Crime news
Police made unlawful arrests and used ‘excessive’ force on men who filmed them
A charge of common assault was laid against one officer, but later dropped.
MMA fighter death: Why an Auckland man’s conviction was secretly tossed
Darren Couper punched the victim an estimated 55 times after he'd been fatally stabbed.
‘Girls do stupid stuff’: Accused cites jealousy in rape trial
Man initially claimed he could not recall meeting his accuser when probed by police.
Whether motorcyclist could see traffic signal before fatally hitting two pedestrians debated
The 60-year-old man is defending two charges of manslaughter.
Terrified woman carjacked by man on meth at busy intersection, ordered to drive
He got in her passenger seat, carrying a rubbish bag of clothes, and made demands.
‘He was alone and unarmed’: MDMA deal ends with murder
One man was killed and another stabbed after a $150 drug deal went wrong.
Car towed from scene of unexplained death in Wellington suburb
Residents can expect a large police presence on Albemarle Rd.
‘I wasn’t able to consent’: Abduction, rape complainant grilled on consenting during blackout
The man admits following her, picking her up and taking her to his home but denies rape.
Man travelled on fake passports between NZ, Australia and Fiji for three years
The passports contained his photo but the details of someone else.
Man in custody after five police officers injured in Lower Hutt vehicle ramming
A 49-year-old man is due to appear in the Hutt Valley District Court.
Former Bay of Plenty lawyer admits $375k fraud after obstructing investigation
More than 1200 false claims were sent to the Ministry of Justice.
'You didn’t care if you hurt him': Mother guilty of causing baby's brain damage
The mother insisted she only tried to wake the baby with a simple shake.
Man charged with two counts of murder in Hamilton is named
Emergency services were called to Beatty St in Melville, Hamilton, at 4.30am on March 15.
Two people found dead in Wellington home
Detective says there's no ongoing risk to the Roseneath community.
Stranger accused of following drunk woman's Uber, abducting and raping her
The woman says her last clear memory was hitting her head outside a bar.
Madison Chamberlain's family speak outside Waitākere District Court
Madison Chamberlain's family speak outside the Waitākere District Court after the sentencing of Jesse Hodge. Video / Dean Purcell
Ex-Rebels member who killed a man, stabbed another, paroled after 2.5 years
George Pikaahu killed the RSE worker in a mass brawl involving about 50 people.
‘A real threat’: Auckland musician acquitted of dog indecency, jailed for child sex abuse
He has performed at many events attended by children. No one knew his secret.
Machete wielder's risky escape causes motorway chaos after $260k jewellery heist
He drove on the wrong side of the motorway with lights off while trying to shake police.
'Predator': Ex 'vice-president' of NZ republic was serial sex offender
Bryan Ramage sexually and indecently abused three youngsters, repeatedly raping one.
Man arrested in cannabis raid claims $77k was from window-washing
Charges against Aucklander Metuakore Paruru were withdrawn, but his cash was taken anyway.
‘Meritless and vexatious’: Man tries to sue police for flying chopper over his home
Peter Fuller claimed police used the Eagle helicopter to harass him for three years.
How a gang leader’s life of business-class trips, six-figure vehicles came to an end
Ricky Poa led a multimillion-dollar meth and cocaine operation out of Christchurch.