PoliticsPolice Minister won’t stake job on police workforce boost, PM determined to achieve itIn the space of 24 hours, Mark Mitchell's view had reversed.31 Jan 04:43 AM
New ZealandPolice seek distinctive beanie over Palmerston North homicideVictim's obituary described him as a kind soul with a wonderfully cheeky sense of humour.31 Jan 03:49 AM
New ZealandPair deny attempted murder after innocent family caught in crossfireAn upstanding family man was lucky to dodge death in one of the Comanchero shootings.30 Jan 09:18 PM
New ZealandStick 'em up: Cops don't play around after Auckland man wields toy gunThe man was tracked by the city's network of cameras.30 Jan 08:52 PM
New ZealandChristchurch homicide probe: Police search Avon River for gunThe 38-year-old was found dead on a Christchurch street.30 Jan 08:13 PM
New Zealand‘Terrible coincidence’: Drivers killed in Ōamaru crash worked for the same companyTwo people died after a large truck and trailer collided on SH1 south of Ōamaru.30 Jan 07:25 PM
New Zealand'Lady-hunts' and drink-spiking claims: What we learned from the Black Coast VanishingsOther women say they have been chased and “stalked like prey” by men in Piha.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCCTV shows mystery man who delivered $5000 cash to pensioner then ran awayThe pensioner is reluctant to accept the $5000 - and asks: 'Why me?'30 Jan 06:33 AM
Construction'Break-ins, bad behaviour, wilful damage' - Parnell business v Kāinga Ora tenantsA state housing agency boss says Kāinga Ora has heard nothing from the lobby group.30 Jan 03:51 AM
New ZealandCurious curios: Gnomes en masse unearthed in Hastings police bustOn entering the property, police came face to face with an elephant ornament.30 Jan 03:39 AM
New ZealandMan guilty of throwing petrol at police, despite 'woeful investigation'A fire was burning in front of the two officers when petrol was poured on them.30 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandWanted man attempts to avoid arrest by providing name of another wanted manThe deception was discovered by police following the man's arrest.30 Jan 12:00 AM
New Zealand'An angel of light': Widower pays tribute to mother killed in double-fatal crashThe mother's baby survived the crash completely uninjured.29 Jan 11:38 PM
New ZealandDunedin mystery death: Concerned wife phoned friend from India after calls went unansweredA friend went to check on Gurjit Singh and found him dead in pool of blood.29 Jan 11:20 PM
New ZealandOne person dead, Parnell street cordons remainPolice confirmed they were responding to an ongoing incident in the Parnell Rise area.29 Jan 09:45 PM
New ZealandPolice seek information on Whatawhata car crashThe crash left one person critically injured.29 Jan 09:44 PM
New Zealand'Beautiful wife and loving mum': Mother killed, baby survives double fatal crashThe mother's baby survived the crash completely uninjured.29 Jan 09:26 PM
New ZealandCouple rescued from Mt Ruapehu in dead of night as 'intense' weather sets inThe couple hoped to get off the mountain before bad weather set in, but became lost.29 Jan 08:17 PM
New ZealandFatal shooting victim namedPolice received reports a man had been shot. He later died from his injuries.29 Jan 07:37 PM
KahuLong serving police officer calls time at WaitangiRetiring police officer Wally Haumaha's final duty will be at Waitangi.29 Jan 05:59 PM
New ZealandYouth military academy a priority for Govt, says Police MinisterViolent incidents highlight the 'big job' Govt faced in tackling crime, minister says.29 Jan 08:30 AM
New ZealandFive dead in under 24 hours on South Island roadsPolice are urging motorists to follow safety advice after a deadly 24 hours.29 Jan 01:46 AM
New ZealandTwo dead following serious crash on SH1 near ŌamaruIt's believed a truck has crashed into a tree on SH1 near Ōamaru.28 Jan 11:54 PM
New ZealandBaby survives double-fatal crashBoth drivers, a man and a woman, died following the crash.28 Jan 11:11 PM
New ZealandKnife pulled on man protesting abduction of seagullPolice located the occupants of the vehicle and recovered the knife involved.28 Jan 11:03 PM
New ZealandThousands evacuated at Hamilton concert during Simple Minds set due to extreme weatherPolice said they were made aware the show had been stopped due to lightning.28 Jan 06:50 AM
New ZealandTwo dead, two others injured after three-vehicle crash in North Canterbury, SH1 closedSH1 is closed and diversions are in place at the scene for north and south-bound traffic.28 Jan 06:02 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly disturbing': Michael Hill jewellery stores hit out at robberiesMichael Hill has confidence in its security measures, the jeweller says.28 Jan 04:46 AM
New ZealandSerious injuries after single vehicle crash on West Coast, SH73 closedPolice said initial indications suggest there are serious injuries.28 Jan 03:51 AM
New ZealandWoman 'died of a violent act', homicide investigation launchedHelen Gregory, 79, was found deceased in her home.28 Jan 01:25 AM
New ZealandAuckland mall smash-and-grab: Robber foiled by new protective glassThis comes after Bayfair Shopping Centre in Mt Maunganui was targeted yesterday.28 Jan 12:17 AM
New ZealandOverseas visitor charged with causing death of school librarian following Canterbury crashDriver admits careless driving but is granted name suppression until sentencing date.26 Jan 01:31 AM
New ZealandBody found after person jumped off crane into Wellington HarbourSafety measures to keep people off the historic crane have been considered.26 Jan 01:03 AM
