New ZealandMultiple shots fired at two homes in Auckland overnightPolice investigating after properties in Ōtara and Māngere were targeted.20 Sep 07:43 PM
CrimeWhy gangsters jailed for McDonald’s attack want lower sentencesThe victim was mistakenly believed to be a member of a rival gang, the Mongrel Mob.20 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandOne-armed hitchhiker killer allegedly breaches life parole conditionShane Hoko was kicked out of a rehabilitation centre for not following its rules.20 Sep 06:30 AM
Crime‘Dildo precedent?’ Protester who poured juice on Posie Parker tries to get assault charge tossedThe juice was spilled during a tense protest at Auckland’s Albert Park.20 Sep 01:02 AM
PoliticsCrime convictions up - spike in serious and violent offencesThere's been an uptick in the number of people charged in the year to June 2023.19 Sep 06:06 AM
CrimeName suppression lapses: Identity revealed in meth-laced beer caseAiden Sagala died in March after police said he "innocently sat down for a beer".19 Sep 05:17 AM
New ZealandAlbany bus stop killing: Victim was allegedly 501 deportee from AustraliaA 16-year-old has appeared in Youth Court charged with murder.19 Sep 05:05 AM
New ZealandWatch: Video shows police taking person into custody after knife foundOne witness said she saw at least six police cars and tasers drawn.19 Sep 04:50 AM
New ZealandChild dragged across social worker's lounge floor after abuse claimsThe girl had just told the social worker, a friend from church, she was being beaten.18 Sep 11:36 PM
New ZealandBrutal attack on Napier teen filmed, three women arrested and chargedVideo of the incident has been classified as objectionable material.18 Sep 09:56 PM
Crime'You were the ringleader': Defence lawyers have go at attempted murderer who left knife at sceneRadio host Harnek Singh was stabbed dozens of times by strangers in his driveway.18 Sep 05:45 AM
Crime'I tried so hard to shut up': Child tells police of alleged abuseThe girl suffered an "ugly" head wound after one of the alleged incidents.18 Sep 04:57 AM
New ZealandImpacted buses and routes after Albany bus station attackSeveral Albany bus stops and routes are detoured.18 Sep 03:10 AM
New ZealandCBD crime: New inner-city hub will house police, guardians, wardensWhere it will be, when it will open and who will work out of it.18 Sep 02:44 AM
New ZealandOne person in hospital following serious incident in Waterview, AucklandPolice were made aware of the incident around 1.15pm.18 Sep 02:08 AM
New ZealandMongols gang pad raided by police after reports of stabbingIt comes after Mongols descended on South Island for meet-up.18 Sep 01:48 AM
New ZealandGun pointed at staff's head as bar worker forced to her knees, told to open safeIt is the latest in a string of armed robberies which police believe may be linked.17 Sep 06:03 AM
New Zealand'Do not approach': Police issue warrant, search for accused murderer after bail breachPolice said they were actively investigating the 28-year-old’s whereabouts.17 Sep 05:22 AM
Crime'Just panicking': Witness tells how political assassination attempt devolved into amateur hourAn Auckland-based international talkback radio celebrity was their target.15 Sep 06:57 AM
CrimeMan charged after armed robbery at Wellington barA manager was allegedly dragged through the restaurant in the incident.15 Sep 04:14 AM
Crime'The chosen one': Business owner-turned-prison inmate explains how he was recruited to killThe witness is already serving a sentence for the radio host's attempted murder.14 Sep 05:48 AM
New ZealandFour political parties pledge to strengthen legal protections against stalkingThe pledges follow the murder of promising AUT student Farzana Yaqubi.14 Sep 01:09 AM
New Zealand‘There’s no boyfriend, girlfriend status in my culture’: Man’s bigamy excuse“He couldn’t immediately divorce her, but nevertheless wanted to move on with a new life.”13 Sep 05:08 AM
World'No one is above the law': Five former officers charged with rights violations in Tyre Nichols beating deathThe charges come nine months after the violent beating during a Jan. 7 traffic stop.12 Sep 11:45 PM
CrimeTrial date assigned for pair accused of pensioner's stabbing death in Auckland CBD apartmentBoth defendants appeared in court, although one was via audio-visual feed.12 Sep 11:11 PM
CrimeTeen accused of murdering 56-year-old at Epsom motel returns to courtThe teen continues to have interim name suppression.12 Sep 10:55 PM
World‘Timid and shy’ toddler found dying in pond namedA woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 2-year-old was found.12 Sep 10:40 PM
Crime'I will kill you': Former TVNZ reporter bitten, cut with car keys by exWoman was accused of wounding her former partner at a sailing club last October.12 Sep 06:50 AM
New ZealandAuckland homicide: Police arrest, charge 29yo with murder, victim namedPolice were called to a house on Gloria Ave, Te Atatū about 7.15am on Monday.12 Sep 05:19 AM
New ZealandYour child's abuser could still have a say: What you need to knowEven exes who committed serious assaults and had been absent for years still have a say.12 Sep 04:00 AM
WorldMan stored dead partner in freezer to cash in pensionThe freezer was also used to store food.12 Sep 12:20 AM
CrimeHurt pride leads to murder: Shooter sentenced for killing teen driverA jury convicted the gun enthusiast in May but his co-defendant was acquitted.11 Sep 10:50 PM
New ZealandMum 'disgusted' abusive ex gets say over brain-damaged son's nameThe boy has the developmental age of a toddler after being shaken as a baby by his father.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Meet candidates, community grants dished out and scam warningNews snippets from the Far North.11 Sep 04:00 PM