New ZealandFamily of man who fell down sinkhole 'totally devastated'; police probe ‘unexplained’ deathHis body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.21 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandNo body, no gun: Killer David Benbow appeals conviction and sentenceDavid Benbow was found guilty of murdering his childhood friend Michael McGrath.21 Mar 02:36 AM
New ZealandPerson critically injured in Wellington lift shaft fallA man reportedly fell about three floors down a lift shaft.21 Mar 12:14 AM
New ZealandFour arrested after two fleeing driver incidents in less than 24 hours end in South AucklandToday's fleeing motorcyclist caused a minor vehicle collision in Papatoetoe.20 Mar 04:55 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Person taken to hospital after car and bike crash in HastingsThe Hastings crash involved a car and a bicycle.20 Mar 01:45 AM
New ZealandPolice ask for dashcam footage after man tries to abduct Auckland student'He grabbed the student’s arm and tried to pull the student into his vehicle.'19 Mar 09:04 PM
New ZealandCover of darkness: Details emerge of cops' night raid on alleged underground weed bunkerWild West-themed Cowboy Paradise owner denies secret drugs operation.19 Mar 07:27 PM
New ZealandMan arrested after machete road rage incident in NapierA 46-year-old has been arrested after what appeared to be a road rage incident in Pandora.19 Mar 06:49 PM
New Zealand'Hell in a handbasket' - Retail industry begs for action as assaults on workers spikeFigures show six retail workers a day are reporting assaults to police19 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsPolice Association warns backroom hiring freeze will pull front-line cops off streetDespite recruiting restrictions, police remain committed to delivering 500 extra cops.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom refugee camp to Hamilton Police staff memberThe file management support officer shares her culture with her colleagues during Ramadan.19 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandOne dead after pedestrian hit by car in NorthlandThe pedestrian sadly died at the scene.19 Mar 04:44 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing diver called offThe diver went missing from a vessel off the coast of Pātea on March 10.19 Mar 03:16 AM
New Zealand'Staggering': Drink driver blows nearly nine times the legal limitThe Auckland woman left the Whangārei address she was staying at after an argument.19 Mar 02:23 AM
New ZealandPolice tight-lipped on Coromandel crime figuresPolice treat questions asked by the HC Post about holiday period crime figures as OIA.19 Mar 01:21 AM
New ZealandBody in bag case: One week on, where is the investigation at?Investigators are hunting for fresh leads in mystery case.19 Mar 12:05 AM
New ZealandTraining exercise: Police ask public to keep away from old Westpac building in HastingsSpectators are asked to stay away from the old Westpac building during the exercise.18 Mar 11:05 PM
New ZealandAlmost 200kg of meth from USA prevented from entering NZ and AustraliaFive people have been arrested in the United States.18 Mar 03:26 AM
New Zealand‘Deliberately lit’ scrub fires in Ruakākā taking toll on firefightersMore than 30 firefighters roused from their beds after blazes deliberately lit at 2am.18 Mar 02:54 AM
New ZealandTwo people taken to hospital after SH2 crash in WhakamaramaThe road was initially closed but has since reopened.18 Mar 01:05 AM
New Zealand'Strikes at the heart': Houses frozen, cash and luxury vehicles seized by policePolice say they are 'stripping assets derived through drug-dealing activity'.17 Mar 09:55 PM
New Zealand‘Victim blaming’: Ombudsman under fire after ruling scam victims culpable for lossVictim Support says it is pointless and harmful to blame victims of fraud.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I was a victim too': Young mum linked to $1m loss blames Nigerian scammerAimee Rodda has dodged charges.17 Mar 08:30 AM
New Zealand'Home with his mummy': 6-year-old missing in South Auckland found safe at mate's houseAnton was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and black pants.17 Mar 07:24 AM
New ZealandBody in bag homicide: Victim still unidentified five days after being pulled from Gulf HarbourIt has now been five days since a woman's remains were discovered in the Gulf Harbour.17 Mar 05:39 AM
New Zealand'You have a choice' road safety experts say after 3 teens die in separate crashes across two daysFamilies and the community are being called on to be role models for young drivers.17 Mar 02:03 AM
New ZealandPerson with facial injury taken to hospital after fighting in RotoruaPolice received reports of the disorder at 7am yesterday.16 Mar 10:18 PM
New ZealandBody in bag case: What police know so farPolice are still hunting for information about this week's grisly discovery.16 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandWhangārei Bird Recovery Centre appeals for $200K in donations or risks closure“If we don’t get the funding, we will have no choice but to close the centre"15 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsEscape, hide, tell: Three words that could save your life in a terrorist attackExperts warn public needs tools to escape an attack by a terrorist in a crowded place.14 Mar 09:52 PM
New ZealandArrest after alleged stabbing in PāpāmoaA badly injured man who turned up at a medical centre this afternoon is now in hospital.14 Mar 04:04 AM
New ZealandScam ‘mule’ allegedly linked to $1.7m in stolen money is a CEO and company directorVictims want regulation; banks believe their systems are robust.13 Mar 04:02 PM
New ZealandWaikato man arrested in Raglan homicide investigationThe 29-year-old is due to appear in Hamilton District Court tomorrow.13 Mar 06:24 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOfficials' scathing analysis of Government gang proposalsHow the Ministry of Justice pushed to water down the gang crackdown proposals.13 Mar 03:42 AM
