PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCash, condoms and the law: Kiwi sex workers reveal all in new book In the early 1990s, police officers confiscated condoms as evidence of sex work "offences"24 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandLarge fire at Auckland playground treated as suspiciousEmergency services received multiple calls about the fire in Flat Bush last night.23 Aug 08:15 PM
New ZealandPolice warn 11 schools after man seeks inappropriate favours Parents are advised to teach children safe travel and report concerns.23 Aug 08:20 AM
New ZealandTwo dead, two critical after weekend of serious crashes across NZTwo people died in crashes in Northland and South Taranaki overnight.23 Aug 06:23 AM
New ZealandGang crackdown in Levin leads to seizure of four guns, knifeA warrant was issued after four firearms incidents in four days.23 Aug 04:48 AM
New Zealand'Excess breath alcohol': Elderly woman fined after car plunges off Waiheke ferry terminalPensioner fined for drink driving after crash which also mangled parked bikes and railing.23 Aug 02:46 AM
WorldFive dead after bus carrying tourists crashes in New York StateIt's believed the driver became distracted, lost control and over-corrected.23 Aug 12:04 AM
WorldBrisbane man drives away from alleged arson attack on fireThe car, engulfed in flames, was found 1.5km away in a park.22 Aug 10:50 PM
WorldConspiracy theorist podcaster charged with partner's murderHis podcast Waking World discusses the occult and spirituality.22 Aug 10:01 PM
AucklandPredator teacher worked as Santa at three Auckland malls after vetting failureScentre Group is reviewing vetting processes after learning the man had prior convictions.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'Don't dwell on the what ifs': Auckland cop shot in the face during Queen St killings Two years on, Shaun Winstanley shares his recovery story – and new coffee business.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDesperate plea for missing womanThe 33-year-old woman has been missing since last Friday.22 Aug 06:54 AM
CrimeCop in court facing charge over teen's deathOfficer A is accused of dangerous driving, causing the death of Angel Riley of Whangārei.22 Aug 05:00 AM
CrimeMan bites police officers during arrest in Lower HuttTwo police officers are injured after they were hit by a vehicle in Lower Hutt.22 Aug 04:56 AM
Crime'Idiotic driving': How police caught a runaway driver wedged by a treeZac Gillbanks then tried to 'weasle his way out' by making a false police report. 22 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandDriver arrested after speeding off from police in AucklandThe driver was allegedly weaving through traffic in a dangerous manner.22 Aug 02:31 AM
New ZealandRotorua homicide victim remembered as 'ray of sunshine'Temutu Ehau was a loved kapa haka performer at Whakarewarewa Māori Village.22 Aug 01:09 AM
New ZealandCity-bound lanes reopen after serious truck crash closes part of Northwestern MotorwayA person is in critical condition after a truck crashed into a barrier on SH16.21 Aug 09:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLaw expert urges Clean Slate Act review after teacher hid convictions, abused girlsA man with indecency convictions became a teacher, abusing nine pupils.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Alive or dead?': Wife's agonising wait after husband vanishes while kayakingSearchers found his kayak. That meant 'there's a human body somewhere'.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsInterpol seeking Pacific base as NZ police chief eyes boosting officers in regionLast month, America's FBI announced it would set up an office in New Zealand. 21 Aug 05:27 AM
New ZealandPolice seize firearms, ammunition in illegal hunting crackdownTwo men have been arrested, and drugs have also been seized.21 Aug 04:31 AM
New ZealandSafe heist: How private investigator helped police break $4m crypto safe theftPair charged for stealing $4m cryptocurrency, four years ago in affluent Westmere. 21 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandPolice name 71yo who died in hospital after crash near NelsonEmergency services were alerted to the crash near Apple Valley Road on August 13.21 Aug 01:43 AM
CrimeMajor traffic chaos as police chase spans Auckland, WaikatoFour arrests followed a robbery in Flat Bush this morning.20 Aug 11:04 PM
WorldWoman assisting police after newborn found in Perth storm drain'What we believe is that the baby was placed in that drain,' Australian detective says.20 Aug 10:50 PM
New Zealand'Wonderful community': Son's relief after missing woman with dementia found Family searched through night for missing mum before she was spotted 18km away.20 Aug 08:58 PM
New Zealand'Extremely cold': Inmate comes down after spending night on South Island prison roofThe inmate was spotted on the roof of Otago Corrections Facility at 12.45pm yesterday. 20 Aug 08:43 PM
CrimeTwo charged in $4m Auckland home burglary case after four-year probePolice arrested a man and woman after raiding a rural property in Wellsford.20 Aug 07:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTeacher jailed for abuse; Clean Slate Act hid past convictions from schoolsPolice warned man should not be alone with children a decade before he abused nine girls. 20 Aug 05:00 PM
AucklandUrgent search on for missing Auckland woman with dementiaLinda, who goes by her middle name, Anne, was last seen in Mt Albert late this morning.20 Aug 08:56 AM
New ZealandSix people charged with causing $1000 of damage during protestThe accused, aged between 28 and 66, are due to appear in Christchurch District Court.20 Aug 05:45 AM
New ZealandHave you seen Trey? Police search for missing Hamilton teenAppeal made after teenager was last seen on July 8.20 Aug 05:13 AM
CrimeMan distributing child abuse and bestiality material wanted to be a 'famous child sex offender'Family and supporters in the court gallery wept during the 22-year-old's brief appearance.20 Aug 05:03 AM
