Crime
US funeral home owner jailed for selling body parts, lying to families
Megan Hess had 560 corpses dissected and sold body parts without permission.
Arrest made after incident in Auckland CBD
Police said they responded to reports of what appeared to be a firearm, but did not find one.
Gunfight at Mexican prison leaves at least 14 dead
It was not immediately clear who carried out the attack.
How a group of women exposed a depraved corner of the internet
This student reporter infiltrated a 'cyber hell' where women and girls were sexually exploited, exposing the leaders, in a case where arrests number in the thousands.
Man appears in court, house examined over body found outside police station
Police forensic specialists are examining a house in Mangere Bridge after a body was found in a car outside a South Auckland police station yesterday.
Irish abuse probe seeks victims and witnesses in New Zealand
Police investigating allegations of abuse at mother-and-baby homes in Northern Ireland have launched a special appeal in Aotearoa.
Man arrested in relation to discovery of dead body outside police station
A man has been arrested in relation to an incident where a person was found dead in a car outside a police station on Friday afternoon.
Prominent misogynist arrested on human trafficking, rape charges
Andrew Tate, fresh off being ridiculed online by teen climate activist Greta Thunberg, has been arrested in Romania.
Man charged with murder of Mongrel Mob member
A 41-year-old has been charged over the shooting of Daniel Eliu at a South Auckland church.
Auckland armed police arrest 'something like in America'
Armed police have made an arrest at a South Auckland petrol station in connection to an Avondale firearms incident.
Ram raid at Henderson liquor store
Another Auckland liquor store has been ram raided in Auckland, this time a West Liquor store in Henderson.
Case #047 - Sophie Elliott
In January 2008, Gil Elliott received the worst news possible. His 22-year-old daughter Sophie had been stabbed to death. He talks to Jesse Mulligan about those moments, the horror that followed and… Audio
Police shoot dog during Christchurch pursuit
A police officer fatally shot a dog during an attack during a foot pursuit in Christchurch earlier this week.
Young smash-and-grab thieves hit three Lyttelton businesses in overnight spree
A supermarket owner says a thief managed to hit themselves in the head while breaking in early on Tuesday morning.
Woman charged with murder after man's death in Te Puke
Police have charged a woman with murder after the death of a man in Te Puke overnight.
Man charged with kidnapping following woman's motorway death
A 20-year-old man has appeared before the Counties Manukau District Court in relation to a death on the South-Western Motorway on Monday.
Vigilance urged as scams increase in holiday lead-up
The Department of Internal Affairs is warning New Zealanders to be vigilant after an increase in scams being reported in recent weeks.
How TikTok and adrenaline fuel ram raids
The children and youths behind the ram raid rampage of 2022 learned about violence in their homes and were partly driven by the adrenaline rush, and the notoriety of posting themselves on TikTok.
Kiwi fugitive pornographer on FBI’s most wanted list arrested in Spain
Spanish police have arrested Michael James Pratt, who is one of the FBI's 10 most wanted fugitives.
Alcohol lobby wants interlock devices for repeat drink-drivers
They were the fourth-most popular reduction measure in a new survey, with 65 percent net support.
