New Zealand‘Wanted’: Sydney cops seek Matt Utai’s son as shot ex-Kiwis league star fights for lifeFour people charged over Matt Utai shooting and other gang-related incidents.19 Feb 09:40 PM
CrimeThree arrested including 19yo in Christchurch gang-related shooting that injured fourThe shooting left one in critical condition, three others injured. 19 Feb 06:50 PM
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CrimeIdentity finally revealed for female teacher who groomed 11yo studentShe sent the boy nudes, encouraged him to ask her out, and spent the night with him. 19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor describes mother accused of medical child abuse as 'smart and clever' The mother has been charged with ill-treatment of her child and infecting with disease.19 Feb 07:00 AM
New Zealand'You'll catch a bullet': Man facing violence charges convinces ex-partner to pull statementHowever, the defence say it was a "joint plan" to get the accusations dropped.19 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'I'll bury you': Violent threats as taxi driver tensions explode over airport pick-up laneAmong the threats, Magan Vashisht said he would kick a woman's teeth in. 19 Feb 04:00 AM
CrimeMurder-accused's mother begged police for help as her son's paranoia spiralledAnaru Morunga has been accused of murdering his ex-partner, Jasmaine Reihana.19 Feb 02:00 AM
CrimeHow undercover investigators nailed Jonah Lomu's brother in a drug schemeThe rugby legend's younger brother used his job at FedEx to circumvent Customs inspectors.19 Feb 01:25 AM
CrimePolice charge three men in Dunedin in organised crime and drug supply casePolice say the Willis St raid targeted illegal activity being run through businesses.19 Feb 01:10 AM
CrimeFour injured, manhunt under way after gang shooting at Christchurch homeArmed police have been stationed at cordons set up on sections of Hoani St. 18 Feb 11:04 PM
New Zealand'Cheeky': Man given home detention asked officer to wait 30mins while he drank beer with whānau Neahemea Day then did a runner when police turned up, fleeing through neighbouring yards.18 Feb 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I was taking the mum's word as fact': Doctor gives evidence in medical child abuse trialDespite medical intervention the child failed to thrive. Now the mum is before the court.18 Feb 06:00 AM
AucklandAuckland boatie faces firearms charge after shot allegedly fired at vessel Armed officers boarded the 68-year-old's boat and seized 'an item of interest'. 18 Feb 05:36 AM
CrimeGerman backpacker sobs in Auckland pack rape trial as defence suggests she instigated group sexThe woman acknowledged she had few memories of the New Year's morning incident.18 Feb 05:30 AM
Crime‘He looked evil’: Witness describes man's demeanour on night he allegedly killed ex-partner'He is fried as f***, he’s scratching his head with a big knife', man messaged partner.18 Feb 03:00 AM
AucklandPedestrian suffers serious injuries after hit by truck in South AucklandThe pedestrian was taken to Middlemore Hospital with serious injuries.18 Feb 12:09 AM
AucklandPerson jumped by three men while walking dog in East Auckland park The assault happened near Ti Rakau Park between 8.30pm and 9.15pm on Sunday. 17 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandMother accused of 'medical child abuse'; concerned doctor sparked investigation The mother has denied all charges in the 'complex medical case'.17 Feb 05:01 AM
New ZealandGifts for sex: Arthritic pensioner jailed for sexual abuse of vulnerable teenGeorge Lazaridis befriended the teen, showering him with gifts, cash, food and cigarettes.17 Feb 03:04 AM
Crime'He is fried as f***': Text warning before ex-partner's alleged murderJasmaine Reihana's body was later found in the back seat of a burnt-out car.17 Feb 01:00 AM
AucklandBoatie detained after shot fired at another vessel in Auckland harbourArmed officers boarded the boat and seized 'an item of interest'. 17 Feb 12:46 AM
CrimeTeen arsonist referred to youth aid after $50k damage to West Auckland BMX clubPolice say the fire began in a rubbish bin leaning against the canteen.16 Feb 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProfessional money launderer to forfeit $3.3 million after covert police inquiryPolice seized four luxury cars, along with more than $1.1m in cash and frozen bank funds.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrug-driver reached for phone, sneezed before killing three motorcyclists, maiming anotherDriver Garth Thompson told police he heard a bang, sat up and saw 'bikes everywhere'.16 Feb 06:00 AM
CrimeTourist’s New Year turned ‘devastating’ in alleged pack rape trialThe backpacker was lured into a van on K Rd and taken to an industrial area, Crown says. 16 Feb 05:06 AM
New ZealandCan AI show remorse? Judge catches arsonist using AI to pen apology lettersThe judge put Michae Win’s letter through ChatGPT software to test their authenticity. 15 Feb 08:52 PM
New Zealand'No tolerance for violence': Police seize shotgun after Onehunga shootingA 43-year-old man has appeared in Auckland District Court facing weapons charges.15 Feb 08:43 PM
New ZealandAfter failing to rob a toy-store, a trio of masked men led police on 180km/h chaseThe high-speed chase ended when the tyres of the men's getaway car were spiked.15 Feb 06:30 AM
New Zealand'Persistently abhorrent' family violence blocks man's return to his family in AustraliaThe man has a history of violence against women on both sides of the Tasman Sea.15 Feb 05:30 AM
Crime'Appalling crime': Hamilton woman assaulted after confronting intruders at homePolice want CCTV or dashcam footage from the Clarkin Rd area from 8.30-9.30pm on Saturday.15 Feb 12:29 AM
New Zealand'I felt utterly destroyed': Woman's life changed after being strangled by jealous ex'My world was very small for a long time after the incident and I couldn’t function.'14 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice make arrest in alleged kidnapping of $3m 'money mule' in kiwifruit tax scamA 36-year-old appeared in Tauranga District Court charged with wounding and kidnapping.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Group fight erupts outside bakery in Waikato town, police deploy taserPolice say about eight people were involved in the fight on George St.13 Feb 07:00 PM
