New Zealand'Terrorised': Rocks thrown at homes, smashed window 'sounded like a bomb'Frustrated resident stakes out the alley at night trying to catch the vandals.26 Jul 05:02 PM
New ZealandTwo men on the run after person injured in brutal home invasionPolice were called to the Flat Bush property on Thursday night.26 Jul 12:34 AM
New Zealand'We feel so helpless': Attempted robbery leaves owners shakenThe dairy owner was assaulted before the offenders fled.25 Jul 08:26 PM
New ZealandFleeing motorcyclist dies after crashing on major Gisborne roadPolice had earlier signalled the rider to stop, but they fled.25 Jul 09:35 AM
New ZealandPolice 'incredibly frustrated' after hoax mayday call in NorthlandEmergency services spent three hours searching for the vessel.25 Jul 06:00 AM
CrimeAcquitted after 11 years and three trialsHendrix Kahia and a relative perform a haka for his two counsel at Hamilton High Court, celebrating his acquittal of Wiremu Birch's murder after 11 years and three trials.Watch25 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandNZTA staffer gave confidential driver info to gang members in exchange for methThe King Cobras members then used it to find motorists after road-rage incidents.25 Jul 04:07 AM
New ZealandPolice not ruling out further arrests in Dannevirke High St burglaryBurglaries, poaching and letter box destruction keep police busy.24 Jul 09:17 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after car and dirt bike crash in Palmerston NorthPolice say road where accident happened likely to be closed for some time.24 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandSecond person dies after Ōtaki house fireInvestigations are continuing to determine the cause of the blaze.23 Jul 10:10 PM
New ZealandPolice quash speculation about progress in Breanna Muriwai caseBreanna's mother Jasmin Gray hinted at a significant update in the case.23 Jul 09:04 PM
New ZealandArmed police swarm Auckland suburb as part of 'ongoing investigation'A witness said 11 police vehicles were in attendance and officers were armed.23 Jul 05:24 AM
New ZealandMan facing driving charges after Waipawa police chase and brief manhuntA 39-year-old Hawke's Bay man was arrested after crashing his car fleeing from police.23 Jul 01:42 AM
New ZealandOne dead, one critical after Ōtaki house fireOne person is dead and another is critically injured.22 Jul 11:48 PM
New Zealand'Not the outcome we were hoping for': Cryptic update on Breanna Muriwai's disappearance'It wasn’t the outcome we were hoping for, but we still hold on to hope.'22 Jul 10:07 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder over death of 23-year-old woman in Palmerston NorthThe woman received medical attention, but died at the scene.22 Jul 03:23 AM
New ZealandTwo people hospitalised following alleged stabbing outside central Christchurch barEmergency services were called to the scene shortly after 4am.20 Jul 10:40 PM
New ZealandHospital staff 'already getting hurt' as cops pull back from mental health calloutsSome say the changes should have come sooner, while others say it will cause direct harm.20 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow a 469kg drug bust led to NZ police cracking a money-laundering gangOperation Worthington identified $10 million of cash transactions from 37 'money drops'.20 Jul 05:18 AM
New ZealandCraving for lollies ends in raft of charges for teens after night-long crime spreeBoys arrested after series of alleged offending across Hawke's Bay.20 Jul 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-addict says roadside drug testing wouldn't have stopped him – but NZ should still do itDuring his time on drugs, he drove high 'every day' and wrote off about six vehicles.19 Jul 05:04 PM
New ZealandMaungaturoto Primary School burglary: Red Truck captured stealing sports container“I think it’s a real shame since it’s stealing off kids really.”19 Jul 04:11 AM
New ZealandFewer than 100 reports of assaults a year on police in Eastern district'We have a strong focus on ensuring all our staff can get home safely': Darren Paki.17 Jul 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Farewell to Norm Hewitt – rugby star and caring friendOPINION: 'I only met Norm once whilst working as CEO of SPCA Auckland.'17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandStill on your restricted? Now you can apply to be a copChanges include allowing people on their restricted licence to apply to become officers.17 Jul 05:17 AM
New ZealandPolice identify car that fatally hit Wellington personPolice said the driver may not know they hit someone.17 Jul 02:26 AM
New ZealandPolice pay deal: Commissioner’s advice to cut super payments ‘foolish’Staff say top cop's suggestion is 'robbing our future'.16 Jul 08:45 AM
New ZealandPolice officer injured in Hamilton crash, man charged with assaulting police, failure to stopOfficers had activated the patrol car's lights and siren before the two-vehicle crash.16 Jul 05:57 AM
New ZealandPolice say person seriously injured in Hastings strugglePerson allegedly made threats and tried to force way into home.16 Jul 03:07 AM
New Zealand'I'll never forgive you': Mum's powerful words to baby killer Michael ToppChristchurch man who abused, murdered his 3-month-old daughter jailed for life.15 Jul 11:48 PM
New ZealandPolice officers in three districts are facing far more assaults than rest of NZThose districts have reported at least 100 assaults yearly since 2021.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: New city beat cops hit the streetsA team of 51 officers has been deployed to crack down on violence and antisocial behaviour in the central city. Video / Alyse WrightWatch15 Jul 01:27 AM
New ZealandTrump gunman named & new beat cops hit the street | Focus Morning Bulletin July 15, 2024Thomas Matthew Crooks named as Trump gunman, more cops hit the CBD beat and severe weather warning for upper North Island.Watch14 Jul 07:57 PM
New Zealand'Justice for us is to arrest them': Life for police teams on crime-rife Auckland city beatsHeart of the City is 'delighted' with extra police resources targeting crime in the city.14 Jul 05:00 PM
