New Zealand'I just wanted to be a good policeman': Inside Police Commissioner's fraught first yearRichard Chambers inherited the job as Jevon McSkimming faced sexual abuse claims.02 Dec 11:00 PM
CrimeStolen taonga haul: Police seize 820kg of pounamu in Dunedin searchPounamu ownership sits with Ngāi Tahu under a 1997 vesting law.02 Dec 10:35 PM
WorldUK's Hillsborough families say 'disgrace' police not 'held to account'A new report on the 1989 match disaster found failures in planning, policing and response.02 Dec 09:13 PM
Christchurch'We need zero-tolerance': Dairy owner stabbing reignites calls for tougher retail crime lawsA 14-year-old will appear in court today to face charges for the incident. 02 Dec 08:24 PM
New ZealandChambers say McSkimming scandal distacting from police goals as frontline staff 'taunted'The association president worries about frontline staff dealing with public ridicule.02 Dec 07:32 PM
WorldHong Kong leader says ‘independent committee’ to probe firePolice have arrested 15 people after scaffolding netting failed fire rules.02 Dec 07:09 PM
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New ZealandOne dead, one injured after car crashes into BoP riverThe car left White Pine Bush Rd and plunged into a nearby river.02 Dec 05:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCop illegally used police database to get info on mate’s Comancheros associate brotherHer lawyer said she had made a 'terrible blunder for no gain to herself'.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan in custody after fleeing driver incident closes highway near WintonPolice used spikes on State Highway 6 to stop the fleeing vehicle.02 Dec 08:57 AM
New ZealandTom Phillips injunction hearing concludes at High Court at HamiltonThe injunction also restricts what police and Oranga Tamariki can disclose.02 Dec 06:39 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest 14yo after Christchurch dairy owner stabbed and robbedPolice are hunting others and a silver Toyota MarkX, rego NRP221.02 Dec 06:37 AM
New ZealandCar plunges into Bay of Plenty river, one seriously injured and highway blockedState Highway 2 is blocked between Foster and Tāneatua Rds.02 Dec 06:18 AM
AucklandShopper knocked unconscious, unable to walk after Glenfield Mall assaultMichelle Miller, 59, was knocked unconscious for about 10 minutes in the attack.02 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland police release photo of wanted manHe is known to frequent the Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions.02 Dec 04:32 AM
PoliticsTrust on the line: Police set new targets after McSkimming fallout and device auditsThe four targets cover trust, service, retail crime and public violence.02 Dec 02:23 AM
New ZealandCrown argues Dunedin man found partially decapitated died in a 'targeted' killing, not 'theft gone wrong'Jurors heard Singh had 'sawing marks' on his spine after being partially decapitated.02 Dec 01:39 AM
AucklandArmed suspect found hiding under child’s bed after late-night police chaseThe armed suspect ditched the firearm on a shed roof while running from authorities. 02 Dec 01:36 AM
Christchurch CCTV images released of mystery person after Christchurch scrap metal yard theftsThe wanted person wore a green hooded jacket and a dark cap.02 Dec 12:54 AM
New ZealandAuckland man charged after allegedly swallowing Fabergé locket in theftThe 18ct gold Fabergé pendant is set with 60 diamonds and 15 sapphires.02 Dec 12:32 AM
New Zealand'Extremely concerned': Vandals block Wellington cycle trails with obstacles Obstacles have been placed on Mt Victoria tracks, which may injure riders.01 Dec 11:29 PM
ChristchurchChristchurch dairy owner seriously assaulted during early morning robbery Family say it's not the first time they have been targeted. 01 Dec 10:18 PM
WorldHong Kong fire probe: 14 suspects arrested over substandard netting, 151 deadAt least 10 foreign nationals are among the 151 confirmed dead so far.01 Dec 05:24 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Wairoa’s gang leadership fails charity boxing gigOPINION: 'Its not just violence affecting a town — it’s the spectre of violence.'01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandJevon McSkimming case: Ms Z calls for wider inquiry into police culture The woman at centre of McSkimming case says police culture needs more scrutiny.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo children in critical condition after serious Wellsford crashSH1 between State Highway 16 and Davies Rd closed after the crash.01 Dec 06:08 AM
New Zealand'Lucky to be alive': Drink-driver's brother critically injured in 5am road smashThe men had been at a 60th birthday all night and Ralph Smith just wanted to get home.01 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandCyclist badly hurt after ute mirror strike during Taupō Enduro raceThe crash left Tod Penberthy, 67, with six broken ribs and deep arm cuts.01 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandSearch for 13-year-old Auckland girl Metallica missing for two weeksShe was reported missing from Manurewa but is known to often visit the Wellsford area.01 Dec 02:43 AM
New ZealandDriver airlifted to hospital in serious condition after logging truck rolls in South OtagoThe logging truck rolled on Coe Rd near Stony Creek just after 11am.01 Dec 01:27 AM
AucklandSecurity guards, bystander attacked during alleged shoplifting incident at Auckland mallTwo of the three victims were taken to hospital for treatment. 30 Nov 11:56 PM
New ZealandNew police leadership, more integrity investigators after McSkimming failingsJevon McSkimming faces sentencing on December 17 for child abuse material.30 Nov 11:54 PM
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
