New ZealandThe tug-of war over whether violent crimes need harsher penaltiesWhangārei stabbing death leads to political debate on sentencing punishment.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki, police investigating ‘report of concern’ at Auckland school“All students and staff deserve to feel safe at school."18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandState Highway 3 closed after serious crash in TaranakiEmergency services rushed to the scene around 4.20pm.18 Apr 05:37 AM
New ZealandHomicide investigation under way after body found in garageMan last seen on April 11 linked to unexplained death probe after car found at scene.18 Apr 04:43 AM
New Zealand'Lives changed forever': Seven dead on roads in past 12 hours, police urge safe drivingThe latest fatality took place in Ngongotahā after a motorcyclist and vehicle collided.17 Apr 05:03 AM
New ZealandWatch: Robbers hit superette in 'terrifying' morning raidCCTV footage shows one of the offenders carrying the money till.17 Apr 04:43 AM
New ZealandTwo people killed in head-on crash on Waikato ExpresswayTwo people have been killed in a two-car crash on the Waikato Expressway early today.16 Apr 06:35 PM
New Zealand'Embarrassed': Teens blackmailed over intimate picturesPolice warn: "Never send pictures of this nature to someone you have met on the internet."16 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandMurder of a tourist: The shocking killing of Karen AimA Moment In Crime podcast gives in-depth look into the murder of tourist Karen Aim16 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies following Bay of Plenty crashThe crash occurred about 4.30pm this afternoon in Te Puke.15 Apr 07:45 AM
New ZealandAriki Rigby’s sister believes ‘jealousy and drugs’ behind teen’s murderSister believes police closer to catching teen's killers - reveals possible motive.15 Apr 03:42 AM
New ZealandWild night of Hamilton street racing includes assault, stolen car and a paintball gunA man who complained to the group was attacked and had his car stolen, police say.15 Apr 12:42 AM
New Zealand'Humiliated’: Homeless man arrested for failure to provide addressPolice case "cannot be correct" - it would mean no homeless person could drive legally.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Why didn't mum drive?' Judge's query to drink-driver caught doing 5 km/h in cityHe drove at 5km/h on a city street, leading to him being pinged for drink-driving.14 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after series of aggravated robberies in CanterburyA bank, a supermarket and a dairy have recently been targeted in the region.14 Apr 06:47 AM
New ZealandTeen among two arrested after aggravated robbery of Auckland school pupilsThe students were robbed by a gun-wielding trio in rural Auckland last month.14 Apr 04:43 AM
New ZealandFatal two-vehicle crash in Taranaki adds to nightmare Friday on roadsThere have been three serious crashes throughout the North Island on Friday.14 Apr 04:10 AM
New Zealand‘Dangerous’ South Auckland pensioner still on the run one month laterPolice are appealing for information on Bronwyn Warwick.14 Apr 03:32 AM
New ZealandDunedin woman caught driving while six times over the legal limitThe 54-year-old was the second dangerous driver caught this month in the city.14 Apr 03:27 AM
New ZealandPolice officer’s 'dangerous' arrest tactic caused death of Peter Boy TuhiThe way the officer arrested Peter Boy Tuhi caused his death, a report says.12 Apr 10:46 PM
New ZealandRam-raiders smash through East Auckland plaza overnightThe shopping centre in Pakuranga has been left with a gaping hole.12 Apr 09:57 PM
New ZealandKerikeri land sold to Australian company; pets to appear on postage stampsNews in brief from Northland.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBomb squad sent to North Shore beach after old military shell foundAs a precaution, part of Narrow Neck Beach has been cordoned off.12 Apr 05:57 AM
New ZealandWomen chased driver after Dunedin carpark mishapThe pair aggressively confronted the man after the accident.12 Apr 05:46 AM
New ZealandMajor police operation carried out this morning in West AucklandResidents reported hearing an explosion and saw armed officers descend on a nearby house.11 Apr 11:15 PM
New ZealandSerious car crash in near SH5 and SH28, diversions in placeThe crash was reported to the police just after 3pm.11 Apr 03:53 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay ends Easter weekend with one serious crashHawke's Bay had moderate crashes, but only one serious recorded over the Easter weekend.11 Apr 03:25 AM
New ZealandSpark retail outlet in Napier hit by early-morning break-inDisplay models had been ripped out of security sockets.10 Apr 09:31 PM
New Zealand'Near misses' as oncoming traffic swerve to avoid car going wrong way on motorwayAn attempted burglary in North Shore led to a car being forcibly stopped in Epsom.10 Apr 09:02 PM
New ZealandState Highway 1 blocked near Taupō by falling treeThe tree fell across both lanes, causing delays for motorists.10 Apr 07:43 PM
New ZealandMultiple Auckland businesses hit by thieves in ram raids and break-insMore ram raids have been reported around Auckland overnight.10 Apr 06:39 PM
New ZealandMurderer's name painted on driveway and letterbox of innocent coupleIn a case of mistaken identity, Whangārei house's driveway gets graffiti attack.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSearch on for two overdue hunters in East Coast forestSearchers on the ground and in the air have been combing the area today.10 Apr 08:38 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after shots fired in Dunedin, sparking police swoop on propertyArmed police have swooped on a property near where shots were fired.10 Apr 06:31 AM
