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 Zealand'Distressing incident': Police identify Palmerston North homicide victimScene examination continues as police follow positive lines of inquiry.19 Jul 09:17 PM
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 ZealandAnaru Moana homicide: Charges laid against third manA third man has been charged in relation to the alleged 2021 South Canterbury murder.19 Jul 02:55 AM
New ZealandBlack ice warning: Truck trailer flips on SH8 stretch where buses rolledIt's the third black-ice-related crash on the highway in 24 hours.19 Jul 12:38 AM
New ZealandWoman killed in Palmerston North yet to be identifiedThe woman's body will be removed from the scene today.18 Jul 10:11 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating ‘unexplained death’ in South AucklandA post-mortem examination is due to be done on Friday.18 Jul 05:56 PM
New ZealandChristchurch, Edgeware fire: Four people injured at property known by policeA resident on the street said a stabbing occurred at the same property earlier this year.18 Jul 05:55 PM
New ZealandMore information sought after Napier property shot at; car damagedPolice were alerted to the incident on June 30.18 Jul 03:56 AM
New ZealandHead Hunter appears in court charged with murder of Texas Jack DoctorThe accused is a Head Hunter, Doctor was a Rebel, but police say gang feuds not to blame.18 Jul 02:46 AM
New ZealandA quarter of a million dollars' worth of cannabis found during traffic stopPolice pulled man over for driving without headlights and then officers smelled drugs.18 Jul 01:52 AM
New ZealandInternational tourists involved in Tekapo bus crashes, 15 in hospitalA black ice warning was in place and conditions have been described as 'treacherous'.17 Jul 11:50 PM
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
New ZealandWoman's death in Palmerston North being investigated as homicide - policePolice remain at the property this morning, neighbours say.17 Jul 08:58 PM
New ZealandWairoa victim of flood, now burglary: Meat, chainsaw, zero-alcohol beer stolen'They even took the zero alcohol beer!'17 Jul 06:00 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 ZealandFatal housefire: Ex-wife describes elderly victim as ‘an incredible man’Henry Matawai-Russel died tragically in his Hokitika home after a fire broke out.17 Jul 07:30 AM
New ZealandWoman hit by car in Hamilton then taken away in same vehicleThe woman was later located and is in hospital.17 Jul 05:25 AM
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 Zealand'Right place, right time': Teens break into racecourse being used for police dog trainingTrainees got a real-life experience that led to the arrest of three youths.17 Jul 03:21 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 ZealandFive people injured after car and truck crashEmergency services were alerted to the crash about 12.10pm.17 Jul 01:20 AM
New ZealandVoluntary redundancies set to be offered to police staffPolice have been asked to make millions in cost savings, to be reinvested.17 Jul 12:03 AM
New ZealandMultiple explosions heard as vehicles burn in possible arson attackThree vehicles set alight on waterfront.16 Jul 11:49 PM
New ZealandCCTV cameras fall victim to cost-cutting despite community feedbackCCTV in the small Southland town of Winton has been a hot topic over the past six months.16 Jul 10:49 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora re-housing tenants after 'major' fire in central Wellington flatsThe housing agency was 'very concerned' to learn about the fire late yesterday afternoon.16 Jul 09:38 PM
New ZealandPōkeno cannabis grow house goes up in smoke, leads to police raidThe operators of the grow house remain at large.16 Jul 07:39 PM
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 ZealandDrink-driver tries to escape charge due to officer’s ‘mere presence’ while considering blood testHe claimed his 10 min to consider a blood test was interrupted by the officer next to him.16 Jul 08:00 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 ZealandNew speed camera rollout in PoriruaTransport Minister Simeon Brown announcing the rollout of new speed camera signs for fixed speed cameras in Porirua. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Jul 11:39 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 Zealand'Very discouraging': Two Napier antique stores broken into on same dayThe offenders took off with valuables and police set up a cordon.15 Jul 06:00 AM
PoliticsGovt wins long running police pay dispute following arbitrationPolice pay went to final offer arbitration in April after several rejected offers.15 Jul 02:13 AM
