New ZealandKawerau river tragedy: Boys killed by collapsing bank were 10 and 11Police tried to dig the boys free with their bare hands.16 Apr 06:39 AM
Crime'He's trying to stab me!' Neighbours recall haunting last minutes of family violence victim's lifeCharlie Watson had a plan to leave the abusive relationship but feared it could end badly.16 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandWhangārei Heads driver's crash into cattle beast sparks renewed fears Locals say feral cattle have roamed onto Whangārei Heads Rd for more than a decade.16 Apr 05:22 AM
New Zealand'Massive loss': Two 15-year-olds die after car and truck collideReef Connor Gurnick, 15, was one of two people killed in the crash.16 Apr 05:17 AM
World'Totally ridiculous': Man shot in supermarket carpark over Pokemon cardsOfficers seized two pistols at the scene and detained the suspected shooter.16 Apr 04:03 AM
New Zealand'Tragically taken': Hunter shot in bush near Dannevirke was 44-year-old fatherPolice say the fatal shooting was accidental and an investigation is underway.16 Apr 01:12 AM
New ZealandSurfing trip turns into beach rescue for Northland off-duty officersThe off-duty police were surfing at Coopers Beach when they saw two caught in the rip.16 Apr 01:00 AM
AucklandMan arrested after threatening graffiti painted on footpath outside South Auckland schoolPolice say this was an 'isolated incident' and carried no wider risk to the community.15 Apr 10:45 PM
New ZealandPolice Commissioner to ‘consider other options’ if Jevon McSkimming doesn’t reimburse hotel staysThe IPCA found McSkimming breached policy by using taxpayer-funded hotels for Ms Z.15 Apr 07:27 PM
New Zealand'Overwhelming psychological distress‘: Experts' warning as 'magic mushroom season' beginsHarm reduction services are also cautioning Kiwis about mixing drugs in a potent cocktail.15 Apr 05:00 PM
AucklandPolice investigate fatal motorcycle crash on ‘dangerous’ West Auckland streetA motorcyclist died after colliding with a car on the Te Atatū South street.15 Apr 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Calculating, deceitful': Serial con woman jailed for web of tax, loan and passport fraudsA judge said the losses Karina Knedler has caused "are truly enormous". 15 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandAlleged hammer burglar caught at South Auckland laundromat after eight raids Police say the Manurewa laundromat was burgled eight times in three weeks.15 Apr 04:52 AM
EntertainmentPolice confirm investigation into Ruby Rose claims of sexual assault by Katy PerryRuby Rose alleges the incident happened at a Melbourne nightclub in 2010.15 Apr 04:09 AM
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New ZealandHad your shed burgled? Police may have your stolen toolsPolice say many items were taken from garden sheds and garages in recent weeks.15 Apr 03:34 AM
New ZealandYouth arrested after violent back-to-back dairy robberiesPolice say they aren't ruling out further arrests. 15 Apr 02:45 AM
CrimePaw Patrol: Pet border collie reunited after being taken on cross-city ride in stolen carA 31-year-old man faces four charges and is due in the Auckland District Court today.15 Apr 02:10 AM
New ZealandName secrecy continued for man from religious group accused of rape, strangulationHe faces charges of assaulting three women but his name is suppressed.15 Apr 01:40 AM
New Zealand'Extra vigilant': Nine deaths in five days on mainly rural roadsSeven of nine deaths since April 10 have been on regional roads.15 Apr 12:28 AM
New Zealand'Zero places to go': Fears after council targets people living in carsVehicle fines have been issued and dogs seized in Monday's operation in Tauranga.14 Apr 10:36 PM
PoliticsPolice defend $35k Aussie campaign that has brought home just two officers so far'A campaign that results in recruiting any experienced police officer is a win for us'.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Lives altered forever': Horror as 9 people killed on roads in 5 daysPolice say many of the recent fatal crashes could have been avoided.14 Apr 07:07 AM
WellingtonCocaine, weapons and $16k cash seized after Lower Hutt traffic stopPolice discovered the items after pulling over a vehicle speeding around Waterloo Rd. 14 Apr 04:34 AM
New ZealandFresh slip at Muriwai sparks emergency response on storm-hit coastMultiple landslides have occurred on Muriwai's coastal hills in recent years.14 Apr 04:30 AM
Auckland'Thoughtless, risks lives': Police probe after tyres slashed on six ambulancesSt John staff first noticed the damage when trying to respond to a priority job.14 Apr 03:26 AM
WellingtonPolice name Wellington dad as homicide victimPolice named the man as 29-year-old Nathaniel 'Geroc' Sturmey. 14 Apr 02:35 AM
New Zealand'Terrible consequences': Police Eagle helicopter crew allegedly targeted in repeated laser attack Police say the laser caused cockpit glare and flash blindness for the crew.14 Apr 02:18 AM
ChristchurchOne dead after two-vehicle crash closed SH1 near ChristchurchFire crews freed two people who were trapped in separate vehicles.14 Apr 01:13 AM
New ZealandWatch: CCTV captures high-speed roundabout skid before youth arrestsPolice said road spikes were used to stop the fleeing car at about 7.20am.14 Apr 12:55 AM
New ZealandMan faces charges after ditching axe in botched mall jewellery store heist The man allegedly concealed his face with a T-shirt and had an axe in his backpack.14 Apr 12:11 AM
New ZealandPolice probe woman's death on Qantas flight from US bound for AucklandQantas said crew and doctors onboard tried to save the passenger.13 Apr 10:28 PM
New ZealandFirefighters, police clash over cliff rescue of woman trapped in ‘extremely precarious position’Police waited 30 minutes to alert Fire and Emergency, which arrived long before SAR.13 Apr 07:57 PM
WorldSouthport dance class murders: Parents of teen killer blamedInquiry into the stabbing found a 'complete abandonment of responsibility' by the parents.13 Apr 07:18 PM
