PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘We’ve got a big problem': Meth use in NZ spikes to record highConsumption doubled in the second half of 2024, according to wastewater testing.09 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘An impossible job:’ How do you really know if a killer is ready to rejoin the community?Sir Ron Young: 'I've probably seen more people convicted of murder than anyone else in NZ'08 Jan 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDB Breweries boss on changing drinking habitsPeter Hart, managing director of DB Breweries, speaks to Tom Raynel about the alcohol industry, shifting consumer habits and his time overseas. Video \ Jason DordayWatch08 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘We’re a different kettle of fish’: Inside the three-year police investigation that busted the Comancheros gangJared Savage pieces together four different covert investigations which targeted the gang.08 Jan 01:00 AM
CrimePolice search for car stolen at gunpoint on Boxing DayThe 2009 dark Volkswagen hatchback has mag wheels, stickers and RBZ53 plates.08 Jan 12:19 AM
Crime'Entitlement issues': Risk concerns over man who abducted and violated jogger Haydn Christy violently took a woman from the streets in 2016 and sexually assaulted her.07 Jan 06:00 AM
CrimeNeglectful German Shepherd breeder tries to overturn nine-year dog-ownership ban Janine Wallace was sentenced alongside her mother, Barbara Glover, after an SPCA probe. 07 Jan 05:00 AM
AucklandSerious crash shuts Dairy Flat road as Auckland motorways hit by chaosPolice shut all northbound lanes at Greville Rd from about 10.50am.06 Jan 10:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDivers find 120kg of cocaine hidden in 'sea chest' of ship docked in TaurangaA tip-off after a suspicious sale of dive gear led to huge drug bust.06 Jan 04:00 PM
Crime‘He just froze’: Dairy owner alleges axe-wielding youths threatened his son before stealing chips, drinksPolice believe the trio of lawbreakers were aged between 11 and 15.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandJailed rapist 'swallowed razor blade' when told he had to change prison unitsKane Dawson was then charged after he refused to hand over the blade.06 Jan 06:30 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'It just went up so quickly' - Man charged with arson and assault after wild house fireNeighbours used garden hoses as windows exploded and flames shot metres high.05 Jan 11:13 PM
Crime11-year-old among three youths arrested after attempted armed robbery in Auckland The trio made demands for money and allegedly took a number of items. 05 Jan 07:55 PM
New ZealandMan arrested 99km away after police track suspected hit-and-run vehicle on camerasPolice say the vehicle allegedly involved in incident headed over the Kaimais. 04 Jan 06:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Blade or bayonet': FBI tip helps NZ Police foil mass stabbing by 21-year-oldThe young extremist was raided just before executing his plan for a mass stabbing attack.04 Jan 01:00 AM
CrimeHow a barefoot kid became one of the country’s top defence lawyersArthur Fairley, who has almost 900 trials under his belt, says law is like a test match.02 Jan 09:21 PM
New ZealandInside Operation Italian Sky: The takedown of a crime boss and his crewMillions in cash and drugs were shifted by air and land. 02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFour youths charged after 100km chase across Waikato ends in arrestsTwo men and two 14-year-old boys now face aggravated robbery charges.02 Jan 07:02 AM
New ZealandAuckland money launderer forfeits nearly $600k to CrownMusabayoufu Fuati has lost hundreds of thousands of dollars under an agreement with cops.02 Jan 03:00 AM
CrimePolice investigating unexplained death in Devonport on Auckland’s North ShorePolice are investigating an unexplained death in the suburb of Devonport on Auckland’s North Shore.Watch01 Jan 11:50 PM
New ZealandCard-cloning trade: Devices built for petrol and parking machines found in air fryers and laptopsSeven people have been prosecuted for card skimming in the past five years.01 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeXmas Day taxi attack: Terrified driver recounts moment he feared he was going to dieTwo passengers attacked the taxi driver in a frightening experience.31 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandPolice Eagle helicopter to target boy racer meets around Gisborne Police will impound vehicles, issue fines and lay charges for dangerous driving.30 Dec 12:43 AM
New ZealandChristmas holiday road toll at two after separate Hawke’s Bay deathsPolice are urging anyone who saw or helped the man to call them.29 Dec 06:57 PM
Crime'It's a miracle no one was killed': Victim of brutal dog attack speaks outNeighbours say repeated warnings about the four roaming dogs were ignored.29 Dec 04:00 PM
AucklandPerson suffered critical injuries in mass Auckland brawlPolice had to disperse around 50 people who had crowded on K Rd early this morning. 27 Dec 09:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOperation Fix: Inside the sleeper cell of a Mexican cartel in AucklandCustoms found 174kg of methamphetamine inside a shipping container from Mexico.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Cowardly attack': Public rush to help taxi driver assaulted on Christmas DayPolice are calling for more information.26 Dec 06:11 AM
ChristchurchTeen arrested after suspected Christmas Day shooting, police remain at two locations of interestThe 19-year-old is charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.26 Dec 12:03 AM
New Zealand'Sucky thing to happen': Woman's car struck in chaotic Christmas Eve police chaseA dentist trip proved more painful than expected after a woman's car was hit in a chase.25 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan hands himself in for questioning over Ruatiti double homicideThe 29-year-old was arrested on an active warrant after a nearly two-week search.25 Dec 03:52 AM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking' hammer attack leaves $25k damage at Hamilton primary school Melville Primary School said 30 windows were smashed with hammers.25 Dec 03:16 AM
CrimePolice charge man with murder over 55-year-old's death in HamiltonResidents say they heard gunshots in a street they describe as usually quiet.24 Dec 04:11 AM
New ZealandNZTA orders data analysis to identify full scale of falsely recorded breath testsAbout 130 NZ Police staff are being investigated over 30,000 suspect tests.23 Dec 06:33 PM
