Crime

The head of Pinnacle Health is urging patients at its clinics to be vigilant about any online activity in the wake of a cyber attack last week.

Comment: New Zealanders reacted with disbelief at the sentencing of Jayden Meyer to home detention after his conviction for rape, sexual violation and indecent acts.

Liam Mclean's sister saw him for the last time as he lay in a coffin, half his face unrecognisable after being thrown out of Ethan Stewart's speeding car.

A spate of recent ram raids in Kāpiti has left business owners on edge, with some saying their pleas for help have gone unheard by authorities. Audio

Two men have been arrested after leading police on a 32km chase around Auckland, before crashing into a fence.

A former police officer believes many of the recent smash and grab raids aren't well thought out, and more security measures may help stop the crimes.

A Kāpiti Coast shop owner whose store was ram-raided early today says he has spent months trying to get permission to install protective barriers.

An 18-year-old man has been arrested after several people were injured at an Invercargill area property Friday night.

Police say they are increasing patrols of shopping centres and malls this weekend after a dramatic smash-and-grab robbery last night left panicked shoppers fleeing.

Police are warning of increasing incidents of extortion where young people are targeted on social media by overseas offenders.

Police are continuing to investigate the death of Korrey Whyman, after she died from a gunshot wound in Rotorua earlier this week.

An off-duty police officer has been charged with drink driving causing death after a cyclist was killed earlier this month in the Auckland suburb of Flat Bush.

Three men charged after a Pōneke rugby player was bashed have all either been discharged without conviction or had their charges dismissed.

A young mum shot and killed near Mourea at the weekend is being remembered for her "beautiful smile" and humble personality.