Crime
Police seize weapons, drugs and cash during raids across Far North
Police have seized drugs, firearms, and cash during a series of planned raids on properties across the Far North.
Beach Haven killing: Tense scenes as teens appear in court
There were tense scenes outside court when two teenagers accused of murdering a 28-year-old in Auckland on Friday night appeared in court.
The 17 and 14-year-old are accused of killing Joshuah Tasi… Audio
Warning over Census scams harvesting information
New Zealanders are being warned to watch out for fake websites and social media accounts claiming to be represent the official Census.
No pleas entered as teens accused of Beach Haven murder appear in court
A clash broke out between court security and family of the accused after they were barred from entering the courtroom.
Police investigate unexplained death of Napier woman
The 46-year-old woman was taken to a medical centre with serious injuries, but police are yet to know how she got them.
Mongrel Mob president sentenced to 10 years’ jail for murder of rival gang prospect
More than a dozen patched Mongrel Mob members, some from out of town, turned up to show their support for the gang boss.
Person critically injured in incident involving motor vehicle, man arrested
The person received a serious head injury following the incident in Whangārei and airlifted to hospital.
Teen, 16, pleads guilty to killing Ōkaihau man Michael John Biggins
A 16-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to manslaughter this morning.
Building catches fire after ram-raid in South Auckland
The car involved in the ram-raid caught on fire, and so did the building.
Beach Haven community reeling after man killed during altercation
Auckland's Beach Haven community is reeling after a man was killed during an altercation with two teenagers on Friday night.
Residents have said they felt traumatised by the attack, with one saying… Audio
More than 100 gather for karakia after fatal assault
More than a hundred people in Auckland's Beach Haven community gathered last night, to pay tribute to a local man who died after a fatal assault on Friday.
He was 28-year-old North Shore local… Audio
Man killed in Beach Haven fatal assault named
The 28-year-old man who died in a fatal assault on an Auckland road on Friday has been named by police.
More than $1 billion of cocaine nabbed in Australia's biggest drug bust
Police have revealed details of a covert international operation that stopped 2.4 tonnes of cocaine, worth a billion dollars, from reaching Western Australia, in what is believed to be the nation's…
Two teens arrested in relation to fatal Auckland assault
Police have charged a 17-year-old and a 14-year-old with murder over a fatal assault in the Auckland suburb of Beach Haven.
Belgian mother who killed her 5 children euthanised at her own request
In Belgium the law allows for people to choose to be euthanised if they are experiencing "unbearable" psychological suffering that cannot be healed.
Deportation reprieve after sex offence and 8 years at large
A man who committed a sex offence and then evaded police for eight years has been given a reprieve against deportation to Vietnam.
Important Christchurch terrorist attack inquiry is approached methodically - FIANZ chair
The Federation of Islamic Associations chair said it is vital the coronial inquiry into the 2019 Christchurch terrorist attack is thorough, and given all the time it needs.
High-profile US attorney Richard 'Alex' Murdaugh sentenced to life for murdering wife and son
Murdaugh, 54, was found guilty on Thursday on two counts of gunning down his wife Maggie, 52, and youngest son, Paul, 22.
Ariana Grande concert bombing could have been stopped - inquiry
The head of MI5 said he was "profoundly sorry" the security service did not prevent the 2017 Manchester Arena attack.
Coroner's inquest into mosque terrorist attack delayed
The coronial inquiry into the deaths of 51 people killed in the 2019 Christchurch terrorist attack has been delayed, due to the amount of evidence being prepared.
