Crime
Man killed in Beach Haven fatal assault named
The 28-year-old man who died in a fatal assault on an Auckland road on Friday has been named by police.
More than $1 billion of cocaine nabbed in Australia's biggest drug bust
Police have revealed details of a covert international operation that stopped 2.4 tonnes of cocaine, worth a billion dollars, from reaching Western Australia, in what is believed to be the nation's…
Two teens arrested in relation to fatal Auckland assault
Police have charged a 17-year-old and a 14-year-old with murder over a fatal assault in the Auckland suburb of Beach Haven.
Belgian mother who killed her 5 children euthanised at her own request
In Belgium the law allows for people to choose to be euthanised if they are experiencing "unbearable" psychological suffering that cannot be healed.
Deportation reprieve after sex offence and 8 years at large
A man who committed a sex offence and then evaded police for eight years has been given a reprieve against deportation to Vietnam.
Important Christchurch terrorist attack inquiry is approached methodically - FIANZ chair
The Federation of Islamic Associations chair said it is vital the coronial inquiry into the 2019 Christchurch terrorist attack is thorough, and given all the time it needs.
High-profile US attorney Richard 'Alex' Murdaugh sentenced to life for murdering wife and son
Murdaugh, 54, was found guilty on Thursday on two counts of gunning down his wife Maggie, 52, and youngest son, Paul, 22.
Ariana Grande concert bombing could have been stopped - inquiry
The head of MI5 said he was "profoundly sorry" the security service did not prevent the 2017 Manchester Arena attack.
Coroner's inquest into mosque terrorist attack delayed
The coronial inquiry into the deaths of 51 people killed in the 2019 Christchurch terrorist attack has been delayed, due to the amount of evidence being prepared.
Revealed - the total number of ram raids last year
A total of 516 ram raids occurred in 2022; the number has quadrupled in the space of just two years, new figures show.
Man with stab wounds believed to have walked to hospital after Wellington assault
A man is in a serious condition after being stabbed several times near Wellington Hospital early Thursday morning.
Napier crime meeting organiser on police mobile base
After a large public meeting in Napier where people detailed concerns about crime, police have responded.
They have introduced a 'mobile base' where residents can report crimes.
Meeting organiser… Audio
National's Mark Mitchell on Hawke's Bay crime
National says the government's been way too slow in bolstering police numbers in cyclone-hit Hawke's Bay.
The Prime Minister has announced more police are being sent in despite initially hosing down… Video, Audio
Police Commissioner on crime after cyclone in Hawke's Bay
National's police spokesperson Mark Mitchell says the government's response on crime in Hawke's Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle has been too slow.
The Prime Minister has announced more police are being… Video, Audio
Man pleads not guilty to manslaughter over Boxing Day motorway crash
The man accused of kidnapping a woman in South Auckland last year has pleaded not guilty to a new charge of manslaughter.
Cyclone-hit community meets about crime issues
Cyclone-hit communities have set up road-blocks and reported theft and being threatened with firearms - while police and politicians insist there has been no spike in crime.
But regardless of… Audio
Hundreds meet at Napier winery to talk security
Rural communities around Napier and Hastings have told officials that, they are scared, sleepless - and armed.
More than 200 people turned out at the Crab Farm Winery last night to share their… Audio
From crime to care: A history of abortion in New Zealand
As the US gets to grips with the massive implications of the overturn of Roe v Wade last year, how has abortion legislation in New Zealand changed over the years? It's the subject of a new book from… Audio
Five teens arrested after South Auckland burglary
Five teenagers have been arrested after a burglary in South Auckland.
Call for photos or video of Whangārei serious assault
Police want members of the public to send them photos or video of a serious assault that took place in Whangārei on Sunday.
