'I guessed it would be him': Officer's immediate reaction to news police had shot Hamilton man
Joel Buckley was shot dead by police in an exchange of shots in 2021.
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'You have problems and need help': Young mum stabbed partner in front of their kids
The father said they had only just agreed to no longer fight in front of the children.
Strong odour leads police to cannabis grow house in Auckland's North Shore, one arrested
It comes after 11 Vietnamese nationals were deported last month for growing cannabis.
Open home horror: Warning by police after ring worth $20k, vehicle stolen
Police said they are aware of a rise in thefts from open homes in Auckland.
Arthur Easton murder: Police get more than a dozen calls and emails after $100k reward offered
“We know there are still people who have not yet spoken to Police."
Polkinghorne sentenced on meth charges; what will his community work involve?
Polkinghorne was sentenced to 150 hours of community work for drug possession.
Teen describes moment he stabbed stranger's neck at Auckland bus stop
“Oh f***, that’s no good," he recalled thinking as blood started spurting.
Mixed verdicts in mass trial of eight Mongrel Mob members accused of murder
The jury's marathon deliberations ran for two weeks.
'Significant commercial operation': Couple in their 60s jailed for peddling meth during lockdown
Their dealing continued even when they caught the virus.
Van narrowly avoids collision after crossing centre line on rural West Auckland road
Dashcam footage has captured a van "driving erratically" on the rural, windy road from Piha Beach, narrowly avoiding a head-on collision. Video / Supplied
Ex state ward stole $140k BMW from Auckland dealership then led police on 200km/h joyride
Locked up as a child 23 hours a day in a small, stifling room, he's now back behind bars.
'Should I kill him now?': Drunk man burns down ex's home, threatens new partner
The judge wasn't impressed with a request for a 70% discount saying it was 'unrealistic'.
Violent offender shanked four inmates during year-long prison stabbing spree
He's been in and out of adult prisons since age 13.
Sister's heartbreak: Woman pleads for leniency after brother abused her children
Man's lawyer: “He is a victim himself and is now an abuser,”
Man hospitalised after violent 'hate crime' at gay bar
The man said he moved to New Zealand seven years ago to feel safe, but no longer does.
Young cannabis seller turns over $500,000 in sales in nine weeks
The 23-year-old appealed his sentence saying jail would hinder his ability to be a dad.
'I'm still scared': Hospitalised bottle store worker still fearful after violent burglary
'It’s been nearly a year and I still feel uncomfortable. I want to forget about it all.'
Police Commissioner's secret call with Brian Tamaki revealed at lockdown breach trial
Coster offered masks for Tamaki's protest, warned of backlash if rules were broken.
House shot at 'several times': Man's move to 'protect' himself lands him in jail
He took photos of himself posing with firearms and posted them to social media.
Dave Letele devastated after foodbank freezer sabotaged
The community leader opened up in an emotional Facebook video. Video / David Letele
Trio who allegedly left man for dead on the side of Waikato road can be named
The fourth accused has two weeks to decide whether his name will be kept secret.
Police minister Mark Mitchell on Ōpōtiki gang raid
Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke about searches made by police during their raid on gang members in Opotiki. Video / Mark Mitchell
'Not a piece of meat to be cut': Man sentenced for brutal throat slashing of ex-wife
The attack lasted almost 8 minutes, with pauses to replace the knife blade.
Auckland mosque fire: Senior member claims it was target of alleged hate crime
The fire gutted the interior of the concrete building.
Pensioner loses $224k in cryptocurrency investment scam
Scammers manipulated the Taranaki grandmother into investing in cryptocurrency, claiming to be legitimate financial advisers. Video / Supplied
Scammers caught on secret recording
Scammers who used a deepfake video of Christopher Luxon to defraud a Taranaki grandmother have been caught on a secret recording trying to extort more money.
'Violated': Kuia claims she was strip-searched in Ōpōtiki police gang raids, children ‘traumatised’
Kaumatua and tamariki traumatised by Opotiki police raids.
Man exchanged 1600 messages with key player in $2.9m stolen property ring
Judge: 'You established yourself as the main conduit for stolen property in Wellington'.
'They probably see me as a monster:' Murderer reflects on drug-induced rage killing
Joseph Rota strangled Wellington hairdresser Huri King-Mosen in a jealous rage.
Luxon on Opotiki gang raids
Prime Minister on Opotiki Iwi allegations over police conduct. Video / Mark Mitchell
Woman caught with over $5m worth of meth wrapped in towels
The woman, 27, landed in Auckland on a flight from Vancouver on October 30.
Destiny Church leaders on trial, accused of defying Covid restrictions
The controversial religious figure risks up to six months' imprisonment if convicted.
A woman has been stabbed to death in Glen Eden
A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a woman in Glen Eden last night. Video / Michael Craig
Tauranga man sent to prison for sexual violation of woman after work event
The victim said the "horrific" sexual assault has "devastated every aspect of [her] life".