Acquitted after 11 years and three trials
Hendrix Kahia and a relative perform a haka for his two counsel at Hamilton High Court, celebrating his acquittal of Wiremu Birch's murder after 11 years and three trials.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromNZ Police
NZTA staffer gave confidential driver info to gang members in exchange for meth
The King Cobras members then used it to find motorists after road-rage incidents.
Police not ruling out further arrests in Dannevirke High St burglary
Burglaries, poaching and letter box destruction keep police busy.
Person dies after car and dirt bike crash in Palmerston North
Police say road where accident happened likely to be closed for some time.
Second person dies after Ōtaki house fire
Investigations are continuing to determine the cause of the blaze.
Police quash speculation about progress in Breanna Muriwai case
Breanna's mother Jasmin Gray hinted at a significant update in the case.
Armed police swarm Auckland suburb as part of 'ongoing investigation'
A witness said 11 police vehicles were in attendance and officers were armed.
Man facing driving charges after Waipawa police chase and brief manhunt
A 39-year-old Hawke's Bay man was arrested after crashing his car fleeing from police.
One dead, one critical after Ōtaki house fire
One person is dead and another is critically injured.
'Not the outcome we were hoping for': Cryptic update on Breanna Muriwai's disappearance
'It wasn’t the outcome we were hoping for, but we still hold on to hope.'
Man charged with murder over death of 23-year-old woman in Palmerston North
The woman received medical attention, but died at the scene.
Two people hospitalised following alleged stabbing outside central Christchurch bar
Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 4am.
Hospital staff 'already getting hurt' as cops pull back from mental health callouts
Some say the changes should have come sooner, while others say it will cause direct harm.
How a 469kg drug bust led to NZ police cracking a money-laundering gang
Operation Worthington identified $10 million of cash transactions from 37 'money drops'.
Craving for lollies ends in raft of charges for teens after night-long crime spree
Boys arrested after series of alleged offending across Hawke's Bay.
Ex-addict says roadside drug testing wouldn't have stopped him – but NZ should still do it
During his time on drugs, he drove high 'every day' and wrote off about six vehicles.
Maungaturoto Primary School burglary: Red Truck captured stealing sports container
“I think it’s a real shame since it’s stealing off kids really.”
Fewer than 100 reports of assaults a year on police in Eastern district
'We have a strong focus on ensuring all our staff can get home safely': Darren Paki.
Letters: Farewell to Norm Hewitt – rugby star and caring friend
OPINION: 'I only met Norm once whilst working as CEO of SPCA Auckland.'
Still on your restricted? Now you can apply to be a cop
Changes include allowing people on their restricted licence to apply to become officers.
Police identify car that fatally hit Wellington person
Police said the driver may not know they hit someone.
Police pay deal: Commissioner’s advice to cut super payments ‘foolish’
Staff say top cop's suggestion is 'robbing our future'.
Police officer injured in Hamilton crash, man charged with assaulting police, failure to stop
Officers had activated the patrol car's lights and siren before the two-vehicle crash.
Police say person seriously injured in Hastings struggle
Person allegedly made threats and tried to force way into home.
'I'll never forgive you': Mum's powerful words to baby killer Michael Topp
Christchurch man who abused, murdered his 3-month-old daughter jailed for life.
Police officers in three districts are facing far more assaults than rest of NZ
Those districts have reported at least 100 assaults yearly since 2021.
Focus: New city beat cops hit the streets
A team of 51 officers has been deployed to crack down on violence and antisocial behaviour in the central city. Video / Alyse Wright
Trump gunman named & new beat cops hit the street | Focus Morning Bulletin July 15, 2024
Thomas Matthew Crooks named as Trump gunman, more cops hit the CBD beat and severe weather warning for upper North Island.
'Justice for us is to arrest them': Life for police teams on crime-rife Auckland city beats
Heart of the City is 'delighted' with extra police resources targeting crime in the city.
Third-generation gang child on reporting her rapist to police
Bruce Wayne Hintz is facing up to 20 years in prison for child sex abuse.
EIT Ideaschool break-in 'unacceptable', equipment taken from locked area
EIT was targeted three times over one weekend, institute says it won't impact students.
SH1 Himatangi closed until further notice after fatal crash overnight
Emergency services were called to the scene of the two-vehicle crash about 1am.
'Unable to escape': Man given 19 years jail for sexual, violent abuse of his seven kids
The man was jailed for 19 years and must serve half before parole can be considered.
'Heaps of cops': Armed police swarm Porirua suburbs, roads blocked, men arrested
Police, including Armed Offenders Squad members, converged on Plimmerton this afternoon.