CrimePermanent suppression for company director who used meth, child abuse material to destressThe successful businessman ran companies in New Zealand and abroad prior to his arrest.24 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandFlatmate sentenced over his gun's link to fatal shootingJack Hargreaves is alleged to have fatally shot his brother, Joshua, last year.23 Jan 06:00 AM
CrimeSerial child abuser preyed on family's 'dysfunction' to isolate and abuse young boyGary Wilson sexually abused the boy hundreds of times over several years.23 Jan 05:00 AM
CrimeMan caused mass evacuation during police standoff, threats to blow up his homeCorey Innocente fired a crossbow arrow into the street during the standoff as a 'warning'.23 Jan 01:33 AM
CrimeSerial scammer jailed again after cleaning out 91-year-old's bank account Dean McAuley has been sentenced yet again for scamming vulnerable elderly women.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow a Christchurch Mum's cancer con unravelledSenior crime reporter and host of A Moment in Crime, Anna Leask, has been diving into this case with a special two part series on Flint’s diagnosis deception.Watch22 Jan 03:55 AM
Crime'Absolute menace': Man repeatedly phoned woman and made sex noises, sent explicit videosDaniel Barlow sent images, videos and 'numerous' voice messages of a sexualised nature.21 Jan 07:00 PM
CrimeRemuera man admits secretly filming nearly 400 victims in Newmarket pool changing room'That person has completely violated our community.'21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan lay in wait before smashing his mate around the head with a baseball bat Shane Khan's friend ran and hid in a kebab shop following an argument between the pair. 21 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan's nights 'unbearably lonely' after wife of 46 years killed by drug-using driverJohn Meihana had both methamphetamine and a high level of cannabis in his system.21 Jan 05:00 AM
AucklandMember of the public tackles knife-wielding teen after bid to steal Pokemon cardsThe teens allegedly tried to steal Gundam kits and a Pokemon battle deck.21 Jan 01:53 AM
CrimePolice search for ute after pedestrian seriously hurt in Nelson hit-and-runPolice are seeking a grey double-cab ute with a snorkel that fled the scene.21 Jan 01:20 AM
CrimeSix people now charged after Mt Wellington fatal stabbingTwo were arrested last month. Since then, four others have been accused of lesser charges.20 Jan 10:49 PM
CrimeChildren claim they were 'denied food, beaten and abandoned' by Oranga Tamariki caregiversA trio is now on trial, on multiple charges, after two children alleged years of abuse.20 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi psychologist arrested over child sex material after FBI sting on professionalsJeremy Tacon was allegedly identified after an FBI agent posed as a child sex predator.19 Jan 09:49 PM
CrimePolice investigating after late-night assault in Taranaki leaves person critically injuredThe victim was airlifted to Waikato Hospital in the night.19 Jan 07:05 PM
CrimeWithin an hour of a teen turning 18, he critically stabbed a stranger in an alleyway The victim said the stabbing felt like he was ‘being whipped with a piece of string’.19 Jan 04:00 PM
Crime‘Moment of madness’: Black Power member instigated hospital gunfight with rivalsThe two groups then embarked on a car chase during which more shots were fired.19 Jan 06:00 AM
CrimeSeatbelt bruises expose drunk, disqualified driver after crash he blamed on pregnant partnerAdam Hubac hit a bank and flipped his car, then told police his partner had been driving. 19 Jan 05:00 AM
CrimeMan charged with alleged assault of former media exec appears in courtCCTV captured the former media executive allegedly being pushed off a balcony.19 Jan 01:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPrice of meth in NZ dropped to new low in 2025, cocaine market growing according to new researchMeth used to be $1000 a gram. Now it's only $283 in Auckland. 18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuHome detention vs prison: How much we really spend to keep offenders locked inNew figures show sentenced inmate numbers rose to 5761 in September 2025.17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the 1990s Nazi war crimes probe that drew in New Zealand policeTwo Kiwi officers joined a rare worldwide hunt for suspected Nazi killers.17 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimePaedophile revealed: How an ex-Māori Party candidate ended up with rare indefinite sentenceKelvin Martin can finally be named following a two-year bid for secrecy.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLauren Dickason’s ex-husband remarries as he rebuilds life in South AfricaGraham Dickason quietly remarried in South Africa several months ago.16 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Of the most appalling nature': Judge gives home detention to man who exported child abuse materialA 21-year-old had a six-year addiction to child exploitation material.16 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Disingenuous': The IT worker, his company credit card, and overseas 'escorts'The 54-year-old's expenses were approved by his then-manager.16 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandTourist who killed grandmother on rural highway breaks down at sentencingThe defendant and family members were all in tears in the Christchurch District Court. 16 Jan 03:36 AM
AucklandPolice probe targeted shooting after person critically injured in daylight Auckland attack A central Auckland resident has claimed a person jumped out of a vehicle and opened fire.16 Jan 12:43 AM
New ZealandGirl who made Waitārere 111 call 'incredibly traumatised'Police have yet to speak to the three critically injured victims of Wednesday's shootings.15 Jan 10:43 PM
AucklandLoaded 'AK47-style' gun found under house after police track fleeing pairThe Eagle helicopter tracked the fleeing car to Redoubt Rd in Manukau.14 Jan 11:00 PM
Auckland'Totally unacceptable': Man charged after Auckland bus driver sprayed with fire extinguisherThe incident comes weeks after driver Sefo Leger died in a bus stabbing.14 Jan 09:51 PM
New ZealandPolice at Waitārere Beach property after fatal shootingA property on Waitārere Beach Rd cordoned off on January 14, 2026, after a shooting in which one person died and three others were left critical. Video: Mark MitchellWatch13 Jan 10:53 PM
New Zealand'Socially isolated': Life parolee died just months after spending 30 years behind barsLee Kohiti took his life soon after expressing a desire to return to jail.13 Jan 04:00 PM
