Crime
Woman who threw acid asks judge 'why are you being so mean to me?'
Her victim was left with chemical burns on her skin from the sulphuric acid.
Immigration adviser sold two scam jobs to migrant
Heidi Castelucci, also known as Qian Yu, was caught selling a fake job at her husband's company in taped phone conversations.
Canadian vigilante flies to NZ to confront man over indecent teen chats
A video was posted on social media outing the man. Police are now investigating.
Pinball paradise lost: Drug dealer stripped of arcade machines worth up to $172k
The Christchurch 'Kimzone' arcade doubled as a drug hub.
Police seek help solving violent Wellington robbery
The victim was hospitalised with multiple injuries during the Tuesday afternoon attack.
NZ boosts support for Tonga's drug-fighting efforts
The prime minister has announced further support to combat drug trafficking in Tonga, following announcements earlier in the week in Samoa.
Police release new footage in appeal over Australian grandfather's murder
Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian was snatched from his home last month in what is believed to be a case of mistaken identity.
Four teens charged after burglary and high-speed chase
Two of the accused needed hospital treatment following the incident, police say.
Community rallies to support Northland burglary victim
A Far North community has rallied around its local electrician after three vehicles and his tools were stolen from outside his Tauranga Bay property. Audio
Machete-wielding carjacker to be deported back to NZ
John Suafai Semau threatened four drivers with a machete in Australia in a series of attempted carjackings.
'Agricultural operation': Lines company offers reward to catch copper thieves
There have been more instances of copper theft in North Canterbury since January, compared to the whole of last year according to MainPower. Audio
Man accused of lying about sexual assault to reduce prison sentence
A man who claims he was sexually assaulted as a teen by an older man decades ago has been accused of making up the allegation to get a prison sentence reduced.
Reward offered as thieves steal copper wire from power poles
A Canterbury lines company is offering a $5000 reward in a bid stop to thieves pinching copper wire from their power poles. Mainpower says its already had more thefts this year than in the whole of… Audio
Sexual violation trial halted after jury pursues woman’s sexual history and underwear queries
Jurors asked if her underwear was typical daily style or 'only for special occasions'.
Two schools went in lockdown after reports of an armed person
The person alleged to have a weapon was located, where Police found a knife in their possession.
NSW to introduce new laws to combat LGBTQIA+ hate crimes
Offenders could face up to seven years behind bars under new legislation being introduced to parliament.
Driver who killed teen in speeding crash caught again at 190km/h
Kevin Bishell caused the Taranaki crash that killed Olivia Keightley-Trigg, 18, in 2018.
One man, two brutal killings: How the system 'failed everybody'
More than two decades after killing his partner, Leslie Parr killed again. National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood investigates.
'The people responsible will have talked': Police appeal over Wellington killing
Abdulhassan Nabizadah, 63, was found bleeding and unconscious on the footpath a year ago.
Father acquitted of murder says toddler and baby had 'a scuffle' before son's death
What happened in the 16 minutes that a father was alone with his 10-month-old son in their small, shared bedroom that caused the baby to be "gasping for air" an hour later?
