Crime

The discovery of 81 bales of cocaine was enough to service the Australian market for one year - or the New Zealand market for 30, the Police Commissioner says.

Children as young as 10 are being targeted for sexploitation by sophisticated international criminals. Audio

The lawyer for a man convicted of the murder that occurred in 1987 also says the Crown did not prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

A woman has been arrested following an attack at a North Shore library that resulted in it closing for two days.

The three occupants - a 19-year-old man and two 14-year-old youths - were arrested at the scene.

A shocked neighbour had concerns about a man living in the Christchurch house where a person died on Saturday night and had previously tried to get him help.

About 6400 people have completed a grieving dad's programme designed to raise awareness about the consequences of driving dangerously

One person has been found dead and another seriously injured in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr.

Twenty extra police officers are heading to Wairoa, Gisborne and Hawke's Bay to fight crime and illegal gang activity.

A man was injured with a machete in a Hamilton robbery this afternoon, police said.

Tattoo artist Shakey Pete has being found guilty of abusing two female clients - a verdict police say is a great result for the women who have had a "horrific time".

The sixth officer arrested is said to have violated department policies on personal conduct, truthfulness, and compliance with regulations regarding the use of a Taser.

Offenders took off with stolen items and dumped a stolen vehicle in Massey, police say.

Disgraced former pop star Gary Glitter has been freed from prison after serving half his 16-year jail term.

A 501 deportee claims he was punched and stomped on before a gunshot fired through his right leg broke his femur.