New Zealand'High-risk traffic offending': 23 arrests as South Akl league celebrations spill onto roadsPolice also issued 204 infringement notices for driving and road-related offences. 27 Oct 03:42 AM
New ZealandLong traffic queues as Aucklanders return from holiday; Labour Weekend road toll at twoMetService warns heavy rain, wind and snow could disrupt travel today.27 Oct 03:25 AM
AucklandWatch: Person filmed leaning out of car sunroof on Auckland motorwayPolice say the incident was reported to them and they are making inquiries.27 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandTwo injured after car towing caravan collides with vehicle in Otago, SH1 blockedOne person has been left seriously injured, a Hato Hone St John spokeswoman says. 26 Oct 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFive more tenancy cases involving dogs, cats, turkeys - even goats Mother was the landlord. Son was her tenant. The two fought. The police were called.26 Oct 11:00 PM
WorldUK migrant sex offender mistakenly released from prison arrested after manhuntPolice say Hadush Kebatu was detained near a children's playground.26 Oct 06:15 PM
New Zealand‘Ripped from me’: Mother slams 2am baby uplift defended by police, OTPolice arrived at the Mangere home about 10pm before the 2am uplift.26 Oct 04:00 PM
AucklandWest Auckland police chase ends in arrest after firearm reportPolice tracked the vehicle for more than an hour across West Auckland.26 Oct 07:27 AM
AucklandOne dead, one seriously injured in Waiheke motorbike crashA three-wheeled motorbike reportedly crashed into a tree.26 Oct 04:16 AM
New ZealandFreight industry urges review of crash protocols after nine‑hour SH1 shutdownTruckers say nine-hour SH1 closure shows the cost of current crash rules.26 Oct 03:36 AM
New ZealandMan dies after shooting in Te Puke, homicide probe launchedPolice say the victim died in hospital after suffering a critical gunshot wound.26 Oct 12:13 AM
Kahu'Celebrate safely': Police message to fans ahead of league clashPolice will patrol Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara as fans gather for the 6pm Brisbane clash.26 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandDunedin teen arrested after Wellington mosque bomb threat due in court tomorrowThe threat named the Kilbirnie Masjid and was posted online on Thursday.25 Oct 11:38 PM
KahuOne dead after crash on rural Morrinsville roadMotorists are urged to avoid the area as diversions remain in place.25 Oct 07:07 PM
New ZealandDairy owner injured while wrestling customer over pack of cigarettesSuathi Lam ended up needing hospital treatment for injuries to her face and elbow. 25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice probe bomb threat against Wellington mosqueThe mosque has suspended all activities while the investigation is carried out.25 Oct 02:16 AM
New Zealand'Give me your shoes or I’ll stab you': 13yo robbed in daylight Auckland CBD attackIt was the second Britomart attack on a 13-year-old in 5 days.24 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandHave you seen him? Man sought in Canterbury on warrant for arrestRoss Hunt, 38, is wanted by police on an active arrest warrant.24 Oct 04:15 AM
Crime‘A bad day’: Former NZ Idol judge Paul Ellis on driving while 7 times over limitThe 62-year-old's life unravelled in 2015 after a separation and the death of friends.24 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandArmed standoff: Nelson man allegedly threatened to blow up buildings within 100m radiusThe man, supported in court by several people, said 'I love you all' as he was led away.24 Oct 02:35 AM
New ZealandStabbing outside school leaves victim and family 'heartbroken and confused'The victim's mother posted on social media in the hope of getting some answers.24 Oct 02:30 AM
WellingtonTom Phillips gag order: Abducted children should not be the subject of speculationJudge: 'Currently, no child in New Zealand is likely to be more vulnerable than they are'.24 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandPolice name 20-year-olds killed in Brynderwyn crashOne of the pair, killed on State Highway 1 on October 17, was a Wellington rugby referee.24 Oct 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘We are devastated’: Family of 11-year-old boy missing in British Columbia appeal for informationKai Pavlovic was last seen in Burnaby, near Vancouver, in late September.24 Oct 01:59 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after father and son killed in Auckland house fireA 38-year-old man is appearing in the Manukau District Court today.24 Oct 12:51 AM
New ZealandNew photos released as Tom Phillips' 'primary campsites' foundItems taken from the camps are now being forensically examined.23 Oct 09:06 PM
New ZealandFire crews hopeful weather helps contain Pōrangahau blazeOne blaze remains uncontained on the outskirts of Pōrangahau.23 Oct 08:03 PM
New ZealandPahīatua woman found dead was 'devoted' to familyKaren Gilbert-Palmer was found dead at her Arthur St home on October 15.23 Oct 06:39 PM
New ZealandAmber alert 'resolved' after autistic 5-year-old boy reported missingPolice issued the alert in the early hours of this morning.23 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandPolice arrest man after armed standoff in Nelson’s Maitai areaOfficers, including the AOS and police negotiation team, were called around 3.30pm.23 Oct 06:57 AM
WorldGhost Adventures host's horrifying discovery about wifePolice told Aaron Goodwin his wife Victoria had plotted to hire a hitman.23 Oct 06:52 AM
New Zealand'P*** poor': Passenger slams crew response after Waiheke ferry fire'The alarms are screaming and I can smell ... smoke,' a passenger said.23 Oct 04:46 AM
New ZealandHave you seen Aimee? Police search for Palmerston North teenShe was last seen in September and was reported missing last week.23 Oct 03:30 AM
New ZealandWatch: Students run for their lives as tree blown over in fierce windsAt least 19 roofs have been lifted across Otago, say fire crews.23 Oct 03:12 AM
