New ZealandGrief-stricken motorcycle community planning final ride for victim of crash that killed three peopleMotorcyclist mates determined to give beloved rider the send-off she would have wanted.09 Dec 09:54 PM
PoliticsPM adamant bootcamp pilot not a failure, hints at changes after youths abscondedTwo participants who absconded have been arrested after going missing for days.09 Dec 05:24 PM
New ZealandSerious crashes on SH5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua and SH1 north of TokoroEmergency services have responded to a serious crash on SH5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua, and a second crash on SH1 north of Tokoroa. Video / Maryana Garcia / Ben FraserWatch09 Dec 08:19 AM
New ZealandSouthbound lane open after crash on Hawke’s Bay ExpresswayTwo-vehicle crash stops traffic north of Hastings.09 Dec 04:03 AM
New ZealandOne dead after serious crash on South Island’s Karamea HighwayMotorists are being advised to avoid the area. 09 Dec 01:40 AM
New ZealandOne person in custody after firearm sighting near schoolFrankton School was in lockdown due to the police presence.09 Dec 01:30 AM
New ZealandWoman charged with murder over death of 8yo in Bay of PlentyThe young boy died in Whakatāne Hospital following an alleged assault last month.09 Dec 01:28 AM
New ZealandMan suffers electric shock during alleged copper theft at flood-affected homePolice vowed 'he will be held to account for his actions'.09 Dec 12:29 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate if students on camp may have started large Canterbury fireCamps filled with pupils were evacuated soon after the fire broke out.09 Dec 12:23 AM
New Zealand'Impound their bikes': Ex-cop turned politician wants police to come down hard on illegal dirt ridersIt comes after a group of around 100 dirt bikers were seen driving through Auckland.08 Dec 11:45 PM
New ZealandMachete, tools used in liquor store robberyPolice said they were called to Old Taupo Rd around 9.40pm.08 Dec 11:31 PM
KahuHeroic act: Man fights off attacker with bat to save neighbourBravery Awards: Man praised for risking his life to save a woman from her son.08 Dec 05:45 PM
New ZealandMissing Canterbury woman found dead after search at beach communityHenriette, 54, last seen at Woodend Beach yesterday morning.08 Dec 06:04 AM
New ZealandWatch: Five arrests, motorcycles seized after police crackdown on illegal dirt biker gangOne person said they saw a large group of unruly riders being followed by police.08 Dec 05:58 AM
CrimeAuckland police arrest two dirt bikers following ride across cityPolice arrest two bikers following a crackdown of up to 100 dirt bike riders across Auckland. Video / SuppliedWatch08 Dec 04:33 AM
New ZealandArmed police close major route through WhangāreiArmed police have closed major road through Whangārei as an incident unfolds08 Dec 03:23 AM
New ZealandYouths missing from bootcamp found as police respond to carjacking, machete-wielding teens in HamiltonOT confirm two teens missing from bootcamp found. Police found armed youths in stolen car.07 Dec 08:41 AM
New ZealandFriend of missing Aoraki Mt Cook climbers looking for closurePolice said they believe the men took a fall while climbing around the mountain.07 Dec 04:01 AM
New Zealand'Cowardly and violent' burglars gun whip child and woman, steal Xmas presentsChild and elderly person injured with barrel of gun in string of home invasions.06 Dec 08:50 PM
New ZealandSleeping elderly woman woken, robbedOne man has been charged, but police are not ruling out further arrests.06 Dec 06:50 PM
New ZealandOwners face new rules at Whangārei's The Butter FactoryThe Whangārei venue has been allowed to keep operating, but under reduced hours.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Unacceptable behaviour': 11yo arrested on North Shore after rocks hurled at elderly manA witness said the elderly man was sitting on some grass when the boy threw rocks at him.06 Dec 05:05 AM
New ZealandRoad closed, two critical following Canterbury two-vehicle crashTwo people in critical condition and another seriously injured were taken to hospital. 06 Dec 04:10 AM
New ZealandWoman charged after man stabbed near Auckland Girls’ Grammar schoolViolence was likely “isolated incident” between people known to each other, police say.06 Dec 02:37 AM
New Zealand‘Twice the legal speed limit’: Hells Angel biker flees police, caught at petrol stationHe was taken into custody after he stopped to get fuel near Beach Rd.06 Dec 01:01 AM
New ZealandPolice officer 'thought I'd lost everybody' during cyclone rescue effortMoving through floodwaters on foot, officers saw seven people clinging to a pole.06 Dec 12:14 AM
New ZealandBoP officers recognised for bravery under gunfireFour Bay of Plenty police officers have been honoured in the New Zealand Bravery Awards.05 Dec 10:54 PM
New Zealand'Scared': Neighbour speaks after fatal shooting in South AucklandA man was rushed to Middlemore Hospital but succumbed to his gunshot injuries.05 Dec 09:58 PM
New ZealandSouth Auckland fatal shootingPolice gather evidence at the Wattle Downs crime scene. Video / Michael CraigWatch05 Dec 09:35 PM
New ZealandHomicide investigation launched in Clendon ParkHomicide investigation launched after man presents at South Auckland medical centre with gunshot wounds. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Dec 01:43 PM
New Zealand'Appalling tragedy': Man fatally shot in South Auckland, police combing property at Wattle DownsThe man was rushed to Middlemore Hospital but succumbed to his gunshot injuries.05 Dec 08:12 AM
PoliticsGovt target to train 500 new police officers could miss deadline – policeThe target's timeline was a source of tension within the coalition at one point.05 Dec 02:11 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely unacceptable': Investigation after firearm threat against road workerPolice believe the firearm was an air rifle and are working to find the person involved.05 Dec 01:41 AM
New Zealand'Absolute tragedy': Memorial service planned for man missing on Aoraki Mt CookKurt Blair is one of the three climbers presumed to have suffered a fatal fall.05 Dec 01:16 AM
