Crime
Doctor avoids conviction after filming med student in shower
A doctor who wanted to have sex with one of his male medical students gave him medication meant for erectile dysfunction and told him it was to help him sleep.
Three homicide investigations opened in one day
A deadly Saturday morning saw homicide investigations open relating to deaths in Whangarei, Kaikohe and Hamilton.
Fire at Huntly business suspicious, police say
Two men have been arrested for illegal gun possession near a suspected arson at a Huntly business, and police are appealing for witnesses.
Man charged with murder after Hamilton death
A man has been charged with murder after a man was found dead in Hamilton and another critically injured.
Homicide investigation launched after Kaikohe man with stab wounds dies
Emergency services were called to a property on Mangakahia Road, south of the town, just after 9am on Saturday.
Homicide investigation launched after death at Whangārei property
Police arrested a 53-year-old at the address, who was known to the victim.
'I fell in love with the peace' - Former prisoner's journey to the farm
After a childhood filled with gang violence and facing imprisonment for manslaughter at 16, a finalist for the KiwiBank Young New Zealander of the Year credits farming, family and forgiveness for… Video, Audio
The case of the shoebox with $164,080 inside
It is one of many in the ongoing police campaign to seize hundreds of millions of dollars in cash, assets and property from criminals.
Defence Force sex assault prevention team's future uncertain
The NZDF have put its team specialising in preventing and responding to sexual offences on notice as part of consultation on cost cutting.
Police seek vehicle as part of Hamilton homicide investigation
A homicide investigation is underway in Hamilton after a man was found dead.
Islamophobia has 'no place in New Zealand,' Luxon says on mosque attack anniversary
Prime Minister says the country must continue to confront the forces which led to the deadly attacks on 15 March 2019. Audio
'Extermination camp' found in Mexico, raising fears
A group has uncovered what it calls an "extermination camp" in Mexico, where evidence has been found of crematoriums, skeletal remains and hundreds of pairs of shoes.
Firm posts message: 'Not us', after second Auckland funeral director arrested
The directors at Tipene Funerals say the latest arrest of an Auckland funeral director as part of Operation Lola is "not us".
Sean 'Diddy' Combs pleads not guilty to new indictment as trial nears
Sean 'Diddy' Combs pleaded not guilty on Friday to a new indictment regarding forcing employees to work long hours with little sleep
'Worst thing they've ever seen' - Man sentenced over killing thousands of eels
Gore man Bryson David Clark pleaded guilty to three charges of breaches of the Resource Management Act (RMA).
'We have something you will never have' - Victims speak out as serial rapist sentenced
John Hope Muchirahondo was found guilty last year of offending against nine women between 2011 and 2021. Audio
Jailed businessman gives up fight for permanent name suppression
Aaron Coupe abandoned his appeal on 13 March.
John Hope Muchirahondo jailed for 23 years
A prolific sexual predator who attacked and abused vulnerable and sometimes unconscious woman over a decade, will remain behind bars for at least the next ten years. John Hope Muchirahondo who raped… Audio
'Completely unacceptable' - Teen charged after fleeing police
Police in Auckland have arrested two people after tracking a fleeing vehicle across the city early on Friday morning.
