Crime
Ellerslie homicide: Wife's body found in a bush overnight
A family's worst fears were confirmed this morning when the body of Mei Han Chong was found abandoned in bush in suburban Auckland. Police commenced a desperate search for Ms Chong after her husband… Video, Audio
Fatal Foxton arson: Two vehicles sought by police
Foxton man Dean Kahukiwa was found deceased in a house fire on 27 September. Police are seeking sightings of two vehicles seen on Reeve Street that morning.
Dozens of charges laid in retail crime crackdown
Hawke's Bay Police have arrested 20 people and laid 100 charges in nine days.
Still no charges over death of Baby Ru
It's been 20 days since Lower Hutt toddler Ruthless-Empire Ahipene-Wall - also known as Baby Ru - died of massive head injuries, but no-one has yet been charged over his death. Police are now… Audio
Man arrested and charged over murder of Auckland couple
Police have arrested and charged a 42-year old man with the murder of an Auckland couple.
Sixty-six-year-old Fuk-Fu Kwok was found dead at his home in Ellerslie on Monday evening having suffered… Audio
Yanfei Bao murder-accused remanded in custody after latest court appearance
Tingjun Cao, 52, pleaded not guilty to the charges in September.
Body of missing woman found as man arrested and charged over Ellerslie murders
Police have arrested and charged a man with the murder of Auckland man Fuk-Fu Kwok, and his wife Mei Han Chong.
The 66-year-old man was found dead at his Ellerslie home on Monday evening having… Audio
Police rushed victims to hospital themselves mosque inquest hears
The inquest into the Christchurch terror attacks has been told police rushed wounded victims to hospital themselves because they didn't know when ambulances would be coming.
The inquiry into the 2019… Audio
ACC reveals cost of dog attacks
Figures from ACC have revealed the eye-watering cost of dog attacks across Aotearoa.
Northland reporter Peter de Graaf finds out which parts of the country are worst affected, and what's behind the… Audio
Police to give new briefing on Ellerslie homicide investigation
Police are this morning set to update media on their inquiry into the killing of Fuk-Fu Kwok, and the disappearance of his wife, Mei Han Chong.
Long blacks and flat whites a boost for thin blue line
A new initiative is aiming to break down barriers holding people back from signing up for a career with the police.
Neighbours 'frightened' after death of Ellerslie man Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok
Neighbours of the man who was found dead at his home in Ellerslie say they are frightened by the incident.
Police used own vehicles to take bullet-injured victims to hospital
Police officers used their own vehicles to take people shot at Christchurch's Linwood Islamic Centre to hospital because they knew ambulance resources were limited, an inquest has heard.
Ellerslie homicide: Police concerned wife may be victim of foul play
Police have grave concerns for the wife of a man killed in his Auckland home, saying she too may be the victim of foul play. Mei Han Chong is still missing in a complicated homicide investigation the… Video, Audio
Gang member wasn't at brawl linked to his death - police
Hori Gage was not present at a gang-related brawl believed to have led to his killing, police say.
Ellerslie death: Suspected homicide victim named
The man killed in a suspected homicide in Auckland earlier this week has been named by police.
Auckland Jewish community centre's fence vandalised, including attempt to set it on fire
An Auckland Jewish community centre's fence was vandalised overnight, including an attempt to set it on fire. Pro Palestinian graffiti was also sprayed on the fence of the Beth Shalom centre in Epsom… Audio
'They needed a hospital': Paramedic breaks down talking about terror attack survivors
Craig Stockdale broke down in tears describing trying to treat worshippers who needed surgeons, not paramedics, after being shot at Christchurch's Al Noor Mosque.
Post-mortem suggests foul play in Ellerslie homicide investigation
Police say the man found dead in his Auckland home suffered violent injuries, consistent with foul play. A post-mortem has been carried out on the man's body today, after he was found dead in his… Audio
Post-mortem held on body of man found in Ellerslie house
A post-mortem is being held on the body of a 66-year-old man found dead in a house in the Auckland suburb of Ellerslie on Monday.
At this stage police are treating the death as a homicide and are… Audio