Crime
Tonga bets on China to modernise farming ahead of polls
Experts say the move could unlock productivity but implementation, infrastructure, and market compliance will be critical for success.
Man who blamed metal music in murder of jogger now eligible for parole
The man says anti-Christ lyrics from a thrash metal band were the backdrop to the fatal moment that ended the mother-of-two's life.
More inappropriate material found as police staff probed after McSkimming
Several police staff are under investigation after an audit of internet usage.
'So nasty at times': Mother shared concerns about son in weeks before her death
Police have been searching for Jeremy Robertson since Karen Gilbert-Palmer was found dead.
'Untrue, illogical': Crown responds to murder accused self-defence argument
David Bridgewater was fatally shot outside a property in Aranui, Christchurch in 2024.
'It played out like a B-grade movie': The obsession with the Louvre heist
Ever since the audacious Parisian break-in, art historian Penelope Jackson's phone has been ringing off the hook.
Air rifle fired into Dunedin house window
Police are asking anyone who saw anything unusual around the Sawyers Bay area to come forward.
Sightings of car sought in relation to Gisborne murder
Bill Maangi was shot in the early hours of Monday, 29 September.
Dozens arrested in nationwide firearms crackdown
Police have arrested 43 people and seized 96 weapons in a national crackdown on illicit firearms.
Greens want public feedback on cannabis laws
More than two dozen people have been jailed mainly for cannabis offences in the last year, the party's co-leader says.
The battle to stop a tide of child sexual abuse material
The Child Exploitation Operations Team deals with the worst of the worst, and has "more work than we can handle".
Border patrols for child predators
The amount of child sexual abuse material entering New Zealand is increasing and getting 'more violent' - and the Customs team managing it can't keep up. Audio
'Inappropriate': Teacher falls pregnant after becoming caregiver for teen she used to teach
A teacher has lost her job after falling pregnant to a troubled teen who moved in with her after she became his caregiver.
Widow of convicted murderer wants to clear his name
Ross Appelgren was accused of beating a fellow prisoner to death in 1985 - but his wife and legal team say fresh evidence will prove he was innocent. Audio
Mark Lundy to appear before Parole Board
The Parole Board will on Tuesday be updated on how convicted murderer Mark Lundy is coping with life outside prison.
Private investigator cleared after client used AI to challenge his report
James Kelly paid a private investigator to provide an "honest assessment" of a police case against him.
Police spike car, arrest suspect after reports of firearm
A 33-year-old man has been taken into custody following the chase and is likely to face a raft of driving related charges, police said.
Charges laid after online threats against Islamic Centre - Police
An 18-year-old faces charges of causing harm by posting digital communication, after threatening the Wellington Islamic Centre.