LynnMall attack: Friends knew of Ahamed Samsudeen's hopes of stabbing people, bar owner claims
Friends called him the 'lone wolf' attacker and knew he was under heavy surveillance.
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Police shot at during stand off
Police were shot at during a stand off with robbers in South Auckland. Video / Antony George
Dangerous driver tries to blame mate after causing crash
Glyn Ackroyd fled the scene after the crash - and then told police his friend was driving.
Daylight aggravated robbery in Botany, Auckland
The brazen thieves fled in a stolen vehicle after taking a number of items.
Watch: Shots fired at police in dramatic standoff following an armed robbery
Arriving flights were briefly delayed due to the Eagle helicopter used in the operation.
Salvation Army store punch-up: Martial artist in custody after jury finds him guilty
Judge tells attacker that he is 'concerned about the risks you present' if bailed.
Man charged with possessing an objectionable publication
The man is expected to appear in court later this month.
Predatory 'monster' who abused preschooler to remain behind bars
Linsday Harper's first bid at parole, a year after he was jailed, has failed.
'Our little girl': Family tribute to teen homicide victim - urge people to come forward
As police hunt Hawke's Bay teen's killer, her family has made a moving tribute.
Auckland crime: Jewellery and phone shops targeted in early morning mall ram raid
A car was used to gain entry to the mall.
Name suppression lapses for man accused of North Shore murder
Two men accused of causing the death of Kevin Patrick Hay, 50, have pleaded not guilty.
Woman accused of killing expectant mother for unborn baby
Taylor Rene Parker pretended to be pregnant for 10 months to keep her boyfriend.
Man admits strangling his partner after Mallowpuff argument
Strangulation carries maximum penalty of seven years' imprisonment in NZ.
'Fall from grace': Father avoids jail for child porn offences
The man was caught with hundreds of images - and was busted by an undercover cop.
501 stays in Aussie after hitting boys with broomstick
A Samoan-Kiwi jailed in Australia for assaulting his sons can remain across the ditch.
Home detention for rape: Is NZ's justice system failing victims?
New Zealand's approach to sentencing has come under the spotlight again.
Spring Hill prison nightmare - staff sent to hospital after attacks
Out-of-control inmates have caused chaos at Waikato's Spring Hill prison.
Ram raid disgust : Youths target Ashburton sports store
The car went through the front facade and almost clean out the back wall.
Takapuna Beach rape trial: 'I said no'
The men allegedly met the woman at a beach where they offered her a job - and a drink.
'I used to see the good in people': Woman indecently assaulted during massage
Tangapiri Teikamata indecently assaulted a young woman during a massage.
Murder defendant who denies shotgun attack confessed three times, Crown says
Before his death, Alec Moala was helping a woman who had been slapped, prosecutors say.
Hawke's Bay homicide: Anguish of dog walker who found burned teen's body
Police following 'lines of inquiry' into teen's death - man who found body traumatised
Person seriously hurt in gang attack at Taranaki McDonald's
Police are appealing for information to start a formal investigation.
Watch: 'Goodbye Fresh' - Brazen theft of food box caught on camera
Food Box stolen from front doorstep with homeowner still inside.
Attempted murder accused faces further charges
Man accused of attempted murder has further 11 charges laid but keeps name suppression.
Sallies shop punch-up: Assault accused claims self-defence
Accused claims self-defence in assault trial but Crown says force was "disproportionate".
Former DHB worker facing charges in relation to $1.5m of MIQ funding
The man was responsible for managing MIQ staff, but he allegedly pocketed their pay.
'You just hit a cop': Teen appeals jail term for attack on off-duty officer
As the off-duty cop lay injured on the ground, his attackers congratulated each other.
Female found in burnt-out car identified as Napier teenager
Police staff investigating death are making 'good progress'.
'Our beautiful girl': Napier teen identified as victim in burned-out car
The 18-year-old was last seen in the Napier area on September 2.
'I'm sick of cleaning up': Shop owner fed up after store targeted twice in a week
Police are investigating yet another ram raid at a shop in Auckland overnight.
Theft near Skytower
A smash and grab has taken place in a shop near the Skytower at 4pm this afternoon. Video / Supplied
'I could see the veins in his eyes': Dispute over Covid opinions led to blows in Salvation Army store
The accused's self-recorded video following the incident was played to the Napier court.
'A score to settle': Murder defendant stewed in jail for a year before revenge attempt, prosecutors say
Another man has already pleaded guilty to pulling the trigger that night.