AucklandYoung woman missing from Auckland formally identified, death referred to coronerPolice say the death of 25-year-old Te Anihana Pomana is before the coroner.30 Nov 11:33 PM
PoliticsAndrew Coster’s fate still unresolved after three weeks leaveThe former Police Commissioner was placed on leave as Social Investment Agency CEO.30 Nov 11:26 PM
WorldPolice search for missing seven-month-old boy in Ipswich areaThe seven-month-old was last seen at a Warwick Rd home about midday.30 Nov 10:48 PM
New ZealandCanadian teen sales rep accused of importing 15kg of meth to New Zealand appears in courtThe 19-year-old could face life imprisonment over the charge. 30 Nov 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBestiality in NZ: The latest data, and a forensic psychologist on how to treat itExclusive Ministry of Justice figures reveal the scope of the problem.30 Nov 08:00 PM
WellingtonMotorcyclist seriously injured after crash while fleeing police The rider suffered serious leg injuries and was taken to hospital.30 Nov 07:38 PM
WorldFour dead, 10 wounded in suspected targeted US shootingSan Joaquin County detectives say the attack appears to be targeted.30 Nov 06:11 AM
WorldMan dead after Bunnings carpark accidentThe 82-year-old Morningside man died in hospital from critical injuries.30 Nov 03:56 AM
Crime'Significant distress': Shot fired at popular Thames swimming holeThe Eagle helicopter tracked a fleeing vehicle and officers arrested two people.30 Nov 12:03 AM
WorldHong Kong fire: Thousands pay tribute to 128 dead at Tai Po estateThree days of official mourning began, with flags at half-mast across the city.29 Nov 09:45 PM
WorldWoman rescued from remote Western Australia cave after 12-hour ordealCrews worked through the night with specialist gear to reach the cave.29 Nov 09:29 PM
New Zealand'Safe and well': Kayaker identified after unattended boat sparks Kāpiti Coast searchAn unattended kayak was found about 500m off Raumati Beach at midday on Saturday.29 Nov 06:38 AM
New ZealandCrime pays no more: Police win order to sell chop shop boss’s propertiesPolice can now sell Ahmadi’s Upper Hutt yards worth nearly $1.8m.29 Nov 04:00 AM
WorldHong Kong begins three days of mourning for 128 victims of deadly blazeAround 200 people remain missing, with 89 bodies still unidentified.29 Nov 01:19 AM
New ZealandBody found after vehicle crashes into Wairoa RiverPolice believe they have found everyone from inside the vehicle, but divers will check.28 Nov 10:35 PM
WorldFrance catches one of two escapees in bed-sheet prison break The escape exposed the Dijon prison’s severe overcrowding, with 311 inmates in 180 places.28 Nov 09:56 PM
New ZealandPair arrested after suspected stolen car flees police, hits other carsThe road drama played out in Auckland's New Lynn last night.28 Nov 09:31 PM
New ZealandTruck and motorhome collide in Picton, one feared seriously hurtThe two vehicles crashed on Dublin St in the South Island town.28 Nov 08:35 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing Tokoroa teacher suspendedThe 36-year-old vanished at a Rotorua swimming hole.28 Nov 07:33 PM
New ZealandHow police discovered 30,000 ‘falsely or erroneously’ recorded breath testsOne officer falsely recorded 11 breath tests over a period of five minutes.28 Nov 07:33 AM
New ZealandMan brandishes spear gun at pensioner before stealing victim's car in PapatoetoeThe 42-year-old man will appear in the Manukau District Court tomorrow.28 Nov 07:06 AM
New ZealandMajor Bay of Plenty highway closed after truck hits power poleEmergency services were called to the scene about 3.10pm.28 Nov 05:33 AM
New ZealandMan wielding hedge trimmer blade who trapped woman, baby was ‘violent and not rational’ - witnessWitnesses said the man was hacking at the bus stop as the woman shielded her baby.28 Nov 12:27 AM
Christchurch‘So much joy, laughter, and light’: Mum’s tribute to son killed in Timaru crashThe Timaru community has rallied with messages, meals, hugs and donations.28 Nov 12:11 AM
CrimeWatch: Probe into Akl airport drug-smuggling ring sees more 'corrupt' baggage handlers arrestedPolice seized 631kg of meth and 112kg of cocaine linked to the ring.27 Nov 11:41 PM
ChristchurchNo new leads: Why Christchurch drive-by shooting remains unsolvedPolice say they have now exhausted all lines of inquiry into the shooting.27 Nov 10:36 PM
New ZealandGovt accused of double standards over Tom Phillips inquiryDennis Gates says Gloriavale children have been 'missing in public view' for 50 years.27 Nov 09:27 PM
New ZealandGunshots, pig carcass, roadblocks, a missing cat: Police probe a village on edgePolice investigating at remote village that has a long history of disputes. 27 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandPhillips children 'deserve to know' who tried to help them - Judith Collins Justice Simon Moore KC will examine every agency involved before the kids vanished.27 Nov 08:41 PM
AucklandPolice seek public help in search for missing 14-year-old in South AucklandTracey, aged 14, was last seen at her home in Conifer Grove.27 Nov 08:25 PM
WorldWave of abductions tests Nigeria's emergency security responseThe African nation's President has ordered 50,000 new police recruits.27 Nov 07:47 PM
WorldHong Kong fire toll climbs to at least 94, hundreds still missingFirefighters continued to douse the buildings at the fire site.27 Nov 07:14 PM
WorldMan arrested at UK airport over Manchester synagogue attackHe is the seventh person arrested over the October 2 synagogue attack.27 Nov 05:21 PM
New Zealand'Daddy's not waking up': Child found with decomposing body days after dad last seen alive The dead man was earlier due to be sentenced for neglecting his newborn son.27 Nov 04:00 PM
