CrimeIPCA say cop was 'unjustified' in shooting at fleeing driverHowever, the report found the officer was justified in shooting at him twice more.30 Oct 10:38 PM
New Zealand'Highly probable' 16-year-old's wrist broke during unlawful arrest, IPCA findsPolice arrested teen for breaching alcohol ban after he refused to give his details.30 Oct 10:18 PM
New Zealand'Betrayed': Resigned King's College staffer messaged adults, not minors, school saysThe male staffer acknowledged being involved in inappropriate online activity.30 Oct 09:25 PM
New ZealandTrick-or-treat warning: Meth lollies still a risk, police sayEach 'lolly' is 3g of meth, or 300 doses.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Terrifying' home invasion attempt on woman in wheelchair, police a no-showPolice told the 74-year-old to file an online crime report.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice appeal for help to find Christchurch teen missing for four daysKaden has been missing since Saturday afternoon.30 Oct 04:53 AM
New ZealandAuckland school locked down after youths allegedly mug victim at nearby train stationThe victim suffered moderate injuries and is recovering at home.30 Oct 04:12 AM
New ZealandPolice, cabbies attacked in brawl at hospital after minor crashWitnesses describe the attackers as being gang members.30 Oct 03:51 AM
New ZealandGang member arrested for possessing homemade firearmThe small homemade pistol was capable of firing .22 calibre rounds.30 Oct 03:22 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest 11, seize $18m in cannabis plants in Auckland criminal syndicate bustThe 11 arrested were all Vietnamese nationals who have since been deported.30 Oct 03:08 AM
New ZealandHero truck driver faces racist backlash after saving woman’s life on Auckland motorwayThe incident closed the Southern Motorway, with thousands of rush-hour motorists stranded.30 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandVehicle crashes into building, triggering fire and leaving one person in critical conditionPolice believe blaze started by car smashing into heat pump unit at property.30 Oct 02:16 AM
FootballAuckland Sport condemns ‘shocking’ assault on female coach as police investigateCampaigner says volunteers in sport need to be 'valued and appreciated'30 Oct 01:35 AM
New Zealand39 years in Taupiri - no problems. 3 weeks in Huntly and $40,000 worth of bikes vanishOne of the stolen bikes was a Triumph that was only purchased six weeks ago.29 Oct 11:40 PM
New Zealand'No criminal offences' committed by resigned King's College staffer, police sayThe male staffer acknowledged being involved in inappropriate online activity.29 Oct 10:15 PM
New ZealandWatch: Customer attacks Hastings phone store owner over 5G connectivity issueA Hastings family say they feel “helpless” in the wake of an act of in-store violence.29 Oct 10:08 PM
Crime'Beyond despicable': Man who attacked child at park deserves 'South Auckland justice', councillorA principal said he first heard of the incident when media reported it yesterday.29 Oct 09:02 PM
New ZealandRāhui placed in Eastbourne after pensioner's body found; death remains unexplainedThe rāhui will stay in place until Saturday.29 Oct 05:53 PM
New ZealandSearch for 83-year-old swimmer now in its second weekA rāhui is in place over part of Whāngarei Harbour because of a missing swimmer29 Oct 04:10 AM
New Zealand'We’re just all really, really broken': Family despair at loss of teen’s memorial signA whānau are heartbroken at the loss of a roadside memorial sign.29 Oct 02:49 AM
New ZealandFour taken to hospital after serious crash in SouthlandThe crash involved two vehicles, police say.29 Oct 02:04 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessClaims Kiwi businesses shut out of multimillion-dollar cleaning contracts'A lot of the Government’s cleaning work doesn’t go out to tender.'29 Oct 12:50 AM
New ZealandPolice offer $100,000 reward in relation to 39-year-old murder casePolice have offered a $100,000 reward in hunt for murderer.28 Oct 11:36 PM
New ZealandDramatic house blaze being treated as suspicious, police sayA scene examination was completed at the St Martins property this morning.28 Oct 11:01 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Police appeal for information on the murder of Arthur EastonPolice are issuing an appeal concerning the murder of Arthur Easton in Papakura 39 years ago.Watch28 Oct 08:54 PM
New ZealandMan shot, left with serious injuries after trying to stop two car thievesPolice were called to Dimock St in Tītahi Bay at 10.20pm yesterday.28 Oct 08:01 PM
New ZealandNZ records lowest Labour weekend road toll in over 10 yearsThe official holiday road toll period ended at 6am this morning.28 Oct 05:15 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: With escalating violent crime, does cannabis enforcement remain a priority?OPINION: Critics say raids, such as those in Ōrākei, divert police from serious crimes.28 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeOperation Flat Bush: Police operation aims to disrupt crime in Flat BushPolice have increased visibility in crime hotspots and conducted mandatory checks on frequently stolen vehicles during the surge in burglaries and vehicle crime in Flat Bush area.Watch28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Auckland suburb which became a 'supermarket for offenders'. How police respondedBurglaries and car thefts have plagued local residents.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayor says deaths inevitable unless Govt cracks down on spectators as well as boy racersMasterton Mayor Gary Caffell said yesterday's illegal car meet was 'gut-wrenching'.28 Oct 12:21 AM
New ZealandEmergency services respond to Christchurch house fireNobody is believed to be inside the property.27 Oct 11:45 PM
New ZealandTairāwhiti's new top cop a local lad: Danny Kirk'We respond to a more diverse range of calls for service these days.'27 Oct 09:06 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Everyone swarmed in' - Burnout driver attacked after car hit spectator at boy racer meetThe man said it's a select few who ruin boy racing events for everyone else.27 Oct 07:19 AM
