Crime
Inquiry into Tom Phillips case expected, Luxon says
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he expects there would be an inquiry into the handling of the Tom Phillips case Audio
NZ police join Australia's biggest manhunt for accused copkiller Freeman
Kiwi police joined hundreds in Victoria searching caves, rivers and gorges for the armed fugitive.
Boy racer told to deliver school talks after fatal crash
After the death of a teenage girl, a judge told Jack Greer to speak at his former school about the dangers of street-racing.
Queenstown hotelier's false claims revealed after heli-crayfish case
Rees Management was fined for illegally selling recreationally caught crayfish and failing to keep records.
Serial violent offender to remain under supervision until 2029
A man who stabbed one girlfriend, broke a bottle over another's head, and may have caused a third to miscarry is out of prison but will be kept under strict supervision until 2029.
'Holy heck': ACT candidate's shock as hoarding shot at
Matt Yovich says his friends were horrified after bullets tore through his election hoarding overnight.
Shooting up candidate's hoarding 'beyond a step too far'
A Northland local said people in nearby homes were woken by up to seven gunshots just before 2am on Monday.
'Careless' cop drives 146km/h to chase stolen car, crashes into bridge
An on-duty police officer reached speeds of "at least" 146km/h as she chased a stolen car before slamming on the brakes.
Helicopter used to catch man fleeing police
A man will appear in Christchurch District Court after a police pursuit overnight.
Extra police remain in Waitomo on Tom Phillips investigation
A dedicated police team is examining items from the campsites used by Tom Phillips and his children over their four years on the run.
Man arrested after interfering with a firetruck
A man will appear in court after interfering with a firetruck in West Auckland on Friday night.
Outdated police system hampers coalition's clampdown on low-level crime
The current Police Infringement Processing System is more than 20 years old and can't keep up the flood of infringements.
Charlie Kirk's alleged killer - what we know
Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old in custody over the fatal shooting, "had become more political in recent years," the Utah Governor said.
Another arrest in Rotorua police's two-wheel crackdown
A 21-year-old has been charged with reckless driving.
Recidivist armed robber leaves trail of victims
A young man jailed for a spree of armed robberies in the Waikato was back re-offending soon after being released.
Keep out: Police warn trespassers off Tom Phillips' bush hideouts
Authorities say anyone entering the former campsites, which are on private property, risks prosecution.
New photos reveal stash amassed by Tom Phillips
The footage, shot from the air, shows piles of debris and objects hidden in the Waitomo bush.
Watch: Police launch beat patrol amid crime surge
The seven-officer patrol in Henderson aims to tackle local crime following thousands of reported victimisations.
Should shopkeepers be allowed to defend with pepper spray?
Both Retail NZ and Security Association hold safety concerns. Audio
Should shops be allowed to defend with pepper spray?
Should shopkeepers be allowed to defend themselves with pepper spray? It is an idea the Ministerial Advisory Group on Retail Crime has consulted on with industry players. But, the proposal faces stiff… Audio