New ZealandMissing tramper: Bone found at Otira belonged to Marni Sheppeard, police confirmMarni Sheppeard was last heard from in 2020. Remains have been found in two places.26 Feb 12:50 AM
New ZealandPolice shoot runaway bull after two people injured in HamiltonEmergency services were alerted to a 'loose bull running around'.25 Feb 11:13 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate ‘unexplained’ death in Bay of PlentyPolice urge anyone with information to call 105. 25 Feb 10:54 PM
CrimePolice seize assault rifles, ammo cache in Auckland home, two gang members arrestedTwo TwoEight Brotherhood members face 10 charges each in Manukau District Court today.25 Feb 10:21 PM
New Zealand‘Fewer thugs trying it on’: Shopper who did botched citizen’s arrest backs law changeJustice Minister to announce change making citizen's arrest easier later today. 25 Feb 09:36 PM
New ZealandSingle gunshot heard before body found: Police reveal new information in 1998 murder cold casePolice have reopened a cold case from 1998 in Kakapotahi, West Coast.25 Feb 09:18 PM
New Zealand‘Forever in your debt’: Family speak out after man died saving brother on Lake TaupōVincent, 36, died at Acacia Bay while saving his brother’s life in January.25 Feb 09:03 PM
Crime‘Very big loss’: $40k security fails to stop ram raid on store, two arrestedPolice are looking for a third person who ran off after crashing into a fence. 25 Feb 07:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCrime reports up 9.4% in Hawke's Bay as burglaries and thefts hit businesses hard“I am looking at options – should I get rid of this business? The risk is too high.'25 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Be vigilant’: Topless, ‘pants down’ man in car performs indecent act towards teenPolice are seeking sightings of the offender's vehicle.25 Feb 07:22 AM
New ZealandPolice seek sightings of vehicle seen leaving Masterton church firesPolice say they are following 'strong lines of enquiry'.25 Feb 04:43 AM
New ZealandOne person taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash in HamiltonThe crash happened on Abbotsford and Victoria Sts in Hamilton about 4.35pm today.25 Feb 04:34 AM
New ZealandPedestrian critically injured after being hit by bus in WellingtonPart of Manners St is closed to traffic while police examine the scene. 25 Feb 04:10 AM
New Zealand‘Effectively a riot’: Intoxicated group causes havoc after national rowing champsAround 500 intoxicated people flooded the town, police say.25 Feb 02:28 AM
New ZealandArrests made after burglary accused walk past police stationIn total, four people are before the courts after three separate burglaries in Waihī.25 Feb 12:58 AM
New ZealandGerman national remains in critical condition after Courtenay Place crashWitnesses say pedestrian was carried 15m down the street until she was thrown off car.24 Feb 11:15 PM
New ZealandCourtenay Place reopens after pedestrian critically injuredEmergency services rushed to the scene last night.24 Feb 05:57 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: How the Gangs Act shifted headlines from delays to crackdown successesOPINION: 3037 charges against gang members in Operation Nickel, including serious crimes.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPedestrian in critical condition after Wellington crashEmergency services were called to the scene in Courtenay Place about 8.25pm.24 Feb 08:14 AM
PoliticsGovt to decide on retail crime group advising stronger citizen’s arrest and use of force powersThe group's chairman wants retailers to be able to defend their property.24 Feb 06:29 AM
New Zealand‘He’s out there’: Auck residents fear more arson attacks, as footage of carport blaze emergesHooded, masked offender caught on video as he targets cars in Auckland's Greenlane. 24 Feb 02:27 AM
New ZealandVehicle swerves to avoid police spikes, crashes into car parked beside school sports fieldsThe crash ended a man's escape after he demanded cash from a nearby store, police say.23 Feb 11:34 PM
New ZealandStudent suspended from top school after Year 6 camp ‘incident’Police will not investigate a formal complaint made, the school's head says.23 Feb 09:53 PM
Crime3000 charges laid, 76 gang patches seized, 67 firearms under new lawFirearm seizures rose 52% compared to the same period last year.23 Feb 07:21 PM
Politics‘Not good enough’: Police slammed for non-emergency call delaysThe average wait time is now six minutes and 36 seconds.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: On-duty officer makes a splash in Manu World Champs in AucklandConstable Vincent Kahui joined in after much encouragement from the crowd.23 Feb 08:16 AM
New ZealandSenior cop acquitted of causing death in 190km/h motorcycle pursuitThe person who died had meth and cannabis in his system, the defence emphasised.23 Feb 05:02 AM
New ZealandArmed police cordon off road near Masterton following string of church firesWitnesses reported nine police cars racing through Carterton.23 Feb 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Golriz case serves warning Big Brother is hereHow a $40 tote bag incident exposes privacy oversights.23 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandOne dead after Taranaki quad bike crashThe person was critically injured and died at the scene in Purangi.22 Feb 11:58 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating after man claims he lit Masterton church fires'I set fire to the seven churches. Seven stars, seven candles,' the man said in a video.22 Feb 10:28 PM
New ZealandArrest in Birkenhead stabbing caseThe alleged attacker will appear in court tomorrow. 22 Feb 06:50 PM
New ZealandDouble water tragedy: Two dead in separate Auckland incidentsTwo people died in separate water-related incidents in Auckland yesterday afternoon.22 Feb 06:31 PM
New ZealandFire bug on the loose in Auckland: Multiple incendiary devices planted under carsPolice launch manhunt for arsonist who torched one electric car and targeted others. 22 Feb 05:00 AM
