New Zealand'Alive or dead?': Wife's agonising wait after husband vanishes while kayakingSearchers found his kayak. That meant 'there's a human body somewhere'.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsInterpol seeking Pacific base as NZ police chief eyes boosting officers in regionLast month, America's FBI announced it would set up an office in New Zealand. 21 Aug 05:27 AM
New ZealandPolice seize firearms, ammunition in illegal hunting crackdownTwo men have been arrested, and drugs have also been seized.21 Aug 04:31 AM
New ZealandSafe heist: How private investigator helped police break $4m crypto safe theftPair charged for stealing $4m cryptocurrency, four years ago in affluent Westmere. 21 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandPolice name 71yo who died in hospital after crash near NelsonEmergency services were alerted to the crash near Apple Valley Road on August 13.21 Aug 01:43 AM
CrimeMajor traffic chaos as police chase spans Auckland, WaikatoFour arrests followed a robbery in Flat Bush this morning.20 Aug 11:04 PM
WorldWoman assisting police after newborn found in Perth storm drain'What we believe is that the baby was placed in that drain,' Australian detective says.20 Aug 10:50 PM
New Zealand'Wonderful community': Son's relief after missing woman with dementia found Family searched through night for missing mum before she was spotted 18km away.20 Aug 08:58 PM
New Zealand'Extremely cold': Inmate comes down after spending night on South Island prison roofThe inmate was spotted on the roof of Otago Corrections Facility at 12.45pm yesterday. 20 Aug 08:43 PM
CrimeTwo charged in $4m Auckland home burglary case after four-year probePolice arrested a man and woman after raiding a rural property in Wellsford.20 Aug 07:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTeacher jailed for abuse; Clean Slate Act hid past convictions from schoolsPolice warned man should not be alone with children a decade before he abused nine girls. 20 Aug 05:00 PM
AucklandUrgent search on for missing Auckland woman with dementiaLinda, who goes by her middle name, Anne, was last seen in Mt Albert late this morning.20 Aug 08:56 AM
New ZealandSix people charged with causing $1000 of damage during protestThe accused, aged between 28 and 66, are due to appear in Christchurch District Court.20 Aug 05:45 AM
New ZealandHave you seen Trey? Police search for missing Hamilton teenAppeal made after teenager was last seen on July 8.20 Aug 05:13 AM
CrimeMan distributing child abuse and bestiality material wanted to be a 'famous child sex offender'Family and supporters in the court gallery wept during the 22-year-old's brief appearance.20 Aug 05:03 AM
New ZealandVictim of Westport homicide named, manslaughter charge laidThe charge against a 35yo man arrested at the scene has been upgraded to manslaughter.20 Aug 04:55 AM
New ZealandInmate on roof at Otago prison sparks emergency responseFire services are on site as a precaution because of the roof's height.20 Aug 04:32 AM
Christchurch1000 responses to police restructure after reversal on accepting feedback This month hundreds attended a meeting to express their disapproval of the proposal.20 Aug 04:17 AM
WorldDeath on stream: French probe into live-streamed abuse incidentProsecutors in Nice are investigating the death of Raphael Graven.20 Aug 03:06 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder of 84yo woman in South AucklandJoan Beale, 84, was found dead in her Papatoetoe home. 20 Aug 02:30 AM
New ZealandRotorua homicide probe: Police seek witnessesPolice said a man was found in a critical condition but died at the scene.20 Aug 01:54 AM
New ZealandMore potential victims found after Wānaka couple charged with $1m fraud in fake cancer treatment Police found weapons and ammo during a property search last week.20 Aug 12:43 AM
New ZealandPolice seek information after shots fired at Christchurch house Police responded to the incident after receiving multiple 111 calls reporting loud bangs.20 Aug 12:07 AM
New ZealandTradesperson dies at school in LevinEmergency services vehicles were seen at the school shortly before 8am.19 Aug 11:25 PM
New ZealandOne person dead in two-vehicle crash south of Dunedin The accident happened on SH1 at the Allanton-Waihola Rd around 1am.19 Aug 09:50 PM
New ZealandWoman charged after toddler run over in Southland driveway on New Year's DayThe 3-year-old was struck by a reversing vehicle at a Gore property.19 Aug 08:21 PM
WorldWatch: Police pilot cleared over low-flying helicopter chaseFootage showed the helicopter pursuing a motorbike while flying just feet off the ground.19 Aug 07:56 PM
New ZealandAdvocates call for more mental health support for first responders battling PTSDExpert says such workers may experience up to 700 traumatic incidents during their career.19 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'Go on, tell the neighbours that I bash you,' man tells woman fleeing after violent attackRicky-Lee Maynard strangled her in bed before punching her about 10 times.19 Aug 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Brainless violence': Three shootings in two days in North Island townOne man turned up at a healthcare centre with a gunshot wound to his thigh.19 Aug 06:29 AM
New ZealandPolice open to negotiating surrender terms with Tom PhillipsPhillips' family fear he may be keeping the children in hiding to avoid state care.19 Aug 06:00 AM
WorldBaby's body found in stormwater drain in Perth's northTradesmen cleaning drains in the Western Australian city made the tragic discovery.18 Aug 11:21 PM
New ZealandTamihere murder appeal: Chief Justice tells court of 'issue' with evidence Tamihere has always maintained he was framed by police for the murders of two tourists. 18 Aug 11:17 PM
New ZealandAuckland man has car impounded, court summons after car filmed overtaking dangerously on ski roadThe shuttle driver captured the overtaking manoeuvre on his dash cam. 18 Aug 09:12 PM