New ZealandFormer Speaker Jonathan Hunt dies aged 85The Labour Party is mourning the death of one if its longest-serving MPs.08 Mar 05:25 AM
New ZealandBomb on kitchen table until fuse was noticedHe left the bomb in his garden overnight and called non-emergency line the next morning.07 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Stay away': Pipe bomb found at Auckland reservePolice have advised the public to avoid the area.06 Mar 03:55 AM
New ZealandParts of Auckland brace for downpours of up to 22mm per hour as cold front sets inMetservice said anything above 6mm of rain an hour was considered heavy rain.03 Mar 12:45 AM
New ZealandThieves hit Auckland service station - againPolice are at the scene of an overnight robbery at an Auckland service station.23 Feb 07:03 PM
CrimeBank worker embezzled $200k to fund SkyCity gambling addictionHe hoped to pay off his debts by gambling "but it didn't pan out that way", says judge.19 Feb 04:32 PM
New ZealandPublic tip-off leads to liquor store robbery arrestPolice said information provided by the public was key to making this arrest.09 Feb 04:48 AM
CrimeSecret compartments and suitcases full of money: Meth syndicate's 'cash custodian' sentencedThe church-going defendant “holds himself up as an example of what can go wrong”.02 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'We will miss your beautiful smile': Tribute to teen killed in Muriwai Beach crashMadison Chamberlain was killed in a ute crash on Sunday.26 Jan 04:40 AM
New ZealandArmed police stand-off closes busy West Auckland road for five hoursPolice cordons on the street were stood down before 8am this morning.18 Jan 07:55 PM
New ZealandTastes from the motherland: The cuisines of immigrantsMigrant communities are carving new paths for their cuisines in New Zealand.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Big bang': Michael Hill jewellers attacked by men with hammersAn employee from a nearby shop said two kids went into the store in facemasks and hoodies.29 Dec 11:53 PM
CrimeMan shot by police had suffered brain damage in Tribesman gang convoy attack months earlierPrison ordered for Kodie Remana, who was shot by police in Grey Lynn standoff.13 Dec 03:58 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionMore Mitre 10 layoffs: 14 made redundant at North Shore HQA spokeswoman said those leaving were offered support.11 Dec 08:54 PM
CrimeMeth addict was 'fried' during 'terrifying' Halloween night armed invasion of stranger's homeSix men claimed to be police then kicked in the door as a petrified woman tried to escape.08 Dec 07:06 AM
New ZealandDashcam footage captures chaotic brawl at Auckland intersectionPolice have not received a report from those involved.30 Nov 03:03 AM
New ZealandSledgehammer-wielding robber caught by policeThe 42-year-old launched the brazen attack at West Auckland's LynnMall.21 Nov 03:40 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Nana power' - Plucky woman stands ground as sledgehammer-wielding man raids money shopPolice are investigating after the man fled from the mall with a bag-load of cash.14 Nov 12:54 AM
New ZealandThief smashes into money shop with sledgehammer, steals cash bag in terrifying heistThe man disguised in a balaclava used brute force to get through a side window.13 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandFatal fire: One person dead in blaze which tore through Auckland homeEmergency services were at the scene of a two-storey house fire in New Lynn, Auckland.27 Oct 09:22 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAnatomy of Labour’s collapse: From unprecedented support to devastating loss in three yearsArdern wanted to look after first-time Labour voters after 2020 win. What happened?17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWest Aucklanders next in line for KiwiRail's disruptive rail rebuildIntroducing more buses will not save any time, says one commuter.09 Oct 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$100m sell-off: Kiwi richlister quits NZ for AustraliaBen Cook says he loves NZ, but time right for "business, family and lifestyle" reasons.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoffee Club under fire for appearing to sell supermarket-bought cake at massive mark-upLet them eat cake - at 400 per cent mark up.15 Jul 01:08 AM
CrimePrison for trio after father-of-two shot through motorcycle helmet in New LynnThe case should serve as a warning of the dangers of meth addiction, the judge said.11 Jun 11:02 PM
New ZealandAuckland crime: Masked criminals smash into petrol station, stealing cash and a carPetrol station worker was unhurt but police say they are offering support.23 May 07:26 PM
New ZealandCrashes cause delays around Auckland - at least one person injuredA serious crash on a busy road in New Lynn, West Auckland, is causing delays this morning.07 May 07:53 PM
CrimeJury convicts man of manslaughter for robbery that ended with shot to headProsecutors described Robbie Hart's shooting death as intentional and 'execution'-like.04 May 03:29 AM
CrimeNew Lynn murder trial: Lawyers present closing addressesJury to decide if killing was a well-organised 'hit' or the actions of hapless criminals.02 May 05:43 AM
CrimeDefence: Bullet to drug dealer's head was accidental, not 'dumb ass' plan to execute himRobert Hart, 40, was fatally shot while on his motorbike in November 2021.01 May 06:31 PM
Crime'It's f***ing cruel': Murder accused at 'execution' trial turns on co-defendantRobert Hart was shot through his motorcycle helmet in November 2021.28 Apr 05:00 AM
Crime'Execution' murder trial: Witness says victim deceived during final morning of his lifeRobert Hart would have been shot at close range, an expert also testified.27 Apr 04:22 AM
New ZealandStrange scenes in court as three co-accused deny killing in New LynnAll three defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges, writes Steve Braunias.24 Apr 05:34 AM
Crime'Execution' murder trial: Man shot after being lured to 'fake drug deal' - CrownJurors were told a bullet, fired at close range, penetrated Hart's motorcycle helmet.21 Apr 04:07 AM
