Crime
Police repeat safety warnings over powerline tampering
They are renewing an appeal for information as the problem continues across Christchurch.
Ex-Arsenal player in court charged with rape, sexual assault
Thomas Partey is charged with raping two women while he was a player for the English Premier League football club.
How the Epstein files could seriously damage Trump's base
There are signs that the previously unwavering MAGA base of Donald Trump is starting to turn on him as he becomes increasingly embroiled in the Epstein files.
Lies and U-turns from Trump's team over the Epstein files
There are signs that the previously unwavering MAGA base of Donald Trump is starting to turn on him as he becomes increasingly embroiled in the Epstein files. Audio
Youth Theatre says rape charges against ex-employee did not relate to time working there
Auckland entertainer, Cole Thomas Johnston, is facing charges of indecent assault and sexual violation against a girl aged 12 to 15.
Unlicensed security guard accused of responding to police events
Police say Brent Shaw turned up at incidents before them and questioned people.
Police seek public's help in locating Kauri John Howard
Howard is know to frequent Beach Haven and wider Auckland areas.
Police grapple with surge in theft reports
Thousands more theft reports are being loaded every month into police investigation systems that are already under stress.
Police issue appeal for sightings of wanted man
Mark Eruiti Taute, 51, is believed to be actively avoiding capture.
Man killed in prison was 46-year-old from Whangārei
Robert Norman Fitzpatrick died after an incident at Mt Eden prison in June, while a 32-year-old has been charged with murder.
Man charged, vehicle seized after Lower Hutt shooting
The 25-year-old appeared in court today after a man was found with life-threatening injuries in Stokes Valley on Sunday.
Woman in court after toddler found in bus luggage hold
Charges of ill-treating a child have been laid against a 27-year-old who has appeared in North Shore District Court, but the toddler is medically well, police say.
'Deeply saddened': Locals stunned as toddler found in bus luggage hold
A 27-year-old woman has appeared in court after a two-year was left in a suitcase in a luggage compartment for nearly an hour.
Former National Party MP likely sexually abused children
Anthony 'Aussie' Malcolm likely engaged in coercive and/or criminal sexual conduct with "multiple young boys", a summary of police evidence reveals.
Shock after toddler is found in suitcase
A 27-year-old woman has been charged with ill-treatment/neglect of a child after a toddler was found inside a suitcase on a bus when it stopped in the town of Kaiwaka while travelling between… Audio
Woman arrested over toddler case
A woman's been arrested after a toddler was found in a suitcase on an Intercity bus. The two year old was found when the Intercity bus made a planned stop in the Northland town of Kaiwaka, and a… Audio
Net tightens on money launderers, but loosens for law-abiding citizens
There is no doubt that money laundering is a problem in New Zealand, but we should not be catching parents trying to open bank accounts for their kids in our criminal net.
Prominent figure with name suppression back in court
The man faces eight charges, all of which are category three offences meaning the offence is punishable by imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for two years or more.
Sweeping reforms to laundering laws
There's no doubt that money laundering is a problem in New Zealand, but we shouldn't be catching parents trying to open bank accounts for their kids in our criminal net Audio
Landlord left with hours of 'disgusting work', after tenant leaves rental in squalid condition
The landlord provided the Tenancy Tribunal with photographs to show the tenant made no attempt to clean up before she left in February.