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Mum found stabbed co-founded charity for victims of domestic violence
Police arrested a man after Annabel Rook was found dead in north London.
Australian police investigate suspected gangland shooting of three people
A third attempt on Samimjan Azari’s life this year has left three people injured.
'Brought it back up': Erin Patterson's cake confession in murder trial
She confessed to lying about cancer concerns to gain support from in-laws.
Editorial: Police have zero tolerance on crime – right?
OPINION: A memo creates confusion over police policy on investigating shoplifting.
'Bit scary': Wellington mayoral candidate in court after arrest
The controversial personality was arrested for failing to stop for police.
Police directive on $500 thefts sparks call for urgent clarification
Retailers are seeking clarity on police directives about low-value theft.
Inside the drop in violent crime: A return to crime patterns ... under Labour?
The current trend in falling violent crime is consistent with the trend from 2018-2022.
Hamburg knife attack: Woman arrested after 17 injured at train station
A woman has been arrested after 17 people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg on Friday. Video / AFP
Public feedback overwhelmingly negative to bootcamp bill, MPs recommend physical force safeguards
Providers will be able to use force against children as a last resort.
Police response to family violence questioned: NGOs considering ‘stab vests’ for staff
Minister Karen Chhour's advisory group is flagging serious risks of injury or death.
'Longstanding antipathy': Man stabbed cop in the head so hard the knife broke
Vaughan Elliot Subritzky has been jailed for the stabbing of a police officer.
Police hunt suspect after man injured near Papakura school
Police were called to Settlement Road outside Papakura Intermediate School, where a man was found with serious injuries. Video / Dean Purcell
'Unsettling time': Police seek info in Northland homicide case
Police have launched a homicide inquiry and are calling on the public for information.
Roger Brooking: What prison statistics get wrong on violent crime rates
OPINION: Our current prison rate is 187 per 100,000 people.
Woman injured after driver flees Wellington petrol station
The victim was flung to the ground as the driver sped off without paying.
Almost 40% of retail crime not being reported to police
Retail NZ members reported more than 140,000 crime incidents in 2023-2024.
'Disappointed': Number of new cops who skipped swim test higher than first thought
Three wings or 349 police recruits missed swim exam. They're being sent back to the pool.
Feilding death not suspicious, police confirm after inquiry
Police spent three days at the property investigating the death.
Concerns grow over police training after graduate flips patrol car
Police are investigating; no other vehicles were involved in the incident.
Police Minister lays down the law and orders new swim test for 149 cop graduates
Two wings of police recruits weren't given a swim test due to a cryptosporidium outbreak.
'No interference': Minister on defensive after police announce audit over fitness test breaches
An audit will review applications over six months for further breaches.
'Serious condition': One person hospitalised after Blockhouse Bay assault
A scene guard was in place today.
Missing in Northland: 10 people still out there somewhere
Only two of the 10 missing Northlanders are on the police's public list.
Teen charged with murdering US student Kyle Whorrall appears in court
He appeared in the Auckland District Court today.
On The Up: Defence lawyer on gender gap, work-life balance in legal field
Stereotypes, gangs, AI and workaholics: Is the law really worth it?
'I'm innocent': Baby Ru's mum speaks about day her son was killed
Baby Ru’s mother reflects on her loss and unanswered questions 18 months on.
Editorial: For the love of the game, we must mitigate risks of sporting corruption
OPINION: We must be vigilant over corruption seeping into sport.