Crime news
Tinder match found guilty of strangling woman in BDSM relationship
'He wanted sexual gratification, and he just took it,' Crown says.
Steve Braunias: Eight weeks of suspense - what’s next in the Polkinghorne trial?
OPINION: The Polkinghorne murder trial nears closure as the jury prepares to deliberate.
'That was your undoing': How DNA from a Coke bottle led police to a violent offender
Nathan Lewis sent to jail for 10 years for man's assault, violent pub and KFC robberies.
Auckland 15-year-old charged with burglary and getting into a stolen car
At least two offenders smashed the front glass panel and entered the building about 4am.
Christchurch road-rage stabbing: Man arrested, victim critically injured
Two cars were stopped at the red lights when a person got out and stabbed another man.
Gang members allegedly making motorcycle parts and smuggling out of prison
An investigation is underway and the engineering workshop has been closed.
'It's not about the frickin targets': Luxon gets heated over gang list questions
PM Christopher Luxon appeared to get visibly frustrated over a line of questioning about the national gang list during a press conference today. Video / Mark Mitchell
'It was like slow motion': Brother recalls fatal strike during Mongrel Mob brawl
Thomas Te Kani said he immediately dropped to the ground to cover his brother.
Polkinghorne murder trial: Jury sent home, deliberations to resume next week
The former eye surgeon sobbed in court this morning as his 111 call was played.
Family sides with Tauranga man jailed for 11yrs after sexually abusing stepdaughter
'Sometimes I get messages from them saying they hate me,' said the 11-year-old.
No verdict reached as jury retire until Monday
No verdict Friday as the jury in the Philip Polkinghorne murder trial retire until Monday morning.
'It won’t happen again': Fishermen caught breaking dolphin-friendly rules
The judge noted their money struggles but stressed the seriousness of fishing offences.
Focus live: Andrew Coster speaks to media
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has today confirmed further details around the allocation of the 500 additional officers following funding from Budget 2024.
Steve Braunias at Polkinghorne trial: And now we wait
OPINION: Steve Braunias continues his diary from the High Court at Auckland.
Philip Polkinghorne trial: The jury is going out - what happens now?
What happens once the jury goes out after hearing eight weeks of evidence?
Judge summation in Philip Polkinghorne murder trial
Justice Lang provides instruction to the jury as they head into deliberations on Thursday morning.
Jury will deliberate Polkinghorne verdict tomorrow: 'Don’t allow emotion, sympathy or prejudice guide'
Justice Graham Lang told the jury to focus on the facts.