Crime
Community Corrections staff strike over failed pay talks
Nearly 2000 probation officers and other Community Corrections staff have begun industrial action after nine months of negotiations failed to get a deal on pay and workloads.
The risk posed by public phone charging ports
A cyber security expert says he is surprised by how many people in New Zealand remain unaware of dangers posed by USB charger ports in public spaces.
Ferry skipper in critical condition after boat crash in Paihia
A ferry skipper is in a critical condition following a collision between two boats in the Bay of Islands. Robyn was travelling with her husband and two young grandsons from Russell to Paihia just… Video, Audio
Police seek man in grey patch-style jumper after robbery
Police investigating an armed bank robbery are searching for a man wearing a distinctive grey patchwork hoodie.
US Police Officers who shot dead Christian Glass to stand trial
The family of a Christchurch-born man shot dead by police in the US say they're pleased criminal charges against two officers will proceed to trial.
A judge has thrown out the officers' bid to have… Audio
Crime writer Anne Perry, formerly Juliet Hulme, dies aged 84
Anne Perry, formerly known as Juliet Hulme - who served jail time along with Pauline Parker for the notorious murder of Parker's mother in Christchurch's Port Hills - has died, aged 84.
Perry was 15… Audio
Two arrests follow police raid in Massey that uncovered stick of gelignite
Two men have been arrested after the Defence Force blew up a stick of gelignite today following a police raid on a West Auckland property.
Man due in court on kidnapping, assault charges
A Waikato man faces several charges, following an alleged kidnapping.
Bank mass shooting America's 146th of the year
As more details emerge about America's 146th mass shooting of 2023, the mother of a six-year-old child who shot their teacher has been charged with child neglect and recklessly storing a firearm.
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Man's assault charge upgraded to murder after victim dies in hospital
The Indian national was attacked on Linwood Avenue in Christchurch on Friday.
Latitude hack: Ransom demanded, company says it won't pay
Latitude said paying a ransom is out of the question, after millions of consumers' personal details were stolen in both Australia and NZ.
Auckland police investigating array of overnight burglaries
One person has been arrested as police investigate a slew of burglaries in Auckland overnight.
Victim of Christchurch assault has died in hospital
A person has died following an assault in Christchurch on Friday evening.
Police appeal for information after Christchurch store robbed
Police investigating an aggravated robbery in Christchurch are asking the public for information that could assist.
One arrested after person injured in 'unprovoked' carjacking
A man has been arrested following an "unprovoked" assault and carjacking in Palmerston North.
Rescuers pull three from the water near Tiritiri-Matangi Island
Three people have been rescued from a sinking boat in Auckland's Gulf Harbour after their runabout began filling up with water.
Retailers losing faith over robberies and crime
Business owners feel helpless in the face of crime and and have lost hope in the authorities after more break-ins and attacks, a business group claims.
Man arrested after person seriously assaulted in Christchurch
A 31-year-old man had been arrested and charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Superette worker knocked unconscious in robbery
A worker was assaulted and knocked out during a robbery at a superette in Hamilton, police say.
Two arrested after East Auckland burglaries
Police have arrested two youths after a series of burglaries across East Auckland earlier this week.
