New Zealand'It takes a big toll': Family-owned business devastated by $200k theft of honey"We worked so hard to pay for it, to get to this stage."05 Feb 06:18 AM
New Zealand'Defies belief': Judge dumbfounded by maniacal driverHe mowed down several sheep, destroyed a fruit stall and slammed into wheelie bins.04 Feb 11:27 PM
New ZealandRobbery at vegetable stand leaves woman traumatisedA pregnant woman has been traumatised after being robbed at her family vegetable stall.03 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandArrest after arborists threatened with samurai swordA man believed to be a resident of a motor camp was arrested by armed police today.29 Jan 01:35 AM
New ZealandNational MP's son pleads guilty to animal cruelty chargesThe son of a National MP has unexpectedly pleaded guilty to animal cruelty offences.28 Jan 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's drug shame: 1.7 tonnes of meth seized in 2019More meth seized in 2019 than any other year, but price of drug plummets to record low.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice stumble across massive cannabis operation, seize 1100 plants and $800kThe surprise find takes out a major source of weed for Auckland and Manawatū.06 Jan 11:46 PM
New ZealandRural Hawke's Bay firefighters fume as 'lowlifes' steal $20k of equipmentAs fire spread through the grass, firefighters realised they'd been burgled.01 Dec 11:40 PM
New ZealandFarmer jailed, wife fined for abuse of cowsCharges included wilful ill-treatment and reckless ill-treatment of cows and calves.26 Nov 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLife after murder: Te Hāroto's road to redemption starts with a hornMike Watts lives in a house tinged by a killing. He waves as toots of tribute ring out.15 Nov 03:58 AM
BusinessDairy company manager told staff not to report positive listeria results for yearsA Ministry for Primary Industries investigation discovered four years of non-reporting.30 Oct 02:45 AM
New Zealand'This has come as a shock': Jessica Boyce's family say hopes dashedPolice have confirmed they are treating Jessica Boyce's death as a homicide.22 Oct 10:55 PM
New Zealand'Despicable': Struggling farmers gutted after thieves take $10k of calf feedKeep an eye out for stock feed going cheap in Taranaki - it could be stolen.07 Oct 05:15 AM
New ZealandPolice set up road spikes and call out Armed Offenders SquadArmed police called out in Northland.03 Oct 12:47 AM
New ZealandHunt continues for Tama Rawhiti after officers held at gunpoint in OhakunePolice carried out searches of several Ohakune properties on Sunday.29 Sep 07:44 PM
New ZealandDeath of 29-year-old in Canterbury treated as homicideThe man had sustained an injury and died at the scene, police said.18 Sep 08:47 PM
New ZealandCannabis bunker bust: Police seize $5m in assetsPolice have found a very large underground bunker for a cannabis-growing operation.18 Sep 01:23 AM
New ZealandTrial date set for Raglan murder accusedThe man remains in the care of Waikato mental health staff.16 Sep 09:48 PM
CrimeGivealittle to help man replace his stolen chainsaw, get security system"They've got no respect going round pinching other people's stuff": Cody Turner-Grey.28 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandTwo hunting dogs and firearms in stolen uteA ute with two hunting dogs in their cages plus hunting firearms has been stolen.15 Aug 01:22 AM
New Zealand66-year-old bashed in face in Waikato robberyPolice are seeking a 22-year-old man over the aggravated burglary.11 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandMigrant workers exploited; kiwifruit contractor to be penalisedGautum Rajan Kapur, also know as Kapoor, breached employment laws multiple times.07 Aug 06:07 PM
New ZealandAngus bull worth $10,000 shot deadPolice said the shooting happened on Friday night or Saturday morning.06 Aug 08:45 PM
New Zealand$40,000 trophy stag shot and killed in Martinborough"As a rare breed valued at over $40,000, this is a huge loss for its owner."29 Jul 11:42 PM
New ZealandMcLaren Falls: Killing fuelled by gang boss' ego, prosecution saysA bruised ego was behind the plan to track down Ngaruawahia man Mitchell Paterson.24 Jul 08:59 PM
New ZealandMcLaren Falls killing: Trial begins for trio 3 charged over Mitchell Paterson's deathTwo men and one woman go on trial for their alleged part in the Waikato man's death.14 Jul 10:20 PM
New Zealand'Will of God' denied: Exclusive Brethren sought a different sentenceDean Crisp fled police and killed his brother while driving through Hawke's Bay.02 Jul 10:39 PM
New Zealand'14 tonnes of adulterated honey': Company and manager fined $370kFirst prosecution of its kind after artificial chemicals were added to mānuka honey.27 Jun 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe quaint beachside village, the elderly man and the brutal home invasionA man was brutally attacked in his own home. But no one was surprised who the victim was.22 Jun 03:10 AM
AgribusinessAvocado heists feed sushi black marketAvocado thieves are supplying a growing black market for sushi shops.21 Jun 03:01 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after miniature horse stabbed 41 timesA man has been arrested and charged with cruelty to an animal.19 Jun 09:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBashing victim fears offenders will returnRobert Noe is due to undergo surgery this evening after suffering multiple fractures.18 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'They knew what they were doing': Gold thieves hit West Coast minesThe thieves made off with gold and left hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage.15 Jun 02:22 AM
New ZealandInjured and bleeding in a bullet-ridden car - the desperate Waikato shooting escapeThe crime scene spans 10km, involves two vehicles and three different locations.06 Jun 04:54 AM
