Crime
Man pleads not guilty to murdering 10-month-old baby Mustafa Ali
Baby Mustafa was taken unconscious to Te Kūiti Hospital in June and died.
Canterbury police crack down on street racing
Canterbury police say illegal street racing turning violent or resulting in death was the reason for their crack down at the weekend. Officers in the region gave out almost 450 driving infringement… Audio
Street racer crackdown could isolate youth, car enthusiasts say
Community leaders are welcoming a wave of police operations to curb illegal street racing, but not everyone is on board.
Banks warn of 'scams war'
NZ's major banks are all Australian-owned - and the 'big four' across the Tasman say they are under constant cyber-attack that is costing consumers billions.
Minister defends under-fire proto boot camp
Documents show staff running the course suffered severe distress and physical assaults, and Labour says the money could be better spent elsewhere. Audio
Police seek witnesses after teen on bus assaulted with metal rod
The teen suffered severe facial injuries, including three missing teeth and a further three teeth that were later found to be damaged.
Number of sextortion reports likely just the tip of the iceberg - police
The number of sextortion reports police receive is likely only the tip of the iceberg.
Why Golriz Ghahraman failed to escape conviction
A judge has released the reasons why the former Green MP was handed a shoplifting conviction.
'I'll sue you': Trespassed realtor threatened to sue tenant
When a foreign affairs staffer heard that Saudi Arabian officials were going to view his rented apartment he had his landlord trespassed after she refused to recognise his security concerns.
Police investigate after knife pulled out during fight at Auckland mall
A shopper has described the terrifying moment a knife was pulled out during an altercation at Auckland's Westfield Newmarket this afternoon.
Judge tells man who sent inappropriate messages to ‘get a job’
A young man who sent inappropriate Snapchat messages to two girls he knew has been told by a judge to "get a job and do some work on yourself."
Auckland coin collector out of pocket after elaborate TradeMe scam
An elaborate TradeMe scam has left an Auckland collector $10,000 poorer.
Police take 19 cars, issue 138 fines in Wellington boy racer crackdown
Under Operation Kereru, police around the country are taking action against illegal street racers.
Panama Papers money-laundering accused acquitted
A Panamanian court has acquitted 28 people charged with money-laundering under cases linked to the Panama Papers and 'Operation Car Wash' scandals.
Police launch national crackdown on illegal street racers
Police around the country have been kept busy dealing with illegal street racers.
What is 'loss-reactive shoplifting?' An expert explains
Former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman's lawyer says 'loss-reactive shoplifting' caused her to take nearly $9000 worth of clothes. But what does this term mean?
Kim Dotcom fails latest bid to stop govt releasing hard drives
Kim Dotcom's latest bid to stop the government from releasing his hard drives and passwords to the FBI has failed.
Fight breaks out in court, defendant attacked in dock
Supporters of a woman fatally bashed by her partner jumped over a glass partition during her killer's sentencing.
Survey reveals New Zealand's most common crime
New crime figures show a significant increase in vehicle theft and growing levels of people falling victim to online fraud.
Golriz Ghahraman convicted and fined on shoplifting charges
The 43 year old politician and former lawyer was sentenced in the Auckland District Court this afternoon after pleading guilty in March to stealing almost $9000 dollars of clothing. Audio
