CrimeBloodied, screaming woman dragged from home; group jailed for 'particularly nasty' kidnappingRingleader Jamie Perfect, a 501 deportee, fired a shotgun inside the Beach Haven home.31 Oct 03:33 AM
New ZealandPolice find 'significant' cannabis operation after Auckland firearm calloutForensic teams remain at the Paremoremo property as searches continue.29 Oct 11:06 PM
Crime'Anything I can do to help,' defendant told victim's mum after alleged murderThe Crown says Head Hunters prospect Matthew Snaylam lured his friend to a pre-dug grave.29 Oct 05:00 AM
AucklandHit-and-run driver who left dog walkers for dead identified as Auckland company director26 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumCrime'Gutted': Six-week curfew handed down to driver responsible for fatal Crate Day crash25 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandTeens nabbed for allegedly storming North Shore shop, smashing cabinets, making off in stolen car20 Oct 03:32 AM
New ZealandCorrections spends $400k repainting prison unit housing NZ's most dangerous criminals15 Oct 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty$20m+ collapse: Six companies in liquidation, creditors namedIt is too soon to say if any money will be available to pay debts.13 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandWell-known New Zealander charged with sexual abuseHe was due to appear in court today but the hearing has been rescheduled.12 Oct 09:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the state school dominating New Zealand college sport More than 500 out-of-zone students missed out in the North Shore school's latest ballot.12 Oct 07:18 PM
AucklandAlbany upset: Long-time council duo split as newcomer tops pollVictoria Short ended a decade-long alliance in Albany with a 500-vote lead.12 Oct 06:06 AM
TravelHow a Hawaiian cruise defied my expectationsThe family cruise visited four Hawaiian Islands, making it a busy trip.09 Oct 06:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Duped and conned': Toxic fight over failed housing project leaves landowner $20m in debtFailed project could leave multiple parties with tens-of-millions of dollars in losses.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Man brandishes large knife, allegedly threatens guard at Pak’nSavePolice say the man fled before being tracked by the police Eagle helicopter.08 Oct 07:16 AM
CrimePrimary school teacher who sent 11yo student nudes gets home detentionShe will not have to register as a sex offender but loses permanent suppression.08 Oct 03:59 AM
PremiumPremiumCrime'I think it’s possible to get away with it': Words haunt drug traffickerThe UK national had just been sentenced in Spain.04 Oct 04:00 AM
AucklandWatch: Masked offenders flee after SUV rams escape car in Akl smash and grabPolice say three offenders smashed cabinets before fleeing with stolen goods.01 Oct 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Menace': Teen arrested after allegedly robbing two children at Auckland mall The offender is scheduled to appear in the North Shore District Court on Thursday.30 Sep 03:11 AM
CrimeŌrewa pub wrecked after car ploughs inside and fire lit Police say the offenders fled on foot and no arrests have yet been made.29 Sep 06:15 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBillionaire goes south: New Arrowtown restaurant, two vineyardsMarlborough and Bannockburn vineyards are part of the substantial southern operations.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan arrested over $68k fraud spree across New ZealandMore than $68,000 in goods were allegedly obtained through fraudulent use.23 Sep 06:57 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCar manufacturer Hyundai signs Kiwi builder for big Takapuna schemeThe Strand apartments are to be four blocks, up to 10 levels high, facing the waterfront.22 Sep 10:23 PM
Auckland'Nut jobs at AT': Marketer blasts speed humps in suburb, transport agency says developer responsibleA cyclist says he counted 87 humps on a 3.2km loop and gave up on plans to buy there.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity rallies to support Gilmours delivery driver after accidentNorth Shore Gilmours driver Ben has already undergone a number of surgeries.20 Sep 06:37 AM
Football'Cowardly': Footballer allegedly king hit, kicked in face with boot after gameA player has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.19 Sep 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMixed reception to heritage home specialist Brooksfield's arrival'Only genuine old houses built of native timbers are the real thing': Margot McRae18 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNew Auckland housing 'awful': Christchurch heritage developer expands northOther developers were having a hard time 'because their homes are absolutely awful'.16 Sep 09:00 PM
FootballMan charged after alleged football match assault leaves player with broken jawA 23-year-old man has been arrested after an incident at Sunnynook Park in Auckland.16 Sep 04:17 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyTenant 'grabbed neighbour by the hair' in bizarre confrontationThe woman said having her two dogs with her likely prevented a far more sinister outcome.14 Sep 04:00 AM
AucklandOut of the rough? Bold new $20m plan unveiled for Takapuna Golf CourseThe Golf Warehouse plan would replace the present 18 holes with a new nine-hole course.11 Sep 05:00 PM