Crime
Two teens among four charged with Napier murder
The body of street dweller and identity Boy Taylor, 58, was found a week out from Christmas Day.
Investigation into Waikato woman's death extends to Christchurch
Turipapa Tukere died in Ngāruawāhia on 27 December.
Memorial plaques for fire victims stolen from cemetery
Twenty-three plaques have been stolen from a cemetery where they are part of a memorial for victims of the country's deadliest fire.
'Years of abuse' before mother of four's murder
Toakase Finau was found dead in the boot of her own car while police were doing a routine bail check.
NZ woman in serious condition after being set on fire
An Auckland woman, Destiny Otton-Rakuraku, remains in serious condition in hospital in Brisbane after being set on fire. ABC reporter Arianna Levy spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Trump's Capitol riot orders: Only 14 not pardoned
Those pardoned include the former leader of the far-right Proud Boys group, Enrique Tarrio, who was sentenced to 22 years in prison.
Baby discharged from hospital, police investigate serious injuries
Police continue to investigate how the five-month-old received serious head injuries.
Suspect appears in court after NZ woman set on fire in Queensland home
Destiny Otton-Rakuraku is fighting for her life in a Queensland hospital after allegedly being set on fire by a man in her own home.
Meth worth $11m found inside wet towels in US woman's suitcase
The woman has appeared in court after 31kg of meth was found in her checked-in suitcases at Auckland Airport over the weekend.
What to expect in the deadly mushroom poisoning trial
The upcoming trial of Erin Patterson is shaping up as the biggest case Victoria has seen in years.
Man charged after gun fired at Middlemore Hospital
Police say it's fortunate no one was hurt in the incident that occurred three weeks ago.
Two charged over street racing at three times speed limit
Southland police have also impounded two vehicles after investigating reports they were travelling at 150km/h.
Armed robbers hit Takapuna restaurant, offenders on the run
The duo stole a number of items, fleeing the scene in a vehicle before police arrived.
Cyclists hit the brakes on 'out-of-breath' thief's getaway
A man in Invercargill has been arrested after choosing to rob perhaps the worst possible victims - a group of elite cyclists.
Pack rape sentences 'messed up' says teen victim
Terror and pain coursed through the body of a teen girl who was being held in a bedroom and repeatedly raped.
Police crack down on Hutt Valley street racers
Police say the operation sent a clear message to those wanting to participate in disruptive and illegal activity.
Taiwan carries out first execution in five years, upsetting rights groups
Despite Taiwan's reputation as Asia's most liberal democracy, the death penalty remains broadly popular according to opinion polls.
Indian police volunteer found guilty of doctor's rape and murder
The brutal crime sparked outrage across India, with tens of thousands of people protesting in the weeks after.
How does Customs stop drugs at the border? An inside look
Since 2020, Customs has seized more than 5167kg worth of cocaine and 6241kg of methamphetamine at our borders.
'Quite unusual': Woman's extravagant lengths to get free rent
A Hamilton woman defrauded four property rental companies over nearly three years, costing them tens of thousands of dollars.
