Jailed financial adviser's lavish life roused suspicion
The Serious Fraud Office has revealed for the first time how the fraudster was caught.
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'Uncharted territory': Waikato DHB cyber attack 'biggest in NZ history'
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Police arrest women over robbery of elderly resident
Today's arrests came off the back of hard work by the police and help from the public.
Truck on fire at Wellington Mainfreight building has been contained
A fire that involved a truck at the Mainfreight building in Wellington is now contained.
Historic $5.4m villa torched: Arsonist jailed for nearly five years
Jonathon Gary Brown says 'a feeling came over him' when he was inside the house.
Ralph Hotere artwork sells for $35,000 to save NG building
Hotere is widely regarded as one of New Zealand's most important artists.
Injured paraglider was experienced speed-flyer
The crash on Monday is being investigated by the Civil Aviation Authority.
Woman pleads guilty to robbing 92-year-old
Lead offender already in jail after admitting robbery, wounding, using stolen bank cards.
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'Really stupid': Learner drivers caught going 114km/h in tunnel
The 19-year-olds have both been suspended from driving for 28 days.
Exclusive: Supermarket manager stabbed four times - 'so many people put themselves at risk'
"It was a random attack. The victims did not know the man."
Study warns of inequitable Covid vaccine rollout
Areas of Northland, the East Coast and much of the South Island had travel time barriers.
Experts and commentators rate Budget 2021
The Government's first Budget has ticked off some key Labour pledges.
Wage subsidy, immigration and the ballet: Where has the $62b Covid fund gone?
Among the recipients from the fund were the Royal NZ Ballet and the NZ Symphony Orchestra.
Gloriavale: Former members react to leadership's court claims
Formers members are pushing for a change of leadership.
Police probe second Northland shooting in a week
A 35yo has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and presenting a firearm.
Budget 2021: $344m boost for Scott Base makeover
A major redevelopment of Scott Base has received a near-$350m Budget boost.
Two people arrested in Hutt Valley, stolen cellphones, laptops, bank cards seized
It follows a spate of a spate of offending across the Hutt Valley area.
Sofitel Hotel shooting: Head Hunter arrested, firearms seized
A shotgun and a military-style semi-automatic firearm were seized by police.
Let's Get Wellington Moving may not be fully delivered
Treasury warns the $6.4 billion plan will cost significantly more than first thought.
Covid detected in four cities' wastewater, one new case in MIQ
Weak positive results now confirmed in Wgtn, Chch, Rotorua, Queenstown wastewater.
Pasifika culture protected in $108m Budget package
The Pacific Peoples minister is hailing the package as a significant investment.
Wellington CCTV operators help police disrupt two drug deals
Sharp-eyed operators spot drug-dealing, disorder and liquor ban breaches in CBD.
Wellington bus drivers planning another strike, reject NZ Bus pay offer
The Union is giving NZ Bus until May 27 to negotiate, before they resume strike action.