Crime
Auckland bank employee’s gambling addiction sparked $262,000 embezzlement from ANZ
Auckland District Court judge orders the bank's former employee to serve home detention so he can pay the money back $130 a week.
Indian businesses call on government to create dedicated police task force on retail crime
The task force is one of four demands submitted to Police Minister Mark Mitchell at a public meeting on retail crime in Auckland.
Convicted money launderer Ye Hua fails in bid to dodge record-breaking sentence
Hua was jailed in November for 7½ years after a jury found her guilty of 15 money laundering charges.
'Deep shock': Dad in India mourns unexplained death of son at Dunedin home
Police investigate the circumstances surrounding Gurjit Singh's death in Pine Hill.
'We're in chaos': Anti-drug campaigner calls for help after historic Fiji drug bust
"There isn't a place where they can go" for people to seek help, a Fiji anti-drug advocate says, as police continue "initial stage of the investigation" into meth seizure. Audio
Mixed reactions over government’s 100-day plan on law and order
The Indian community wants more resources devoted to victim support as well as measures to tackle serious youth offending.
Auckland raid: 10 arrested, Vietnamese nationals to be deported
A multi-agency investigation has dismantled a drug and money laundering operation in Auckland being operated by Vietnamese nationals.
'Most serious case of attempted murder': Trio sentenced for plot to kill radio host over religious views
The "charismatic" ringleader who organised a hit on a radio host in the Sikh community has been sentenced to 13 years and 6 months imprisonment.
Mayor reassures community after two killed in tragic circumstances
In unrelated events, a woman was killed in a hit-and-run and a man was shot dead by police after holding his partner hostage on Thursday.
Woman gets record prison term in money laundering case
A churchgoing matriarch of a prosperous Auckland family is believed to have laundered at least $18 million.
Police name 48 year old James Whitikau Barton as man killed in Stoke assault
An investigation into Whitikau Barton's death is ongoing with police appealing to the public for information.
Ellerslie murders: Victim died from blunt force injuries to her head
Police have released further details about the deaths of Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok and Mei Han Chong, saying their murders are "beyond comprehension" for the family.
Fatal Foxton arson: Two vehicles sought by police
Foxton man Dean Kahukiwa was found deceased in a house fire on 27 September. Police are seeking sightings of two vehicles seen on Reeve Street that morning.
'There was blood everywhere' - Person critically injured in Christchurch attack
A motel owner says a frightened staff member came to the aid of a critically injured person covered in blood who turned up at reception after being attacked in the street.
Christchurch powerlines tampered with, Orion spends $500k to fix
Police are investigating reports of people tampering with powerlines around Christchurch.
Arrest warrant issued for woman after Napier hit-and-run
The victim has life-threatening injuries.
Dairy owner speaks of brutal stabbing attack for first time
The victims of a Auckland dairy attack recount the ordeal where one suffered 15 stab wounds to the chest, neck and face.
'I will never forget it' - New Windsor residents in shock after stabbing
Witnesses to a stabbing at an Auckland dairy say they will never forget the shocking scenes of a couple being attacked in their own shop.
Bystanders may have saved man's life after 'violent and vicious attack' at dairy
The courageous actions of people inside a New Windsor dairy when an assault took place may have saved the victim's life, police say.
Two hospitalised following assault at Auckland dairy
Police arrest a 24-year-old man after a violent assault at a dairy in the Auckland suburb of New Windsor that left two people hospitalised on Thursday morning.
