Crime
Family of man found dead outside vape store 'in shock'
Police found the man dead a car after reports of gunfire outside near business.
More police hit the beat in Auckland CBD
The number of police officers dedicated to central-city foot patrols has topped 51.
Four teenagers arrested after Christchurch Nike store burglary
Police were called just after 2am on Sunday to the store in Cashel Street, where windows had been smashed and items stolen.
US Secret Service faces scrutiny after Trump shooting
The speaker of the Republican-controlled US House of Representatives says officials from the Secret Service, the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI will be called for hearings.
Analysis: Donald Trump to attend RNC after shooting
The attempted assassination of Donald Trump took place just days before the Republican National Convention is due to meet to confirm him as the party's presidential nominee. Correspondent Simon Marks… Audio
Man who stabbed neighbour to death says he has learned patience
A man who snapped and stabbed his elderly neighbour to death in a fit of rage says he has learned the art of patience.
Bayfair Michael Hill smash-and-grab: 'Crushing' prison sentence for teen robber
A teen involved in a smash-and-grab robbery of a Michael Hill Jewellers store has been given a "crushing" sentence, with the judge saying this kind of offending has become "endemic" and a strong…
'It's very hard' - Jewellery store reopens following devastating robbery
An Auckland jewellery store has reopened after an attack that left its owner hospitalised.
Gun fired, man found dead in car
A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a man in Auckland on Saturday night.
'I worry for my daughter's safety every day' - Chinese Kiwis lead rally against Auckland crime
Hundreds of Chinese New Zealanders attended an Auckland rally today organised by the Crime Prevention Group.
Australia's 'preparing for espionage' case explained
Analysis - This is a significant case and one worth watching, writes the University of Queensland's Sarah Kendall.
Shots fired at Whangārei grandmother's house
An elderly woman is "understandably distressed" after her Whangārei house was shot at overnight, police say.
New Zealander killed in California robbery to be farewelled next week
A funeral for the New Zealander killed during a robbery in the United States will be held this week in Auckland.
Police request to charge Hawke's Bay man with human trafficking declined
The 45-year-old is already facing charges of exploitation and rape.
Mercedes thief jailed for chase that claimed car owner's life
Allister Christie saw his stolen car being driven and gave chase. His body was found the next day, still trapped in his submerged car.
Should security guards have greater powers?
Security guards could be on the cusp of getting greater powers as the government looks to curb retail crime. Audio
Meat thief's escape foiled by chip-hungry cop, police say
A policeman who stopped to buy a pack of chips has nabbed a shoplifter who was trying to sneak out of a supermarket laden a stolen basket of meat, police say.
Hamilton man urinates on supermarket shelves in front of shocked shoppers
The incident was one in a spate of shoplifting incidents, but likely the most bizarre of them all - and with no apparent reason for his behaviour.
Appeal for David Tamihere to say where Heidi Paakkonen is buried
The convicted killer of the two Swedish backpackers is being called on "to do the right thing". Audio
Phone repairer accused of trying to download customer's nude photos
A Mobile Planet employee has been suspended after reportedly trying to send himself a customer's nude photos.
