Crime
Two sentenced for trying to smuggle in 5kg of cocaine through Auckland Airport
Two people have been sentenced to prison after separately being caught trying to smuggle a total of 5kg of cocaine through Auckland International Airport.
Fake job scams on the rise
Fake job listings seem to be the latest method of tricking people out of money among the myriad of quickly-changing scams.
CERT NZ's report on the July to October quarter notes a 22 percent rise in… Audio
Senior police officer unaware specialists were in city during mosque attacks
A senior police officer says an Armed Offenders Squad commander on the day of the Christchurch terror attacks wasn't aware that extra specialist staff were in the city and could have helped.
The… Audio
Woman vindicated after High Court rules Family Court judge acted unfairly
The High Court has found a judge "effectively teamed up" with the lawyers of an ex-husband in a post-separation court battle.
Counterfeit cash warning issued ahead of shopping season rush
Hundreds of dollars of counterfeit notes have been palmed off in Waikato, with retailers being warned to keep a sharp eye out during the Christmas rush. Audio
New radio network will help with multi-agency communication, inquest hears
Poor communication between police and paramedics has emerged as a key issue in the inquest into the murder of 51 worshippers at Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre on 15 March 2019.
Christchurch terror attack widow describes agonising wait to know if husband was alive
The widow of a Christchurch terror attack victim has described the agonising, almost 24-hour wait she went through to know if her husband was alive.
Saira Patel was forced to leave the side of her… Audio
Wife of terror attack victim forced to leave dying husband
Saira Patel told the Christchurch terror attack inquest that not being with her husband in his final moments still distresses her to this day.
Migrants on work visas probed after Auckland drug bust
More than a dozen Vietnamese nationals on work visas are being investigated for links to a busted Auckland crime syndicate.
Angela Blackmoore murder trial: Crown case relies on 'very odd man', defence argues
A defence lawyer in the Angela Blackmoore murder trial has told jurors the Crown's key witness is a "liar" and a "pervert".
St John duty manager says he missed vital info during mosque attacks
The St John duty manager for the Christchurch terror attacks says he missed vital information - such as the number of victims - because he was chairing a meeting while, at the same time, coordinating… Audio
Demonised cold meds back on the chemist shop shelves
After a 12-year ban that was completely ineffective in stopping the manufacture of methamphetamine, the government is going to allow pseudoephedrine products to be sold over the counter again. Audio
Christchurch terror attack inquest: Chaotic St John leadership call played in court
The call shows St John still believed only four or five people had been injured more than 20 minutes after first shooting began.
Baby Ru homicide: Police say scene was 'altered'
Police searching for items in connection to the death of Baby Ru in Lower Hutt now say they believe they were deliberately removed from the scene, which was 'cleaned' before officers arrived.
Four killed, including two children, in New York stabbing
Four people, including two children, have been killed and three others injured following a stabbing in Queens, New York.
Women violently attacked in 'terrifying' home invasion
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in relation to a violent home invasion in Fairfield, Hamilton on Saturday.
'I said 'Oi, what are you doing?' - Sprinter chases alleged shoplifter to finish line
A member of the public helped police track down an alleged thief as he attempted to make a sneaky getaway.
Man on tourist visa pleads guilty to indecency charges after seeking beach selfies
The man on a tourist visa assaulted three women at Nelson's Tāhunanui Beach in September and October this year, reaching for their bodies and asking for a kiss after taking selfies with them.
Man critically injured in Whanganui assault
Police are seeking information after a man was critically injured in an assault in Whanganui Saturday night.
Man accused of murdering James Whitikau Barton in Stoke appears in court
The accused, aged 33, entered no plea to a charge of murder by stabbing or cutting.
