New ZealandCannabis charges surge to 8-year high after years of declinePolice say higher charges mirror wastewater data showing more cannabis use.23 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeJailed drug boss gets extra 18 years for $15m meth operation run from behind barsHe used smuggled phones to send meth-soaked book pages and drugs in car parts.23 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandDishonest private ambo operators avoid jail due to 'devastating impact' it would have on their kidsThe pair claimed they were injecting drugs into fruit for training purposes.23 Mar 04:09 AM
KahuSeymour to present Eru’s Law petition as mum demands tougher sentencesThe petition urges tougher sentences when violent crimes result in death.22 Mar 09:26 PM
New ZealandParents prosecuted after baby tests positive for meth, brother's teeth rotten almost to the gumsSocial workers got a 'place of safety' warrant, which allowed them to remove the children.22 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandGangster's use of stolen gift cards leads police to drugs and loaded firearmsHead Hunter with more than 125 convictions serving more jail time over drugs and firearms.22 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘It never ends’: Farm murder victim’s family devastated as killer wins appeal, continues fightJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained by his ankle to a car, and dragged to his death.21 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeAussie-raised recidivist armed robber found with 'arsenal' after deportation to NZThe bumbling crim had no memory of NZ when arrived, age 56. The adjustment didn't go well.21 Mar 06:00 AM
CrimePerson hospitalised after assault at Taranaki park, police launch investigationPolice believe a woman walking her schnauzer-type dog at the time may be able to help. 21 Mar 01:01 AM
New ZealandProbation officer stabbed in head and chest in NZ's worst attack of its kindTaylor Broughton had a flick knife in his pocket when he met with his probation officer.20 Mar 10:00 PM
CrimeGrieving parents divided as drunk-driver nephew sentenced over teen’s death“This is costing me my family, not just my baby.”20 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I'm sick of men who hit women': Judge lambasts 'thug' who repeatedly attacked partner'Your behaviour was cowardly ... it was utter gratuitous violence.'20 Mar 06:03 AM
Auckland'Luckily no one was inside': Med clinic to close temporarily after BB gun fired at windowAnother resident said his parked car was shot at in a drive-by a few streets away.20 Mar 02:15 AM
New ZealandGang associate chatted calmly with businessman before killing him with a single punchJay Aranui later told police his victim looked like a good fella but he felt like a fight.20 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandFormer international sports star charged with obstructing police after Homegrown festivalThe man allegedly tried to interfere with police as they dealt with a matter.20 Mar 12:04 AM
CrimeDefendant foiled her home detention bracelet prior to killing of Auckland businessmanShe should have been at home serving her sentence when she hatched the robbery plan.19 Mar 10:26 PM
New ZealandFamily's anger after killer strikes again, 27 years laterTina Maulolo was at home when she heard a knock at the door. It was two police officers.19 Mar 09:15 PM
CrimeBailed for stomping, coward-punching, he shot another stranger in the backThe judge said she was especially disturbed that Declan Vaikele had a homemade gun.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandA grandmother left a window open so her granddaughter's abuser could come inThe man, in his 20s, would climb in through a window to have a sex with the pre-teen girl.19 Mar 06:00 AM
Crime'It just went haywire': Husband loses control of car, crashes, killing wifeThe 54-year-old will fight for a discharge without conviction next month.19 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan laundered $25k in bank scam he was drawn into by 'trusted' church memberJustin Ponga claimed to have no idea that what he was doing was wrong. 19 Mar 04:00 AM
CrimeWoman disrupts suspected burglary with carMelissa Mackey-Huriwai decided to intervene when she saw what appeared to be an attempted burglary at her martial arts club gym.Watch19 Mar 01:11 AM
New ZealandDrunk driver crash: Auckland teen remembered by grieving motherMother Faith Rapana is speaking publicly about her daughter's death. Video / Dean PurcellWatch18 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOnline sting: Canadian vigilante flies to NZ to confront man over indecent teen chatsA video was posted on social media outing the man. Police are now investigating.18 Mar 06:30 AM
New ZealandPinball paradise lost: Drug dealer stripped of arcade machines worth up to $172kThe Christchurch 'Kimzone' arcade doubled as a drug hub.18 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore than $6m of cryptocurrency linked to man charged with murder of Auckland grandadPolice claim the alleged killer's partner also spent $164,000 on hotels in two years. 17 Mar 04:00 PM
Crime Doctor in NZ trial says flagging suspected medical child abuse was a ‘huge call’The mother denies seven charges of alleged mistreatment during 19 months.17 Mar 12:38 AM
New ZealandDriver who killed teen in speeding crash caught again at 190km/h in 'dangerous pattern'Kevin Bishell caused the Taranaki crash that killed Olivia Keightley-Trigg, 18, in 2018.16 Mar 08:12 PM
WellingtonPolice plea to friends, family of Afghan refugee killers to come forward to help solve caseThe offenders, who stole only Abdulhassan Nabizadah's car keys, are still being sought.16 Mar 06:35 PM
CrimeJudge aborts trial after jury questions complainant's sex lifeJurors asked if her underwear was typical daily style or 'only for special occasions'.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFather acquitted of murder says toddler and baby had 'a scuffle' before son's deathAnthony Pickering said he gave his daughter a 'whack on the bum' for making the baby cry.16 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandAlcohol, cannabis, and high speeds: Teen driver was doing more than 130km/h when he killed mateThe teens were flung from the car that only had one working headlight and worn brakepads.16 Mar 04:00 AM
Crime'Do not approach': Police hunt dangerous man after South Auckland firearms incidentPolice say 41-year-old Nigel Edwards is avoiding arrest.15 Mar 11:22 PM
CrimeWoman, 23, charged with wounding person in family harm incidentThe incident happened in the early hours of Sunday morning.15 Mar 10:03 PM
