Crime
Police confirm name of Naenae murder accused
Albert Enoka, who was a member of the Tribesmen gang and a former president of the Rebels Motorcycle Club's Christchurch chapter, died on 10 December after being shot on Seddon Street in Naenae.
Waikato prisoner remains at large
48-year-old Damon Anderson escaped from custody during a visit to Waikato Hospital on Monday.
Axes, knives and Tasers - what people are trying to bring into courtrooms
Knives, homemade tasers, screwdrivers, knitting needles, knuckledusters and even a small axe are just some of the items.
Prison homebrew puts inmates on Santa's naughty list
A dozen inmates at Waikeria Prison in Waikato will be charged with misconduct, after being found to have consumed homebrew on Christmas Eve.
Auckland man accused of petrol theft speaks out
Buddhika Rajapakse, who is based in Auckland, has received two letters from BP telling him he's driven off from a petrol station in Whanganui without paying for fuel.
Video emerges of prisoner escaping from Waikato hospital
The man who escaped custody has been named as 48-year-old Damon Anderson.
Vandalism of pou whenua on Great Walk being investigated
The pou whenua - carved posts marking out boundaries or places of significance to Māori - were at Medlands Beach, close to Bark Bay, and at Marahau.
Four men charged with murder after death of Napier homeless man
Boy Taylor, 58, died after an alleged assault last week.
Man arrested and charged with murder in relation to Naenae homicide
A 28-year-old man is due to appear in Court at a later date.
Investigation ongoing into Auckland double-shooting
Two people were seriously injured after a shooting in Hobsonville.
Three arrested after death of Napier homeless man
A third man has been arrested and charged following the death of a Napier homeless man.
Man charged after person shot in Paeroa
A man has been arrested after a person was injured in a firearms incident in the Waikato town this morning.
Prisoner escapes from custody at Waikato Hospital
A prisoner who escaped the custody of Corrections staff at Waikato Hospital in Hamilton was there for "medical oversight".
'A large scale fraud': Huge haul of smuggled tobacco, cigarettes found in tea packets
No importation permits were held for the seized tobacco and cigarettes, and no excise equivalent duties were paid, amounting to around $645,000 in defrauded revenue.
Two seriously injured after shooting in Auckland
Two people are in hospital with serious injuries after a firearms incident in Hobsonville on Sunday night.
Woman charged with murder over death of Wayne Dewes
A 27-year-old is due to appear in court today over the killing that occurred on 28 October.
Fifty years on, people still ask: Who was the Zodiac Killer?
Unlike other serial killers, who were propelled by a relentless need for violence, the Zodiac's ultimate goal seemed to be notoriety.
Copper and robbers: Waikato vicar camps out to catch thieves
Julie Guest says the copper stolen from the St John's Church roof was worth just $500, but the damage caused will cost $125,000.
Man critically injured after assault in Hamilton
Police are investigating after a man was critically injured in an assault early this morning.
'Have a horrible holiday': Pet-sitter's message as couple watch dog die on CCTV
The dog had been for a full check-up the day before the family left and his vet noted he was in good health.