Crime
Charges laid over crime spree that saw tourist assaulted, robbed
Several people are facing charges over a crime spree that includes two assaults, a robbery and thefts from vehicles, police say.
Authorities seize nearly 3 million pieces child sex abuse, terrorism material
The material included videos and images of "horrific" child abuse, as well as violent extremist content.
Julian Assange's wife says he would not survive US jail if extradited
The WikiLeaks founder is wanted in the US on espionage charges and faces up to 175 years in prison.
High-speed stolen car run ends in arrest
A young driver caught in a stolen car admitted doing burnouts and tearing through a South Dunedin street at 180km/h.
High school closed after threatening call
Police advised the school to close after the threat was made on Sunday.
New Zealand signs up to alliance targetting hackers-for-hire
New Zealand has signed up to an alliance against hackers-for-hire, though all it requires is the country take part in talks.
Police seek footage of vehicle pursuit after man shot dead by officer
The 31-year-old man shot dead by an officer after a car chase and allegedly threatening a family with a firearm was known to police.
Man allegedly flees police by swimming out to sea
The man swam "quite a distance offshore" before being picked up by officers in a surf lifesaving boat.
Woman charged over electorate office vandalism
Police have charged a 27-year-old over recent vandalism of politicians' offices.
Donald Trump faces dual hearings in Georgia and New York
Former US President Donald Trump has faced dual hearings this morning in Georgia and New York.
Trump chose to attend the hearing in Manhattan, this one concerned a motion to dismiss the case brought… Audio
Man threatening parent and child fatally shot by police
A man was fatally shot by police on the afternoon of Thursday February 15 after fleeing a police stop and threatening a parent and child with a firearm.
Police say they stopped the man just after… Audio
Man caught with child sex abuse videos jailed
A Wairarapa man has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for possessing and distributing child sex abuse videos.
Head of Police Maritime unit responds to boat thefts
A warning for boaties today to keep their boats and jet-skis secure and out of sight due to a spate of thefts. Most of the thefts are from the city of sails and the Head of the Police Maritime unit… Video, Audio
Baggage handler jailed over role in 19kg meth bust
The 47-year-old man was a key organiser of the attempt to smuggle a suitcase through the airport, while the border was shut.
Australia moves to make 'doxxing' illegal
After the private message log from a group of Jewish Australians was published online, prime minister Anthony Albanese made the call for stronger criminal consequences for doxxing. Audio
Residents share relief over Helen Gregory homicide arrest
The arrest was welcomed by Khandallah locals, but questions remain over whether her death means elderly community members need to be looked after more.
Police searching for man with weapons and firearms offences
Police are asking the public for help to locate Nepia Taonui, but warn he should not be approached.
Calls for PM to ban greyhound racing after deaths
There are calls for the Prime Minister to put his money where his mouth is and ban Greyhound racing, after two deaths during race days in Christchurch in recent weeks. Animal organisation SAFE said… Video, Audio
Paraparaumu teacher charged with murder of Helen Gregory
Kandallah residents are relieved police have arrested and charged a 52 year old woman for the murder of their fellow resident Helen Gregory. The 79 year old was found dead in her Baroda Street home… Audio
Plea delayed for man charged with crashing into Bay of Islands ferry
The 48-year-old man has been given another two weeks to decide his plea.
