Crime
Former Gloriavale teacher jailed for abuse, assault of children
Just Standfast had pleaded guilty to several charges of sexual offending against 15 girls, aged between 5 and 16 in May.
Former Auckland Council building inspector admits bribery and corruption charges
Nicholas Bright admitted to 21 charges of corruption and bribery of an official in the Manukau District Court.
Jury takes tour of murder-accused surgeon's home
The jury in the murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne has visited the house where Pauline Hanna was found dead.
Australian mystery murder case has 'extensive' evidence - Court
An "unprecedented" amount of evidence, including extensive CCTV footage, is causing delays in court for the matter of Patrick Orren Stephenson, accused of murdering Victorian woman Samantha Murphy.
Police continue to investigate after woman's body found on beach
Police continue to investigate the unexplained death of a Dargaville woman found at a Northland beach last week.
Man charged with murder after 51-year-old dies on side of highway
The man was found seriously injured on State Highway 12 near Waimamaku and died at the scene.
Police say meth arrests linked to Mexican crime syndicate
Police and Customs say they have disrupted a Mexican crime syndicate operating out of central Auckland importing and distributing methamphetamine.
Loaded rifles found next to child's bed in police raid
Five men are facing charges after illegal weapons were found in the Nelson area, including loaded firearms stored next to a child's bed.
'Maybe I just didn't listen': Jury hears murder-accused surgeon's police interview
Philip Polkinghorne, who claims wife Pauline Hanna committed suicide, questioned if he put too much pressure on her before her death.
Second phase inquest into death of Lachlan Jones begins
The second phase inquest into the death of Lachlan Jones has heard two dramatically differing accounts of what happened to the Gore three-year-old. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
Polkinghorne recalls 111 call after wife's death
'She's dead, she's gone' - the words spoken by retired Auckland eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne in his first phone call after he reported the death of his wife to police. Maia Ingoe reports. Audio
Tikipunga homicide: Police want to speak to person seen riding bike
CCTV images of a person riding a bike in the area where the fatal house fire occurred have been released.
A night of crime: 12 people arrested for stolen vehicle offences
Twelve people, the majority being teenagers, were arrested across Auckland overnight for stealing vehicles.
Polkinghorne's DNA found on bloodstains throughout his house, jury hears
The jury in the High Court trial of Philip Polkinghorne, has been told the retired eye surgeon's DNA was detected on bloodstains found throughout his Auckland home. Felix Walton has more. Audio
'Our hearts are broken': Family of helicopter pilot killed in Papua speak out
Glen Conning was the most caring and loving husband and dad, they say.
Kiwi killed in Papua, calls to designate group 'terrorist entity'
The New Zealand Embassy in Jakarta is seeking further information on reports a helicopter pilot from New Zealand has been killed in Indonesia's Papua province. Waikato University's International Law… Audio
Fatal shooting by police necessary to protect themselves, watchdog rules
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found the shooting of David Fononga in West Auckland last year was justified.
Man arrested after ramming person's car in chase involving armed police
The vehicle crashed a short time later in Otaki and the man was taken into custody.
'We just want it back': School devastated after historic bell stolen
A student noticed the bell that has been at Addington Te Kura Taumatua since 1881 was missing when they went to ring it on Monday morning. Audio
Christchurch School asks public to help find stolen bell
A Christchurch primary school is asking the public to help them find their historic school bell which was stolen at the weekend. Addington Te Kura Taumatua Principal Donna Bilas spoke to Ingrid… Audio