Crime
Copper and robbers: Waikato vicar camps out to catch thieves
Julie Guest says the copper stolen from the St John's Church roof was worth just $500, but the damage caused will cost $125,000.
Man critically injured after assault in Hamilton
Police are investigating after a man was critically injured in an assault early this morning.
'Have a horrible holiday': Pet-sitter's message as couple watch dog die on CCTV
The dog had been for a full check-up the day before the family left and his vet noted he was in good health.
Man charged with threatening to kill, abduction after hostage incident
The hostage situation lasted almost a day and ended peacefully when a man was arrested.
What we know about suspect behind Christmas market attack
Authorities are working to establish the motive of the attacker, who said he had helped people flee Saudi Arabia.
Man arrested after allegedly holding baby hostage for nearly 24 hours
A hostage situation in Blenheim that lasted nearly a day has been peacefully resolved.
'Insider threat': Police find $75m meth haul at Port of Tauranga
Customs officers became aware of a suspicious concealment on 11 December after a routine X-ray of a container.
Meth-using killer driver avoids jail
Vanessa Helen Railey ploughed straight into the back of Raymond Mathews' vehicle at full speed.
Man seriously injured in 'altercation' on motorway on-ramp
Police are speaking to a number of people after a group fight broke out, landing a man in hospital.
Gang members charged after social media post
Several gang members have been charged after a post on social media showed them wearing banned insignia.
Homicide investigation launched after death of homeless man
Police have launched a homicide investigation after the death of a 58-year-old Napier man.
Former political figure who abused teens confirms appeal
The former political figure who sexually abused two teens in the late 1990s will challenge his case in the Court of Appeal next year.
Man arrested after bus driver assaulted on North Shore
An Auckland Transport spokesperson said they were seeing an average of one physical attack against drivers per week.
Users of hacked crypto firm get millions back
Cryptopia account holders have received $400 million worth of cryptocurrency from liquidators, more than four years after the firm was hacked and put in liquidation.
All 51 defendants guilty in Gisele Pelicot rape case
Dominique Pelicot drugged his wife for almost a decade and invited strangers to rape her unconscious body. Audio
Arrests made after several guns, variety of drugs found in Otago
The men face several charges including drug supply, drug possession and unlawful firearm possession.
Whānau's quest for answers in mum's unsolved murder
"We feel like they have been holding back on information," farmer Joanna Sione-Lauaki's daughter says. "Mum was in the wrong place at the wrong time and someone took advantage of that." Audio
Family of slain Dargaville dairy farmer say she was in wrong place at the wrong time
The family of slain Dargaville dairy farmer and mother of eight Jo Sione-Lauaki believe their mum was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Daughters Jashana and Sharnie spoke to Mata Reports… Audio
French court finds all 51 defendants guilty in drug-rape trial
A French court has found all 51 defendants guilty in a drugging-and-rape trial that horrified the world. Paris correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Luigi Mangione transferred to NYPD custody
The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson has waived his right to extradition proceedings.
