Crime
'A needless death': Five ex-officers charged over killing of Black motorist in US
A lawyer representing Tyre Nichols' family says he lost his life in "a particularly disgusting manner" in what should have been a routine traffic stop.
Officer's force 'reasonable and appropriate' despite woman's injury - IPCA
An officer's efforts to restrain a mentally distressed woman, which saw her receive a torn knee ligament, have been ruled "reasonable and appropriate" by the police watchdog.
AK's Belmont dairy owner on recent ramraids, new PM
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will spend his first official day on the job in Auckland visiting businesses today. It comes as Mr Hipkins is under pressure amid a global inflation pandemic and the cost… Audio
'Pathetic and juvenile': Man attacked over clothing colour while waiting for KFC
A judge has criticised the "pathetic and juvenile" attitude that gang members can dictate to others what colours they can wear and where.
Prominent political figure in court on historical sexual assault charges
A prominent political figure has appeared in court on charges relating to alleged sexual assault, including touching the genitals of an underage boy.
Seven people killed in San Francisco shooting
Seven people have been killed in the United State's 33rd mass shooting so far this year.
The attack happened at a mushroom farm at Half Moon Bay, south of San Francisco.
The 67-year-old suspect… Audio
Signs re-instating Māori name for town ripped out of ground hours after installation
Signs re-instating the name - Pākaraka - at a settlement on the outskirts of Whanganui have been ripped out of the ground just hours after being installed.
Ngāti Maika hapu says the act of vandalism… Audio
Covid-19 cut known human trafficking, but Ukraine war a risk - UN
The Covid-19 pandemic led to the first drop in the known number of human trafficking victims in 20 years.
Hawke's Bay police cracking down on vehicle thefts
The decision comes in the wake of a higher number of vehicles being stolen in Napier with some being used to commit more crimes.
Builder escapes jail term by 'slim margin' for $300,000 tax evasion
Some of the money Christopher Win deducted from employees' wages was spent on Uber Eats and overseas travel.
Common excuses highlighted in new police anti-speeding campaign
Police have launched a new safety campaign to try and reduce the horrific death toll on our roads. Video
California police name Lunar New Year gunman
California police have identified the gunman suspected of killing 10 people in a ballroom dance studio near Los Angeles as 72 year old Huu Can Tra.
The man shot and klled himself inside a white van… Audio
Tip-off leads to arrest of man accused of possessing child sex abuse material
A tip-off from an overseas child protection organisation has led to Customs arresting the man over the weekend.
Footage sought after Hamilton police chase leads to four arrests
Four youths have been arrested following a police pursuit in Hamilton overnight.
Three arrests after aggravated robbery in Masterton
Three youths have been arrested following an aggravated robbery in Masterton yesterday.
Police seek help to trace 'distinctive looking vehicle' after woman assaulted
Police in Bay of Plenty are asking for the public's help to locate a vehicle of interest, after a woman was seriously assaulted in Te Puke.
How Andrew Tate targeted Romanian teens on social media
Daria Gusa was 16 and still at school, when she says she received a private message on Instagram from Andrew Tate, a high-profile influencer almost 20 years older than her.
Teen charged with attacking girl in park appears in court
A teenager charged with attacking a teenage girl near a Christchurch park has reappeared in court.
Māngere East shooting: Two seriously injured at South Auckland home
Two people have been seriously injured after a shooting at a house in Māngere East, in Auckland.
Wheels come off charities' efforts after criminals target vans in Rangiora
Two vans belonging to Rangiora charities have had their converters cut out by criminals.
