Crime

Two women were removed from court by security after yelling insults and threats at the accused at the beginning of proceedings.

A man has been charged with his murder.

Children and adults were among those shot in the incident - the suspected shooter fled and remains at large.

While Te Hina Rehua-Whare may not have laid a hand on the five victims, a judge has laid the full blame of the assault at her feet.

A 20-year-old man is alleged to have threatened members of the public and fired a shot into the air.

The two new high security units, scheduled for early 2027, "will add more capacity" to the prison system, says the Corrections Minister.

The Banking Association is criticising social media, technology and telcom companies for not doing enough to prevent scams.

A husband who claimed he didn't know consent was required has failed in his bid to remain in New Zealand and will be deported to India upon his prison release.

A man has been banned from collecting seafood, after extending his customary authority to issue permits well beyond its boundaries.

Frustrated at police progress on his case, Steven Gardiner decided to take the law into his own hands.

There have been 43 arrests, including 20 baggage handlers, as part of a crackdown.

Investigators are seeking two specific cars - one red and one white - believed to be involved in a shooting in Chartwell, Waikato.

Caleb Moefa'auo died from a cardiac arrest after being pepper sprayed in 2022.

Jordan Tegus denies 17 charges, including rape, sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection, indecent assault

On Wednesday police charged a 35 year old Dunedin man with arson who was due to appear in Gore District Court on 17 December.