Crime
Police crack down on Hutt Valley street racers
Police say the operation sent a clear message to those wanting to participate in disruptive and illegal activity.
Taiwan carries out first execution in five years, upsetting rights groups
Despite Taiwan's reputation as Asia's most liberal democracy, the death penalty remains broadly popular according to opinion polls.
Indian police volunteer found guilty of doctor's rape and murder
The brutal crime sparked outrage across India, with tens of thousands of people protesting in the weeks after.
How does Customs stop drugs at the border? An inside look
Since 2020, Customs has seized more than 5167kg worth of cocaine and 6241kg of methamphetamine at our borders.
'Quite unusual': Woman's extravagant lengths to get free rent
A Hamilton woman defrauded four property rental companies over nearly three years, costing them tens of thousands of dollars.
Police investigating suspicious fire at Christchurch Primary School
In a post on Facebook they asked anyone who was or may know the person of interest in the photo to get in touch.
Five arrests over $1m damage, theft in the Kinleith Forests
Several gates across the forests had been cut open to allow alleged offenders to access the sites, police say.
Chinese model rescued from scam centre in Myanmar
The area near the border with Thailand has become notorious in recent years for industrial-scale scam compounds concentrated in industrial parks.
Pakistan's Imran Khan handed 14-year jail term in land graft case
The ruling is a setback for talks between the former PM's party and the government, aimed at cooling political instability.
Shoplifter threatened to rape Specsavers staff member
A drunken shoplifter threatened to rape and kill a Specsavers staff member as he stormed out of the store with more than $2000 worth of glasses.
Police respond to brawl at Auckland's Newmarket Station
One man was injured in a fall at the train station and a suspect is being sought by police.
Union mulls stab-proof vests, personal alarms after nurse attacked
Mental health nurses are "so worried about their safety" and more needs to be done, union says. Audio
'Absolutely disgusted' - Locals furious over $75,000 safety fence theft
A local board member said the theft appears well-planned "brazen and appalling". Audio
Thieves steal $75,000 worth of fencing on North Shore
The brazen theft of $75,000 worth of fencing from Auckland's North Shore has left locals worried about safety and ratepayers fuming about footing the bill. Upper Harbour Local Board deputy chairperson… Audio
Social media influencer accused of torturing baby
The 34-year-old Queensland woman is accused of torturing her baby daughter and taking photos of her in "immense distress and pain" to elicit donations.
Bollywood star stabbed in home by intruder
Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was out of danger, police said on Thursday, following stab injuries received in a scuffle with an intruder at his home.
Suspect in murder of Thames man appears in court
A 28-year-old man has appeared in court in Kaitāia accused of murdering 60-year-old Maxwell Connor in Thames earlier this week.
Potting mix in the potty driving Northland travellers batty
Toilet vandals are costing Far North ratepayers dearly - and leaving holidaymakers with nowhere to answer the call of nature.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 16th January
On today's episode, a ceasefire deal has been struck in Gaza. The agreement was made during negotiations in Qatar, and will see a full halt to the fighting, the withdrawal of Israeli soldiers from… Audio
Nelson community remembers slain police officer Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming
Members of the police, friends, family and community members will converge on Nelson's Trafalgar Centre today to remember slain police officer Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming. Samantha Gee reports. Audio
