New ZealandWoman's death in Palmerston North being investigated as homicide - policePolice remain at the property this morning, neighbours say.17 Jul 08:58 PM
New ZealandWairoa victim of flood, now burglary: Meat, chainsaw, zero-alcohol beer stolen'They even took the zero alcohol beer!'17 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Farewell to Norm Hewitt – rugby star and caring friendOPINION: 'I only met Norm once whilst working as CEO of SPCA Auckland.'17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFatal housefire: Ex-wife describes elderly victim as ‘an incredible man’Henry Matawai-Russel died tragically in his Hokitika home after a fire broke out.17 Jul 07:30 AM
New ZealandWoman hit by car in Hamilton then taken away in same vehicleThe woman was later located and is in hospital.17 Jul 05:25 AM
New ZealandStill on your restricted? Now you can apply to be a copChanges include allowing people on their restricted licence to apply to become officers.17 Jul 05:17 AM
New Zealand'Right place, right time': Teens break into racecourse being used for police dog trainingTrainees got a real-life experience that led to the arrest of three youths.17 Jul 03:21 AM
New ZealandPolice identify car that fatally hit Wellington personPolice said the driver may not know they hit someone.17 Jul 02:26 AM
New ZealandFive people injured after car and truck crashEmergency services were alerted to the crash about 12.10pm.17 Jul 01:20 AM
New ZealandVoluntary redundancies set to be offered to police staffPolice have been asked to make millions in cost savings, to be reinvested.17 Jul 12:03 AM
New ZealandMultiple explosions heard as vehicles burn in possible arson attackThree vehicles set alight on waterfront.16 Jul 11:49 PM
New ZealandCCTV cameras fall victim to cost-cutting despite community feedbackCCTV in the small Southland town of Winton has been a hot topic over the past six months.16 Jul 10:49 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora re-housing tenants after 'major' fire in central Wellington flatsThe housing agency was 'very concerned' to learn about the fire late yesterday afternoon.16 Jul 09:38 PM
New ZealandPōkeno cannabis grow house goes up in smoke, leads to police raidThe operators of the grow house remain at large.16 Jul 07:39 PM
New ZealandPolice pay deal: Commissioner’s advice to cut super payments ‘foolish’Staff say top cop's suggestion is 'robbing our future'.16 Jul 08:45 AM
New ZealandDrink-driver tries to escape charge due to officer’s ‘mere presence’ while considering blood testHe claimed his 10 min to consider a blood test was interrupted by the officer next to him.16 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandPolice officer injured in Hamilton crash, man charged with assaulting police, failure to stopOfficers had activated the patrol car's lights and siren before the two-vehicle crash.16 Jul 05:57 AM
New ZealandNew speed camera rollout in PoriruaTransport Minister Simeon Brown announcing the rollout of new speed camera signs for fixed speed cameras in Porirua. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Jul 11:39 PM
New ZealandPolice officers in three districts are facing far more assaults than rest of NZThose districts have reported at least 100 assaults yearly since 2021.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Very discouraging': Two Napier antique stores broken into on same dayThe offenders took off with valuables and police set up a cordon.15 Jul 06:00 AM
PoliticsGovt wins long running police pay dispute following arbitrationPolice pay went to final offer arbitration in April after several rejected offers.15 Jul 02:13 AM
New ZealandFocus: New city beat cops hit the streetsA team of 51 officers has been deployed to crack down on violence and antisocial behaviour in the central city. Video / Alyse WrightWatch15 Jul 01:27 AM
New ZealandFamily of man found killed outside vape store ‘in shock’Police found the man dead in a car after reports of gunfire outside near business.15 Jul 01:07 AM
New ZealandTrump gunman named & new beat cops hit the street | Focus Morning Bulletin July 15, 2024Thomas Matthew Crooks named as Trump gunman, more cops hit the CBD beat and severe weather warning for upper North Island.Watch14 Jul 07:57 PM
New ZealandMayor speaks out after 'tragic' fatal Hokitika house fireThe person was found unresponsive inside the home when emergency services arrived.14 Jul 06:40 PM
New Zealand'Justice for us is to arrest them': Life for police teams on crime-rife Auckland city beatsHeart of the City is 'delighted' with extra police resources targeting crime in the city.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne year on, police urge family to come forward over sudden death of baby girlPolice are frustrated at lack of co-operation from those present when Kween Thompson died.13 Jul 09:22 PM
New ZealandSolicitor-General declines police request to lay human trafficking charges against Hawke’s Bay manPolice believed they may have uncovered a migrant exploitation ring.12 Jul 09:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIt started with a $1.2m money drop: King Cobras and the Air New Zealand baggage handlersInside the police investigation which uncovered corruption at Auckland Airport.12 Jul 07:38 PM
New ZealandKiwi brothers out of Thai prison, back in NZ after roadside struggle with copHamish and Mattson Day express 'sincere gratitude' to everyone who helped get them home.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Off-duty cop foils would-be meat thiefPolice have identified the man and say they will be speaking to him 'shortly'.12 Jul 06:04 AM
New ZealandMan charged with opening plane’s emergency exit during take-offPolice say the man opened the Qatar Airways door in a bid to escape officers.12 Jul 02:27 AM
KahuPolice beef up numbers for big weekend of sportOfficers will be out in force as Auckland welcomes English sporting fans.11 Jul 10:41 PM
PoliticsGovt’s promised gang-busting squad still in ‘design stages’ week out from launchThe Government's National Gang Unit was meant to be established by July 1.11 Jul 05:00 PM