New ZealandGang tensions: Shot fired after rogue road checkpoint set up near WairoaShot fired in Raupunga was 55th gang-related shooting in 13 months in Eastern District.03 Feb 02:46 AM
New ZealandChristchurch police superintendent of three decades appointed director of emergency management agencyJohn Price has been a member of the New Zealand police since 1987.02 Feb 11:00 PM
CrimeNaked man arrested at Shag PointA random traffic stop on SH1 led police to an unexpected find.02 Feb 10:02 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating after shots reportedly fired at house in Manurewa overnightPolice were called to Manurewa after reports of gunshots.02 Feb 08:13 PM
New ZealandNews in brief from Northland - Bomb comp; Janet Agnew tennis doubles and Lotto winsNews snippets from Northland.02 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne person critical after crash on Southern Motorway closes northbound lanesPolice were called to the incident about 6.10pm this evening.02 Feb 07:06 AM
New ZealandHow many police vehicles does it take to chase one car? Seventeen in South AucklandA police pursuit has been caught on camera - and there are 17 cop cars involved.02 Feb 05:19 AM
New ZealandMum allegedly shot at police to help her ram-raiding kids escapeThe 32-year-old is jointly charged with another man over the shooting.02 Feb 03:04 AM
New Zealand'Pushing s*** uphill': Westpac makes $1000 settlement payment to elderly scam victimWestpac initially refused to reimburse the pensioner's losses before repaying him in full.01 Feb 09:54 PM
New ZealandWho was watching? Corrections release report on management of rapist who murdered days after he was paroledCorrections release report into the management of rapist who killed on parole.01 Feb 03:26 AM
New ZealandJuliana Herrera's killer - a convicted rapist - jailed for lifeThe man who murdered Juliana Herrera in her Christchurch home has been jailed for life.01 Feb 03:13 AM
New ZealandAuckland floods: 20 cop cars inundated, plus part of a police stationMeanwhile the Auckland District Court is closed until the end of the week.31 Jan 05:51 AM
New ZealandUse of police dog to arrest fleeing young car thieves justified, IPCA findsThe use of a police dog that latched onto a youth's arm was justified the IPCA says.31 Jan 04:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhen daddy kills mummy: Picking up the pieces when children are orphaned by crimeWhat happens to the kids left behind after fatal family violence? Anna Leask reports27 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘They sucked me in’: Prominent entertainer loses $100k in elaborate scamANZ Bank says it is not culpable and has refused liability for the man's losses.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Incredibly shaken’: Wellington man beaten in carjacking'He came in through the back of the car and started bashing me.'26 Jan 04:14 AM
New Zealand'A loved son with a good kind heart': South Canterbury highway crash victim namedPolice said powerlines had fallen after the motorist crashed into a power pole on SH29.26 Jan 03:22 AM
New ZealandDad's horror as son trapped under capsized boatThe man said his son was doing better than he was himself after the frightening incident.26 Jan 12:43 AM
New Zealand'Excruciating pain': Woman's knee 'popped' but police force justifiedThe woman appeared to be having a mental health crisis at the time she was restrained.25 Jan 10:32 PM
New ZealandSlap on the bum with police notebook gets officer told offIncident during 'casual conversation' resulted in police investigation.25 Jan 01:46 AM
New ZealandFatal crash victim a 'beautiful firecracker', family sayKat Broad was the passenger in a single-vehicle crash in Waikouaiti.24 Jan 09:17 PM
New Zealand600 motel nights: Oranga Tamariki reveal longest temporary accommodation stays for Kiwi kids in careA young person spent more than 600 days living in a motel, Oranga Tamariki has confirmed.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMystery Ōrewa car death being investigatedPolice continue to investigate Joseph Hart's death more than two weeks ago in Ōrewa.24 Jan 04:48 AM
New ZealandPerson killed in crash in East Otago overnightA person has died in a crash in Waikouaiti, East Otago, overnight.23 Jan 05:50 PM
New ZealandIncrease in unlicensed dirt bike riders leads to police warningPolice have seen an increase in unlicensed riders on unregistered dirt bikes.23 Jan 07:20 AM
New ZealandOne person injured after incident in ChristchurchEmergency services were called to a property in Linwood following the incident.23 Jan 03:12 AM
New ZealandThree young children missing tonight in Trentham, Upper Hutt found safe and wellThe children are aged, 4, 6 and 8.22 Jan 08:09 AM
New ZealandMan dies in water north of Auckland after desperate CPR effortsThe incident is unfolding at Tāwharanui Peninsula.22 Jan 07:43 AM
New ZealandBus crashes into shops in RemueraPolice say the bus had been parked and was unoccupied at the time.21 Jan 07:32 PM
New ZealandPolice rush to emergency incident: One seriously hurt in suspected shootingResidents were last night speculating online that a shooting had occurred.21 Jan 05:02 PM
New ZealandRobertson congratulates 'my mate Chippy', Hipkins' dad has 'mixed feelings' about son's new jobHe was the only nomination for the Labour leadership today.21 Jan 01:08 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungOpinion: Why Hipkins is better prepared than Ardern to be PMOPINION: The incoming PM has the ability to function well without filters.21 Jan 12:05 AM
PoliticsWho is Chris 'Chippy' Hipkins, NZ's next PM and Labour leader?The senior minister is known as "Mr Fix-it", and for his light-hearted temperament.20 Jan 11:07 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Ex-cop sentenced after killing cyclistJada Manase fell asleep at the wheel after a night of drinking. Her actions claimed a life20 Jan 05:15 PM
