CrimeCourt orders longer sentence for teen who raped stranger in bushes at Albert ParkPeter Kosetatino initially sought home detention and permanent name suppression.05 Jun 05:16 AM
CrimeCar fall victim had tried to flee moving car in past, 14yo witness says at manslaughter trialKatelyn Rua-Tuhou had a history of fleeing moving vehicles when drunk, defence claims.05 Jun 04:16 AM
CrimeAirport baggage handler admits he was part of crime syndicate accused of $50m meth import schemeKimela Piukana helped divert the illicit bundles from overseas commercial flights.05 Jun 01:57 AM
New Zealand'Headed in right direction': Police Minister, Commissioner say crime is falling in downtown AklFoot patrols in the central city04 Jun 11:45 PM
PoliticsBig spike in serious repeat young offenders revealedLatest statistics show a 26 per cent spike last year in serious repeat young offenders.04 Jun 08:22 PM
New Zealand'Sophisticated and intelligent criminal' gets law degree while on electronic bailMason Helm put GPS trackers on Ford utes, cloned their keys, then stole them.04 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeFirearms, stolen goods recovered after burglariesEight people have been arrested in relation to the Manawatū incidents.04 Jun 02:56 AM
CrimeMan recalls moment partner opened door on motorway and fell to her deathProsecution says kidnap and manslaughter accused is suffering selective amnesia.04 Jun 02:46 AM
New Zealand'Doesn't want to wear his shoes in public': Boy threatened with weapon at bus stationAn AT boss says the aggressive incidents are 'really horrible for everyone involved'.04 Jun 02:36 AM
CrimePrincipal withdrew $30k from school funds at pubs, restaurants and casinosThe principal made 117 unauthorised transactions over two years.04 Jun 12:37 AM
CrimeLaser pointed at police helicopter as Mongrel Mob boss to be interred with his HarleyThe culprit was identified and given a formal warning by police.03 Jun 11:10 PM
New ZealandWoman in tears as jury finds man guilty of work party sex attackA jury has found a man guilty of sexually violating a sleeping woman.03 Jun 10:32 PM
CrimeMurderer ditched post-prison ankle bracelet before fatal robbery in West Auckland parkVictim remembered by his family for having an infectious laugh and gift of the gab.03 Jun 06:46 AM
Crime'Don't call police or we'll come back': Gangsters attack man in violent home invasionPolice later seized Daniel Natua's gang patch and gun cache after raiding his home.03 Jun 02:00 AM
Crime'False prophet': State caregiver created cult, twisted doomsday religious doctrine to molest boyHe was charged in 2022 with exploiting his positon of trust over 15 years earlier.02 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFirearms and ammunition supplied to gangs purchased by 'straw buyers'A police briefing exposes more examples of legal guns supplied on to the black market.01 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'Say goodbye to each other': Dad allegedly threatened sons after Aramoana massacreThe man is facing 38 historical charges of abuse on his children.01 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandPerson injured after fleeing from police in South AucklandDriver-related charges are being assessed for the offender.31 May 08:39 AM
New ZealandIdentity of man who took pics of naked children at rec centres finally revealed'We are relieved the public now knows who he is' - a parent of one of the victims.31 May 05:47 AM
New ZealandAshburton man arrested after three-person brawlHe was due in court today on two charges and police are considering more.31 May 05:15 AM
New ZealandMan accused of work party sex attack says it never happenedHe is accused of sexually violating an intoxicated woman as she slept.30 May 11:32 PM
New Zealand'Conditioned to it': Murder-accused 'disrespectful' to partner on night of fatal fireThe 21-year-old was alive but likely unconscious when her bedroom was engulfed in flames.30 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew figures show Auckland businesses struggling with crimeRestaurant Association members reported recent 'concerning increases in crime levels'.30 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'He's a hero': Stabbing victim was just days from graduating as chefBailey Ecclestone, 22, said he never wanted to hurt anyone that fateful night.30 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Devil in the detail' of 500 new cops pledgeWill 500 new cops actually mean 500 new officers on the beat? The jury is out.30 May 06:56 AM
New ZealandTerrorised, battered woman was tied up and left on a bed - then she smelled smokeRecidivist offender's chilling words: 'I can't let you go because you'll nark.'30 May 05:57 AM
New Zealand'Appalling': Flasher arrested near kindy, charged with indecent exposurePolice say: “[This] has no place in our community".30 May 04:42 AM
New ZealandBus hub fatal stabbing: ‘Name suppression needs to be respected’Principal makes appeal after teenager attacked and stabbed in Dunedin last week.29 May 08:33 AM
New Zealand'Degrading': Man drags naked partner outside, pours boiling water over herSimon Kereopa then told his partner 'you deserve it, and that’s what you get'.29 May 08:19 AM
New Zealand'I love you': Parents of alleged murder victim recall their daughter’s final goodbyeThe 21 year old was alive but likely unconscious when a fire took hold and killed her.29 May 05:51 AM
New Zealand'Dad's gone': Roadworker killed after being struck by speeding truckBrian Barnes' heartbroken family say their lives have been destroyed by his death.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman steals from laundromat after trying out Tiktok trickTira Tipene will now pay back the $390 she stole at $20 per week.28 May 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Left her to burn to death': Murder-accused allegedly torched sleeping partner's bedThe 21yo was alive but likely unconscious when her bedroom was engulfed in flames.28 May 05:00 AM
Crime'You can't tame the ocean': Lawyers close their case for Enchanter tragedyJudge Philip Rzepecky will decide whether the skipper risked his customers' lives.28 May 04:36 AM
