Crime
Charles Pongi homicide: Police set up online portal in appeal for evidence
Police have set up an online portal to help with their investigation into the death of Charles Pongi.
'That '70s Show' actor sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for rapes
The actor was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for raping two women about 20 years ago in a case that stirred controversy around the Church of Scientology.
OT staffer charged over offences against young people
One person has been arrested and charged over indecent offences against four young people at an Oranga Tamariki residence earlier this year.
It follows an investigation that began in June, when… Audio
Man posed as licensed plumber, wreaks havoc with shoddy bathroom renovation
Iuta Tuiafiso convinced a family to completely renovate their bathroom and then undertook the job so poorly that a woman attempted to take her life from the emotional stress.
Peter Navarro: ex-Trump adviser found guilty of contempt of Congress
Prosecutors said Navarro acted "above the law" by ignoring a subpoena from a congressional investigation.
Labour's crime crackdown promise met with cautious optimism - but not from National
New law and order commitments from Labour have been met with a warm somewhat sceptical reaction from police and justice advocates.
Timaru driver who killed five mates in crash refused parole
Tyreese Fleming claims he "will forever be sorry about what happened" but the Parole Board have questioned whether he is "truly remorseful".
Mama Hooch rapists' dad Michael Jaz owes $234,000 after company liquidated
Michael Jaz was the sole director of Jaz Holdings Limited.
Playing in the grey: How police are trained to cope with a changing landscape
New Zealand's criminal landscape is changing, and our police force is having to make adjustments. Audio
'Fire the gun': Local describes encounter with bank thief believed to be Tom Phillips
A Te Kūiti resident who came face-to-face with armed bank robbers - one of whom police believe is fugitive Tom Phillips - almost handed them the cash they dropped as they fled. Audio
Private eye says he's relieved police are taking Tom Phillips case seriously
A private investigator who previously worked on the disappearance of Marokopa man Tom Philips and his children says it's a relief the police are finally taking the case seriously and treating it as a… Video, Audio
Local describes encounter with bank thief believed to be Tom Phillips
'I saw those robbers': A Te Kuiti local who came face to face with fugitive Tom Phillips and an accomplice after they allegedly robbed a bank, has described the chaos in the main street when it… Audio
Yanfei Bao: Body still not found, search targets new areas
It has been 49 days since real estate agent Yanfei Bao was last seen and today, police looking for her are searching in several new areas.
Man arrested after alleged arson of four Huntly businesses
The alleged arson caused damage to four businesses over the weekend, police say.
Musician reunited with rare guitar 2 years after it was stolen
Over the past two years Andrew Wilson has experienced love, loss, and rediscovery, and not in the way you might be thinking. He tells his story to Susie. Audio
Watch: 'Think about the children' police say following new Tom Phillips arrest warrant
Police remain concerned for the welfare of the missing Marokopa children following Tom Phillips' new arrest warrant after being linked to a bank robbery in May.
Man accused of Auckalnd axe attack pleads not guilty
The man accused of an axe attack on Auckland's North Shore has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
Three people were injured after the incident at a block of Chinese restaurants on Corinthian… Audio
Man accused of Auckalnd axe attack pleads not guilty
The man accused of an axe attack on Auckland's North Shore has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. Three people were injured after the incident at a block of Chinese restaurants on Corinthian… Audio
Police warn fugitive Tom Phillips is dangerous
The police say the Waikato fugitive Tom Phillips is considered dangerous, after he was linked to a bank robbery in Te Kūiti in May.
Police issued a warrant for his arrest yesterday, after he was… Audio
More migrant work visa scam victims identified
Immigration New Zealand officials investigating the exploitation of Indian and Bangladeshi migrants say they have identified another 29 victims.
