New ZealandThree charged after violent, unprovoked assault on young people at partyThe seven people received a range of injuries, from minor bruising to a fractured skull.18 Jan 06:28 PM
New ZealandCyclist flown to hospital in critical conditionA cyclist is in a serious condition after crashing in Pyes Pā, Tauranga.18 Jan 02:39 AM
AucklandPerson pulled to safety amid suspicious blaze at Auckland homeOne person had to be rescued from the house by emergency responders.17 Jan 11:50 PM
New Zealand'Stronger together': Pāpāmoa Neighbourhood Support seeks new membersThere are areas with no street coverage and a co-ordinator with an 'impossible' workload.17 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandPedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in NorthlandThe incident happened just after midnight.17 Jan 08:18 PM
New Zealand'There's a nuance to Ben': Sister defends long court history of man killed at Waitārere BeachBen Timmins had drugs and firearms convictions and several employment disputes.17 Jan 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the 1990s Nazi war crimes probe that drew in New Zealand policeTwo Kiwi officers joined a rare worldwide hunt for suspected Nazi killers.17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpies release Rainbow Warrior papersDocuments show how NZSIS helped crack the case against France – and what might have been.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland bus attack: Police seek witnesses after passenger injured in OnehungaThe attack comes after several violent incidents on Auckland buses recently.17 Jan 07:16 AM
New ZealandOnehunga shooting: Offenders still at large as victim fights for life in hospitalPolice urge anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from 11am yesterday to contact them.16 Jan 11:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandYoung nurse left with permanent injury calls for support in mental health wardsCritics of the police withdrawal say assaults have become commonplace in hospitals.16 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandNew police investigation into death of toddler Lachie Jones 'near completion'Senior detectives from the North Island are leading the new probe.16 Jan 08:00 PM
New Zealand'They have taken over': CBD grapples with growing homelessness issuesOwners report aggressive acts, damage, daily clean-ups and frustration.16 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Teen parties can be fun but they can also be incredibly dangerous OPINION: Recent incidents are a chance for parents to remind teens about party safety.16 Jan 04:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Far North police pitch roles to waitlisted recruitsPolice say Canterbury is so full they are not taking any new recruits.16 Jan 04:00 PM
Auckland'Structural damage': Brian Tamaki-backed march across Harbour Bridge blocked over safety riskPolice warn that any attempted march will be considered 'unlawful activity'.16 Jan 05:00 AM
Auckland'Disheartening': Shopkeeper counting costs after dawn ram-raidSimranjit Singh fears customers' devices may be among the items taken.16 Jan 04:56 AM
WellingtonControversial Wellington identity arrested over social media postsThe posts allegedly made serious claims about a Wellington man.16 Jan 03:46 AM
New ZealandWoman, 26, charged with murder after man dies in NapierPolice cordons remain in place on Savage Cres as a scene examination continues.16 Jan 03:45 AM
New ZealandMan charged after family harm incident in MastertonThe victim was found unconscious and is in a serious condition in Wellington Hospital.16 Jan 03:29 AM
New ZealandWoman allegedly attacked on Auckland bus, driver completely unaware at wheelThe driver only learnt of the assault at the end of the bus journey.16 Jan 03:00 AM
AucklandPolice probe targeted shooting after person critically injured in daylight Auckland attack A central Auckland resident has claimed a person jumped out of a vehicle and opened fire.16 Jan 12:43 AM
New ZealandMotorhome destroyed as flames tear through house-bus on SH5Police are managing traffic on SH5 as the burnt-out motorhome is towed away.16 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandWhy parole board says teen baseball bat murderer is still too risky to freeTeenage tourist murderer Jahche Broughton denied parole for seventh time.15 Jan 11:00 PM
AucklandTeens arrested after 90-minute wrong-way dash across cityThe three teens, aged 14 to 15, were first spotted breaking into a store in Howick.15 Jan 10:21 PM
WorldFinal death toll from Hong Kong fire put at 168The victims include 10 migrant domestic workers and one firefighter.15 Jan 08:37 PM
New ZealandOne dead, three injured after two-car crash shuts Southland highwayThe collision occurred on the main road through Winton.15 Jan 06:29 PM
New ZealandHazardous material spills over highway after truck crash, traffic delays expectedThe crash happened early this morning north of Rotorua.15 Jan 06:25 PM
New Zealand‘General catch-up’: Sir Brian Roche and Andrew Coster spotted at cafe after IPCA falloutThe pair went for coffee near the Beehive yesterday. 15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeven injured, three serious after two-car crash shuts Northland highwayTwo helicopters are airlifting some of the injured patients to hospital.15 Jan 04:54 AM
New ZealandSister says she was messaged by 'broken' brother 30 minutes before Waitārere Beach shooting 'It’s not just my brother that’s been failed by the whole thing.'15 Jan 04:40 AM
WorldMan jailed 12 years for stabbing stranger on train with smashed bottleThe victim lost 40% of his blood and suffered heart and lung injuries in crazed attack.15 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandThree dead in 48 hours: Police issue plea after crashes near RotoruaOne person died when a car burst into flames on Tuesday; two were killed in a crash today.14 Jan 11:13 PM
AucklandLoaded 'AK47-style' gun found under house after police track fleeing pairThe Eagle helicopter tracked the fleeing car to Redoubt Rd in Manukau.14 Jan 11:00 PM