New ZealandMan charged with kidnapping baby after armed standoff with policePolice described it as a family harm incident.21 Dec 06:47 PM
New ZealandWatch - 'Absolutely reeks': Waikato hit by 'horrendous' stench after giant offal spill on SH3Motorists are advised to take care around the area.21 Dec 06:51 AM
New ZealandMum and two children reported missing located safe and wellTrio found safe and well.21 Dec 06:24 AM
New ZealandMan in custody, baby recovered alive after overnight Blenheim hostage standoffPolice described it as a family harm incident.21 Dec 04:28 AM
New ZealandSpate of crashes leave one dead, several injured and part of SH1 closedSeven people have died in road crashes around the country since Wednesday. 20 Dec 10:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGang members arrested after alleged 200kg meth heist at Port of TaurangaTwo men allegedly broke into shipping container and pulled out five suitcases of drugs.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Pretty gutting': Teacher aide's nasty pre-Christmas surprise after bike stolen on last day of termSecurity camera footage shows a man taking the bike during class time.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWest Auckland 'altercation': Man seriously injured, busy road closed as police investigateBusy Auckland road closed after fight leaves man with serious injuries.20 Dec 08:02 AM
New ZealandPair on bicycle seriously injured after motorbike hit-and-run in NorthlandPolice said the motorcyclist fled the scene immediately after the crash.20 Dec 06:05 AM
New ZealandPolice seize patches, charge gang members after social media post outside courtPolice have seized six King Cobra patches.20 Dec 03:59 AM
New ZealandPolice seize 300 cannabis plants at South Auckland grow houses Police executed search warrants at three addresses in Counties Manukau this week.20 Dec 03:37 AM
New ZealandRāhui in place after man found dead on Far North beachHapū have imposed a rahui near Mitimiti Beach after a man's body was found there19 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandCoromandel murder-accused’s pigs to be moved to WellingtonAn animal welfare group is coming to collect around 40 of the 'pet pigs'.19 Dec 11:18 PM
LifestyleThink your drink was spiked? Symptoms to look for and what to doTelegraph: One group is more likely to have their drink spiked.19 Dec 09:02 PM
New ZealandThree dead following two South Island crashesTwo died in a crash in Greta Valley, and one in Albury.19 Dec 05:39 PM
New ZealandWarning after Irishman electrocuted in ‘freak accident’ on NZ farm'He was such a nice chap. He had a word for everybody.'19 Dec 07:49 AM
New ZealandTwo flown to hospital after water rescue off Coromandel coastTwo helicopters were sent to the incident near Ōnemana Beach.19 Dec 07:18 AM
New ZealandLawyer accused of improperly obtaining neighbour's convictions in driveway stoushHe then revealed the criminal history to a property manager during a mediation meeting.19 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandSerious two-vehicle crash closes major Canterbury highway, emergency services scramble to scene“Avoid the area and consider using an alternative route if possible.”19 Dec 06:48 AM
New ZealandWatch: Armed robbers threaten bystanders, flee Taupō jewellers in car after aggravated robberyA member of the public appears to try and slash the car's tyres to prevent escape.19 Dec 04:59 AM
New ZealandWatch: One dead, 20 injured in tour bus crash near QueenstownThe incident occurred just after 4pm. 19 Dec 03:49 AM
New ZealandPolice find body in Waikato RiverThe body is believed to be a person who jumped from Pukete Bridge on Saturday.19 Dec 03:26 AM
New Zealand'Significant' gang bust: 300g of meth, $50,000 and firearms seizedThirteen people are now appearing before the court on a range of charges.19 Dec 01:22 AM
New ZealandSignificant delays on SH1 near Cambridge after truck and car crash'Delay your journey or expect delays until vehicle recovery can be completed.'18 Dec 11:17 PM
New ZealandBomb threat to daycare, sporting campus over, police find no 'items of note'Police have now left the scene.18 Dec 11:11 PM
New ZealandPolice admit errors in handling complaint, assault charge against Kaitāia manPolice acknowledge IPCA findings on the unjustified use of force in the Kaitāia incident.18 Dec 10:33 PM
New ZealandThird murder charge laid after man found dead at Levin parkThere have now been three men charged with murder.18 Dec 10:16 PM
New ZealandSuspicious fire guts Hastings tyre shop in early-morning blazeFirefighters left around 6.30am after extinguishing the blaze.18 Dec 10:06 PM
New ZealandChristchurch city park cordoned off after reports of early morning assault A scene guard is in place as police make inquiries. 18 Dec 08:42 PM
New ZealandGangster caught showering fully clothed after alleged offendingThe man was charged with dangerous driving, breaching bail and failing to stop for police.18 Dec 06:56 PM
New Zealand'Weren't even in the country!': Couple overseas woken by NZ police alleging bad drivingOverseas at the time, they've praised keen NZ police work and the power of social media.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTourists track thief using stolen AirPods after $7000 in gear swiped from campervanA man was seen wearing one of their stolen shirts after they tracked their missing tech.18 Dec 08:24 AM
New ZealandDriver in police-shooting chase admits he's 'too old' to be appearing in courtJason Barton didn't stop driving despite the tyres being spiked and police following him.18 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandSerious crash in South Auckland leaves one critical, delays expectedMotorists in the area are advised to expect delays.18 Dec 05:25 AM
