'Four years of hell': $130,000 payout for man cleared of sex charges
Dunedin man gets payout after judges criticises police investigation of sex charges.
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Police appeal for sightings of Mazda after arrest of Hamilton man
The car's occupant has been charged with sexual offences from 2016 and 2019.
'Robbed of their dad': Murder victim a father-of-three
The body of a man found in Bunnythorpe, near Palmerston North, has been identified.
Man arrested after gun pointed at person in Westgate
The man then allegedly pointed his gun at a police officer in Muriwai.
Wife-husband deaths: 'He just couldn't live without her' - grandson
The grandson of an elderly couple found dead has revealed a heartbreaking situation.
Nanogirl astonished after thieves return stolen goods
Seventy per cent of the items stolen from Nanogirl's office have been returned.
Man arrested after random blindside tackle in Tauranga
Police have arrested a man in relation to a random attack in Tauranga in April.
Hunt continues for Tama Rawhiti after officers held at gunpoint in Ohakune
Police carried out searches of several Ohakune properties on Sunday.
Bullying in the police: Victim reveals identity and wants 'to see change'
Former detective says his treatment at the hands of colleagues was "really horrible".
Ohakune manhunt: Tama Rawhiti still sought after police car stolen at gunpoint
Police are still hunting a man they believe stole a patrol car at gunpoint in Ohakune.
Man accused of pulling gun on cops, stealing car has violent firearms history
Tama Michael Rawhiti has a history of violent firearms offenses.
Police officers held at gunpoint, car stolen
The thief crashed the car into a gatepost and fled on foot.
Shock at the pump: Car crashes into service station
Emergency services were called to the service station shortly after 7pm.
Body found on Palmerston North residence
A man's body was found on the grounds of a Bunnythorpe residence Friday night.
Video: Pizza parlour attack - 'he's fallen like a rag doll'
A man randomly attacked in Tauranga is still recovering months after.
Man tries to coax girl into car in Papakura: report
A teenage girl was approached by a man in car on Papakura-Clevedon Rd in Papakura.
Bain murders subject of $5m primetime TV drama series
The show will be based on the month leading to the crimes that divided a nation.
Man arrested after overnight stand-off with police in Hamilton
A man has been arrested in Hamilton after a four-hour stand-off late last night.
Rakaia farmer homicide: No stone will be left unturned
Tony Waldron, a dairy farmer of Rakaia and father, was killed on September 18.
Major crime bust: Police seize $3 million in assets
The mass seizure included 37 high performance vehicles, cash, drugs and firearms.
Police nab more arrests for money laundering over 'sophisticated phone scam'
Police have arrested a total of 15 people in relation to Operation Deadwood.
NZ legal first: Child sex doll importer jailed for 18 months
Judge notes sex doll importer attended nudist camps as a child.
Five in hospital after Kawakawa Bay serious crash
Emergency crews are on way to a serious crash in Kawakawa Bay.
'Dangerous' man wanted over abduction, sex attack on teen
Murray Robertson is wanted over the abduction and sexual violation of a 17-year-old girl.
Watch: East Tamaki store robbed at knifepoint
"What I want is the Government to change the law and try to protect us."
Emergency crews called after truck crash in Tararua District
Firefighters extricated the truck driver, who was not injured, from the cab.
Police investigating killing of young dad scour farm ponds
Police Dive Squad searching ponds at the Gardiners Rd farm where Tony Waldron was killed.
Friendly fire: Police officer shoots himself in buttocks
Officer injured after putting Glock pistol back in holster in training mishap.
Traumatic rescue after boat flips on Manukau Bar
The rescuers spotted the men in their bright yellow life jackets waving at them.
Boatie who died crossing Manukau Bar named
Joe Tetou Williams, 56, died when the boat he was in flipped crossing the Manukau Bar
Top cop accuser: 'I'm happy knowing he is no longer in police'
She also wants change to how alleged victims are treated in blue on blue investigations.
Airport arrest: Customs nab puffer jackets packed with cocaine
A Customs manager says the demand for cocaine in New Zealand remains high.
'Sophisticated phone scam': 13 arrests after Kiwis lose millions
"We want to hear immediately from anyone who has seen these individuals."