Crime
Defence Force dispose of 'item of concern' at Hamilton Police station, man arrested
A man has been taken into custody on multiple charges after an "item of concern" was found at the Hamilton Police Station and dealt with by the NZ Defence Force.
Kiwi scientist at the heart of the UK's serial killer case
An international expert panel has found there is no evidence to support the conviction of British serial killer, Lucy Letby, in a detailed report released this week. Audio
Musician on trial for alleged domestic violence
Appearing via video, the complainant told the jury the defendant, her ex-partner, strangled, punched, threatened to kill, and hit her over the head with a full 1.5-litre plastic bottle on separate…
Victim warns new stalking bill could protect stalkers, harm victims
A victim warns that new stalking laws could "do more harm than good".
Police want harsher sentences for assaults on officers
After multiple vehicle attacks against officers, police are calling for convicted offenders to spend significant time behind bars.
Man in IDEA services mental health unit victim of bullying
There's a call for accountability after assaults against a man ordered by the court to stay in a mental health unit run by IDEA services. Anne Hunt said her grandson, Daniel - who was sent the… Audio
Extradition file prepared for Vietnamese officials suspected of indecent assaults
An extradition file was being prepared despite no extradition treaty between New Zealand and Vietnam.
Trio on the run after robbing Auckland superette
Police in Auckland are searching for three people after an aggravated robbery on Thursday afternoon.
Man charged in West Auckland family harm incident
Police were called to the scene on Tudor Road just after 10.10pm.
Man pleads guilty to kidnapping, bomb threat charges
The man who threatened to blow a woman up with a homemade bomb was furious with the outcome of an earlier court matter.
'You might be wasting my time,' judge tells 'sovereign citizen'
A man who allegedly stole critical equipment from a rescue chopper has had an unusual court appearance.
Trump imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court
The US president has targeted people who work on investigations of US citizens or US allies such as Israel.
Person injured after being assaulted outside medical centre
The offenders fled in vehicles before police arrived on the scene.
Seven charged after firearms incident in Mākara
Seven men are due to appear after an armed offenders callout to a property in Makara.
'There's no boundaries any more': Spike in funeral livestream scams
Funeral directors are warning of an alarming increase in funeral livestream scams on social media platforms. The scams circulated for funerals of high profile people, such as the late Green...
Funeral directors warn of 'alarming' rise in livestream scams
Funeral directors are warning of an alarming increase in funeral livestream scams on social media platforms. The scams circulated for funerals of high profile people, such as late Green Party MP Efeso… Audio
Thailand cuts power to giant scam site operations in Myanmar
Thailand has cut electricity supplies to areas in Myanmar home to internet sites that are part of a global, billion-dollar scam industry.
Man seriously hurt in Wainuiomata street brawl
Those involved left the scene in a Wellington suburb before police arrived.
Police investigating attack on woman found injured in park
Police are investigating an attack on a woman who was found critically injured in a Christchurch park. They're appealing for public help to work out what happened to her at Richmond Village Green on… Audio
Sentimental service medals stolen from Waihī property
Police are looking for anyone with information on the Sunday night burglary.