Crime
Suspect in murder of Thames man appears in court
A 28-year-old man has appeared in court in Kaitāia accused of murdering 60-year-old Maxwell Connor in Thames earlier this week.
Potting mix in the potty driving Northland travellers batty
Toilet vandals are costing Far North ratepayers dearly - and leaving holidaymakers with nowhere to answer the call of nature.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 16th January
On today's episode, a ceasefire deal has been struck in Gaza. The agreement was made during negotiations in Qatar, and will see a full halt to the fighting, the withdrawal of Israeli soldiers from… Audio
Nelson community remembers slain police officer Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming
Members of the police, friends, family and community members will converge on Nelson's Trafalgar Centre today to remember slain police officer Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming. Samantha Gee reports. Audio
The arrest of South Korea's president, explained
South Korean investigators arrested impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for alleged insurrection over his bid to impose martial law, ending weeks of defiance.
Murder charge after Thames death
A 28-year-old man has been charged with the murder of 60-year-old Maxwell Connor.
Prisoners on planes: Thousands of inmates flown commercially and privately
A passenger was shocked and left feeling a tad nervous after boarding a commercial flight to find a woman seated nearby who was handcuffed and flanked by uniformed guards.
Guns, cash and 60 bags of cannabis seized in Napier
The Eastern District Organised Crime Unit found the items during a search warrant at a property on Thames St in Napier.
US basketball star's alleged stalker says he's guilty
The 55-year-old Texas man accused of stalking Caitlin Clark also says he wants to stay in jail.
The café brewing second chances
Trade School Kitchen opened in August 2018, with the intention of supporting women who had undergone barista training whilst in Arohata Prison upon their release.
Man charged after alleged indecent assault and aggressive behaviour in Auckland
The man was arrested in Ponsonby on Tuesday afternoon after allegedly punching two people.
Vehicles worth $90k seized during search of property
One hundred ounces of cannabis were also seized during a police operation in Taranaki.
Woman arrested after stabbing near Glenfield Mall
Police officers who responded to the incident were armed as a precaution.
Man living in extended supervision facility charged with indecent assault
The man lives at an 'outside the wire' unit in the grounds of Rimutaka Prison.
Manhunt underway after man escapes police custody
Police are continuing to search for a man who escaped from a Police transport vehicle at the Taupō District Court on Monday night. Taupō mayor David Trewavas spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Reward offered to catch rescue helicopter drug thieves
The head of Otago's rescue helicopter is dipping into his own pocket to provide a $10,000 reward to catch whoever stole critical medical supplies from a rescue helicopter. Tess Brunton has more. Audio
Prisoner on the run after escaping from van in Taupō
Police are hunting a prisoner who has escaped from a transport van in Taupō, and are warning people not to approach him.
Man convicted of murder may have believed he was in anime
A convicted murderer may have been acting out a scene from a Japanese anime TV series when he beat a man to death.
'Steaming mad': Critical supplies stolen from rescue helicopter
The drugs that were taken also pose a danger if people take them recreationally, police warn.
Man charged after alleged kidnap attempt in Christchurch
A man has been charged with kidnapping after allegedly trying to pull someone into a vehicle in the Christchurch suburb of Sydenham, police say.
