Man admits shooting Northland grandmother until he knew she was dead
Northland woman Gaelene Bright shot three to four times
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromNZ Police
Angela Blackmoore cold case murder: New trial date confirmed
The young mum was brutally murdered in her home 28 years ago.
'Miracle he survived': Wife speaks after diver dragged into ferry propeller
The diver recalls being yanked underwater by his umbilical cable before blacking out.
Man evades police by fleeing to island on Waikato River
The man, who was a person of interest, evaded police for over 7 hours.
Justice Ministry lost more than $20k after Mama Hooch rapists canned jury trial
The Justice Ministry lost $20k after the rapist brothers switched to a judge-alone trial.
Rangiora homicide: Police using ground penetrating radar at North Canterbury property
Richard Leman's body was found inside a car parked in a garage in Rangiora last month.
Why Mama Hooch sex 'predators' had name suppression for so long
Explained - why Mama Hooch rapist Danny and Roberto Jaz had name suppression for so long
Mama Hooch sex 'predators' unmasked: Brothers at centre of case can now be revealed
Men convicted of rape and raft of other sex crimes in Mama Hooch case finally revealed
Fleeing driver in Napier hits parked vehicle, car spiked by police
Two people were taken into custody and police are still searching for a third.
Teens arrested after stealing cigarettes and treats in Napier
Three youths aged 13, 14 and 16 were arrested after the robbery.
Police praised for shooting knife-swinging criminal who tried to hijack passing cars
'The man then ran at the officer swinging his knife': Police praised for defending public.
'Ludicrous and unsafe': Gym owner says cops could have stopped arsonist
Kaikohe gym badly damaged in a suspected arson attack
Decorated police dog handler dies on hunting trip with mates
Bruce Lamb, whose dog Gage once saved his life from a gunman, has died.
One person critical after incident at east Auckland ferry wharf
Emergency services have rushed to the scene near the Half Moon Bay ferry terminal.
Dave Letele says Nate Nauer sentencing 'absolutely disgraceful'
The community advocate said the radio star had turned his life around for the better.
The rise and fall of radio star unmasked as gang’s money launderer
The Mai FM host bought expensive cars on behalf of the Comancheros to launder dirty cash.
‘Absolutely gutted’: Retiree loses $150k in bogus HSBC-branded investment scam
The scam looked so real even experts were taken in.
Meth-using killer fails in appeal against murder conviction
Moetū Kaitai appealed on three grounds, all relating to the trial judge's summing-up.
Why breaching name suppression in the Ruakākā homicide case is such a big deal
A breach is considered contempt of court - a serious offence.
Sick of crime, he closed his dairy and opened a cafe. Thieves struck again
Cash register ripped out and stolen from cafe in Whangārei.
'You want to fight?': Sentence for random train station attack
The victim had just had a family member die the day before he was randomly assaulted.
Armed police’s search yields $1400 of meth and loaded shot gun
Three men have been charged with drug-related offences as a part of Operation Cobalt.
Police to remain at scene of fatal Loafers Lodge fire for most of the week
About 38 people displaced by the fire are receiving emergency housing support.
Person arrested after allegedly stealing car, fleeing 30km down Auckland motorway
Police responded to reports of a car being stolen on McClymonts Rd, Albany.
Motorcyclist, motorist killed in grim weekend on Northland roads
State Highways 1, 11 closed for several hours while crashes investigated.
No body, no weapon murder case: Ex-prison guard to face retrial; new date confirmed
Michael McGrath disappeared in 2017 and has never been found.
AI used across ‘multiple departments’ in NZ camera surveillance
Analysis times for three months of video could be cut down from six weeks to two hours.
Giant 140kg shipment of meth bound for NZ uncovered in Canada
The smuggling find comes after a string of record-breaking drug busts.
Animals shot dead by police: The numbers are revealed
Cows, dogs, sheep, deer, even a hare, all come in the firing line.
Police response to Ferry Building attack lambasted as 'entirely inadequate'
Footage shows victim being punched, kicked and stomped while lying motionless on ground.
More funding for frontline cops, but programme to tackle repeat child offenders bypassed
Budget commits an extra $50.8m to maintain frontline police numbers.
Cops crack down on Anzac Day dirt bikers: Three vehicles seized after properties searched
Police searched three properties in Takanini, Pakuranga and Ōtara.
Bystanders at East Auckland kids’ football practice help catch bag-snatcher
The man was seen running barefoot with a bag in his hand, being chased by another man.