Crime
Hackers hit Australian state's court recording database
Recordings of some court hearings between November and December may have been stolen, Court Services Victoria said in a statement.
Jewellery store robbed in broad daylight at Auckland mall
Another Michael Hill Jewellery store has been robbed in broad daylight, with two masked men smashing display cabinets with hammers.
'Unattractive' cars less likely to be stolen from, say police
Police are urging vehicle owners to take extra caution after a spike in car thefts in Northern Auckland.
Youth crime: Ram raiders swap vehicles for power tools to break into shops
Robbers are ditching vehicles for power tools as they change tack in their relentless bid to fleece goods from dairies and bottle stores.
Investigation into stabbing of teen in Timaru
Police are investigating a stabbing in Timaru that left a 13-year-old boy in a serious condition.
The brutal murder that rocked Norfolk Island
In 2002, the first murder on Norfolk Island in more than 150 years shocked the small island community. Two decades later, the NZ killer will soon be released.
Christmas crime: Three people charged after aggravated robbery at bottle store
Police say the men entered the shop on Mokoia Road in Auckland's Birkenhead last night where two staff members were assaulted.
Lockdown protester warned after saying judge would be 'hung in the street'
An anti-Covid lockdown protester was warned about his behaviour after posting a video online in which he spoke of a judge being "hung in the street".
Vehicle sought after early morning ram raid in Auckland
It is believed multiple vehicles were involved in a ram raid at a superette in west Auckland this morning.
'Disturbingly' large amount of drugs found in baby's cot
Nearly $300,000 worth of cannabis and cash have been seized in Napier and Hastings, as police target drug dealing with links to the local Mongrel Mob.
Altercation took place before 'unexplained' death - police
Police are investigating a sudden death that occurred in Hamilton on Thursday afternoon.
Man charged with murder after Auckland prison death
Police have charged a man with murder following the death of an inmate and the assault of another man at the Auckland South Corrections Facility in Wiri yesterday.
Two shot in Timaru, wounded man dropped off at petrol station
A man with a gunshot wound was dropped off at a petrol station and a woman was admitted to hospital in the early hours..
Corrections officer threatened with being sacked for speaking up over corruption at Rimutaka Prison
A former Corrections officer says she was threatened with the sack when she spoke up about widespread corruption at Rimutaka Prison.
A three-year police investigation into the jail has this week led… Audio
Police believe more than one person present during assault before Massey death
A post mortem has revealed Ramandeep Singh died as a result of his injuries received in an assault.
Cocaine, MDMA and $88k seized in Central Otago police busts
Nine people will face a range of drug dealing charges, police say.
'Bitterly disappointed': Mother of slain police officer on coroner's decision
Diane Hunt says her son was killed because of his police uniform - and she doesn't think the organisation is any better equipped to stop similar deaths. Audio
Massey homicide: Victim was an Armourguard security patroller, company confirms
Armourguard said the victim was 25-year-old Ramandeep Singh, who was working for the company through a contractor.
Marvel film star found guilty of attacking ex-girlfriend
Actor Jonathan Majors, seen as one of the future faces of the superhero franchise, has been convicted for attacking his ex-girlfriend in the back of a car.
Six people charged with corruption and bribery at Rimutaka Prison
Police have charged six people following a three-year investigation into criminal activity at Rimutaka Prison in Upper Hutt.
One prisoner, a current employee, a member of the public and three former… Audio
