CrimeWatch: 'The last thing a police officer wants to do' - top cop speaks after woman shot deadMore details emerge after two people shot by cops in Christchurch last night.14 Aug 02:48 AM
New ZealandPolice name kayaker found dead after morning outing turns tragicMatthew Taylor, 29, was the father of three young children, police say.14 Aug 02:36 AM
New ZealandWaikato road closed after truck hits pedestrian, serious injuries reportedTe Poi Rd is closed near the SH24 and SH29 intersections southeast of Matamata.14 Aug 01:57 AM
Crime'They had their troubles': Friends shaken after woman fatally shot by police, man criticalMultiple investigations underway after police shoot two people in Christchurch last night.13 Aug 11:15 PM
NRLWhy police questioned Kiwi league star Brandon Smith at airportThe incident overshadowed his 150th NRL appearance for the South Sydney Rabbitohs.13 Aug 10:19 PM
WorldUK police advised to disclose ethnicity, nationality of suspectsFalse claims about a Muslim suspect led to riots and unrest last year.13 Aug 10:10 PM
Crime'Fortunate no one injured': Armed police swarm Manurewa after firearm pointed at officersPolice were initially trying to urge a different person to register their quad bike. 13 Aug 09:16 PM
WorldNearly 150 people report crimes by ex-Harrods boss to UK policeScotland Yard is reviewing how it handled previous investigations into Mohamed Al-Fayed.13 Aug 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Like shopping on Temu': Codewords used to sell illegal guns and drugs on FacebookPolice say emerging drugs like 'lean' are also being sold on social media.13 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldPolice facial recognition vans to hunt criminals in UKTen vehicles will be equipped with live facial recognition technology.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDealer offered to sell party drug fantasy by the litreSalisbury offered to sell fantasy by the litre, and meth.13 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandTeen charged in fatal high-speed Kumeū crash Elliot New, 16, died in hospital on July 1 after the single-vehicle crash in late June.13 Aug 06:25 AM
New ZealandPM's former press secretary told to inform employer himself after filming allegationsMichael Forbes resigned after recording sessions with Wellington sex workers.13 Aug 05:42 AM
WellingtonWellington CBD supermarket's liquor licence suspended for selling booze to teenFoodstuffs says it is "disappointed" and will work with staff on training.13 Aug 04:32 AM
New ZealandEmergency services respond to small aircraft with engine issues Three fire engines attended the scene of the emergency at Palmerston North Airport.13 Aug 04:31 AM
Entertainment$50k worth of popular toy stolen in USSpecial Labubu dolls can sell for up to NZ$16,816 each on eBay.13 Aug 03:54 AM
New Zealand‘Let us all down’: Chambers says ex-deputy’s objectionable material charges hurt police reputationPolice Cmmr addresses impact of charges against his former deputy, Jevon McSkimming.13 Aug 01:46 AM
New ZealandFitness to stand trial raised in case of woman accused of putting toddler in suitcase on busFamily members of the woman were in court to support her. 13 Aug 12:59 AM
New ZealandPerson seen at former Hokitika psychiatric hospital hours before it went up in flames A person was observed walking across the complex about 3.20am on Sunday, police say.12 Aug 11:12 PM
WellingtonMan shot outside home, run over by getaway carThe man is still in a critical condition nearly two weeks later.12 Aug 09:58 PM
WorldTragic details emerge about a pregnant woman's killing in MelbourneCouple were preparing to welcome their miracle baby daughter. 12 Aug 06:47 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsYouth justice meth use & fight clubs? OT can't find evidence to back Labour MP's claimsHerald obtains Children Minister's letters to Willow-Jean Prime. See what they say.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo more people arrested over Tyreece Te Pairi's deathThe pair appeared in the Hamilton District Court today.12 Aug 06:19 AM
ChristchurchTwo youths arrested after serious assault in quiet Christchurch suburbPolice said a further six youths face charges over unrelated matters.12 Aug 04:41 AM
New ZealandPolice name 88-year-old who died after Tauranga crashRobert William Norman MacGibbon died after a May 9 accident in Tauriko. 12 Aug 04:30 AM
Crime'Shocked and saddened': School staffer robbed by armed teens in broad daylightPolice said the public should remain vigilant and report suspicious behaviour in the area.12 Aug 03:11 AM
WorldWhat the data shows about crime in US capitalCrime in DC is declining from Covid-era spikes but incidents can shake residents. 12 Aug 02:26 AM
New Zealand'Staggeringly poor': Police shocked after stores caught selling alcohol to minorPolice 'genuinely shocked' that eight of 11 stores sold alcohol to an underage teen.12 Aug 01:32 AM
New ZealandWitness describes boat impaling car in crash that killed motherThe young woman's 3-year-old son was also in the car but survived the crash.12 Aug 12:41 AM
New Zealand'Bomb threat': Auckland's Aotea Square cleared, building evacuated after bag foundThe Police Specialist Search Group inspected the bag at the scene.11 Aug 10:38 PM
New ZealandTruck rolls on SH35 in Bay of Plenty, causing delaysMotorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.11 Aug 10:32 PM
New ZealandPedestrian critically injured in Auckland crashLincoln Rd was closed following the crash. Police now seeking information.11 Aug 09:25 PM
New ZealandConcrete water tank falls off truck near Hastings roundaboutThe tank broke into several pieces and a fence was damaged.11 Aug 09:03 PM
New ZealandFamily seeks driver after Auckland mum killed in crash with loose boatHer 3-year-old son in the back seat told emergency services his mum was dead.11 Aug 07:28 PM