Crime
Gymnastics coach admits further sex offences against children
Gregory Pask has pleaded guilty to dozens of further charges of sexual offending.
Body found in remote area triggering homicide inquiry
A large police presence can be expected while the scene of Ohautira Road is investigated.
Supreme Court could provide clarity over police tactics - but union fears its impact
The country's highest court is to weigh in on whether police officers are allowed to take random pictures of people on the street. Audio
First boot camp for young offenders to be running by mid-year - minister
The first of the boot camps promised under the coalition government will be operating by the middle of the year.
David Benbow sentenced to 17 years in jail for murder of friend
A High Court judge has described the murder of Christchurch man Michael McGrath as an execution-style killing.
Justice Eaton made the remarks in sentencing David Benbow to a minimum of 17 years in… Audio
Three arrested for 'violent assault' at man's Taitā workplace
The assault left the victim in a critical condition. He is now stable and recovering.
Gerhard Berger's stolen Ferrari found after 28 years
That's the scream of the V-12s at the San Marino Grand Prix in Imola, Italy in 1995.
And there was as much drama on the track for Gerhard Berger as there was off the track.
His rare, red Ferrari… Audio
Christchurch man to be sentenced for murder of childhood friend
A Christchurch man will be sentenced on Tuesday for the murder of his childhood friend, a man who has been missing since 2017.
David Benbow was found guilty of murdering 49-year-old Michael McGrath.
…Man faces sentencing over murder of childhood friend
A Christchurch man will be sentenced today for the 2017 murder of his childhood friend Michael McGrath.
Service stations continue to be targeted by crime
The association representing gas station owners says it's waiting for the government to follow through on promises to crack down on retail crime as service stations continue to be targeted.
On… Audio
Police officer charged after death of fleeing motorcyclist
Police say the officer was charged with dangerous driving causing death following legal advice.
Gas station owner robbed eight times since year began
Owner Sanjai Bagia says he and his staff have become grimly familiar with being victims of armed robbery.
Auckland gas station robbed nearly once a week
An Auckland gas station owner said he has been robbed nearly once a week since the start of the year, as the Motor Trade Association warns we're heading for a "USA-style crime hell". The latest… Audio
Three people facing 150 charges after vandalism spree
Bus shelters and windscreens were shattered and rubbish bins set alight in a trail of chaos across Wellington.
Chinese community fleeced out of thousands through rental scam
Police are alerting the Chinese community to rental scams being advertised online, particularly in Auckland.
Auckland man jailed over child sexual abuse images
Customs searched Hugo Plotton's home in February 2022, finding child sexual abuse and bestiality involving both adults and children.
Govt pushes to improve access to rehab for remand prisoners
The number of people on remand has increased by 146% over the past 10 years and the prison system needs to adapt, Corrections Minister says.
Worker threatened during robbery at Auckland petrol station
The worker set off a fog cannon during the robbery - the second at the store in just 10 months.
Man sentenced for money laundering after cryptocurrency, puppy scam
Guy Behan-Kitto helped to scam multiple people out of thousands of dollars.
'Very dangerous' wanted man arrested
Police searching for a "very dangerous" man who had a warrant out for his arrest said Saturday evening he has been apprehended.
