New ZealandGolriz Ghahraman overseas as police investigate alleged shoplifting incidentPolice are looking into report that MP shoplifted goods from clothes store.11 Jan 03:07 AM
New ZealandBike-riding man with meth leads police on chase before punching dogNeither the officer nor the dog were injured in the early morning attack.11 Jan 02:09 AM
New Zealand'Educated and cunning': Small town cop's unusual find inside hidden compartments of car'It’s not somewhere generally that we would look for something like seafood.'11 Jan 01:52 AM
EntertainmentPolice make final decision on Matthew Perry's deathThe LAPD has closed the investigation into the actor's sudden death.10 Jan 10:12 PM
CrimeMan charged after vicious day-time assaultThe assault occurred on Sunday afternoon at the Lee Breakwater.10 Jan 09:08 PM
New ZealandPerson dies on the way to hospital after crashing into tree in KaiparaThe crash happened in Taipuha on Wednesday afternoon.10 Jan 07:07 PM
New Zealand'Vicious assault': Public rush to help man left beaten on roadside'He was coughing up blood, but was not really aware of anything happening around him.'10 Jan 06:23 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Use of force on Māori suspects a grey area for police cleared up by body camsOPINION: They are added protection for those being arrested and those making the arrest.10 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics500-day wait for a trial ‘too long’: Justice Minister's aim to cut massive court delaysJudicial discretion is in the firing line - are judges getting it wrong?10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice shot at during pursuit to help teen avoid arrest on bailThe 18-year-old was involved in the armed robbery of two bottle stores.10 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandSerious injuries in SH2 crashPolice say 'up to three' vehicles were involved.10 Jan 04:01 AM
New ZealandOccupants of car flee with possible firearm after spikingPolice make two arrests and say there is no ongoing threat to the public.10 Jan 03:15 AM
New ZealandDouble tragedy: Father and grandmother killed in horrific crashYoung children were also injured in the two-car collision on SH1 north of Christchurch.09 Jan 10:11 PM
CrimeMan thrown off jetty and held underwater in vicious day-time assaultThe assault occurred on Sunday afternoon at the Lee Breakwater.09 Jan 07:49 PM
New ZealandManurewa shooting: Single gunshot killed one, left another fighting for life in unsolved attackA single shotgun blast through a car window left two men critical, with one later dying.09 Jan 04:00 PM
World12yo Australian girl charged with murder after butterfly fingernail discoveredPink butterfly-painted fingernails were found next to the woman's body.09 Jan 03:51 AM
New ZealandSecond crash on Canterbury road after double-fatal accidentIt is the same stretch of road where two people died yesterday.09 Jan 03:04 AM
New ZealandPolice say nature of homicide victim's injuries unconfirmedThe 38-year-old father was found dead on a Christchurch street last week.09 Jan 02:29 AM
CrimeCharges filed against man accused of speeding off in $50,000 police car, then crashing itThe alleged joyride only lasted minutes before a crash that injured another motorist.08 Jan 10:59 PM
New ZealandPalliser Bay rescue: Kayaker safely recovered in challenging conditionsStrong winds prevented a helicopter rescue team from winching the kayaker to safety.08 Jan 10:39 PM
New ZealandPolice continuing to hunt killer of Christchurch manThe 38-year-old father was found dead on a Christchurch street last week.08 Jan 03:20 AM
New ZealandFatal crash closes SH4 between Whanganui and RaetihiThe crash involved a single motorcycle.08 Jan 01:23 AM
New ZealandTwo dead, three injured in crash north of ChristchurchEmergency services responded to the pile-up on Main North Rd / SH1, near Sefton.08 Jan 01:05 AM
New ZealandPolice seek information following double fatal crash near TaupōPolice are asking for help to help determine the cause of a fatal crash near Taupō.08 Jan 12:52 AM
New ZealandTeens arrested after crashing into car, driving on wrong side of motorwayThe two teenagers, allegedly in a stolen car, fled 18km from Newmarket to Whenuapai.07 Jan 11:46 PM
WorldWatch: 'I’ll kill you' - Brawl breaks out between security and Aussie car festival puntersA best mullet competition is among the activities held at the Canberra festival.07 Jan 10:16 PM
New ZealandFires along railway line in Kirwee, Canterbury now containedThere are no longer houses under immediate threat, Fenz says.07 Jan 05:12 AM
New ZealandMan threatened staff with knife in attempted Hastings service station robberyA man reportedly threatened staff with a knife at Caltex Omahu.06 Jan 09:52 PM
New Zealand'Devastated': Homicide victim's family torn apart while police hunt killerThe 38-year-old father was found dead on a Christchurch street three days ago.06 Jan 08:00 PM
World'Bully with a badge': Ex-cop sentenced over death of young black man that led to law changeOf the three Colorado officers charged in McClain’s death, Randy Roedema was found guilty.06 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandChristchurch homicide: Police seeking sightings of car in connection to 38-year-old's deathThe 38-year-old father was found dead on a street in Aranui.06 Jan 03:15 AM
New Zealand21 days, 8 homicides: Police investigate nearly double usual rate of deathsThe rate of homicides in the country has almost doubled over the past three weeks.06 Jan 02:37 AM
New ZealandChristchurch father named as homicide victimThe 38-year-old father was found dead on a street in Aranui.05 Jan 02:11 AM
New ZealandThieves spill jewellery fleeing Dunedin store raidThieves dropped jewellery, rings and watches after ransacking Princes St store.05 Jan 12:47 AM
