Crime
Luigi Mangione attorney claims his rights were violated
The 26-year-old has pleaded not guilty to state charges but has yet to enter a plea on federal murder charges related to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Homicide investigation launched after reported stabbing
Police say a 25-year-old man has been taken into custody.
Hadi Matar guilty of attempted murder of novelist Salman Rushdie
The writer was stabbed multiple times in the head, neck, torso and left hand in 2022.
Police respond to Auckland 'handheld weapon' incident
A person is being sought after three men were reported to be involved in an altercation in central Auckland.
Three arrests after gang tangi in Te Puke
Three people have been arrested on weapons and drugs charges during a gang funeral in Te Puke.
Students on edge after report of rape near university campus
A 36-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including unlawful sexual connection and burglary. Audio
Dunedin police patrolling student flat area after alleged rape
The attack happened on February fourth at a property on Cosy Dell Road - an area close to Otago University, with a number of student flats. Police say an unknown man entered the house and assaulted an… Audio
Former US officer convicted over fatal shooting of NZ man
Christian Glass was shot five times by police after calling 911 during an apparent mental health crisis in Colorado.
Police identify teen trio over string of robberies
All three - aged between 11 and 15 - targeted a retail store, dairy and petrol station.
Police appeal to public following Northland armed robbery
Police said they received reports of four males entering a store on Broadway, Kaikohe armed with a hammer and tyre iron, who jumped the counter taking items including cigarettes and cash.
Guilty pleas in multimillion dollar fake fat export case
It comes after the Ministry for Primary Industries withdrew most of the charges.
Ngāpuhi leader Sonny Tau jailed after seven-year indecency case
"For seven years I've endured lies and rumours about what happened to me in 2017 when I was just 16 years old," the former leader's victim told the court.
Trump FBI pick Patel confirmed amid Justice Department tumult
Patel was confirmed by a 51-49 vote on Thursday.
One of country's most prolific shoplifters jailed
Terese Odette Harris was jailed on 90 charges related to her shoplifting spree.
Court dismisses three suspects in Liam Payne homicide investigation
Two others accused of supplying drugs to the former boy band star are remanded in custody pending the start of their trial.
Ex-Spanish football boss Rubiales to pay fine over kiss without consent
Prosecutors had sought a prison sentence over the incident that provoked a heated debate in Spain about sexism in women's football and wider Spanish society.
Metal Yoda sculpture stolen from backyard
Police are asking for the public's help to find the sculpture stolen from a Wellington property.
Advisory Group appointed to tackle organised crime groups
It will aim to ensure better cross-government response in tackling international and domestic crime groups.
Man who died after Hawke's Bay assault named
A homicide investigation was launched after the man died in Hawke's Bay Hospital on Sunday night, after he was dropped off following an attack.
Jury finds rapper A$AP Rocky not guilty in gun assault case
Rakim Mayers, aka A$AP Rocky, was accused of pointing a handgun at a former friend and firing twice in their direction.
