Crime
Litter of puppies dumped in national park
The puppies, estimated to be about six weeks old, were discovered by a member of the public in Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki.
Police investigating 'brainless violence' in Levin
Shots were fired at a house and a wounded man turned up at a healthcare centre in Levin.
Inmate critically hurt after assault at Auckland Prison
Emergency services were called to the country's most secure jail about 9.45am following reports a man had suffered life-threatening injuries.
'Come home': Hurt revealed in letter to Tom Phillips from saddened mum
The missing Marokopa man disappeared in December 2021 with his three children.
Officer made claims about things that 'did not happen' in fatal shooting
A young officer pushed past his seniors and got "unnecessarily and dangerously close" before shooting Shargin Stephens twice with a rifle. Audio
David Tamihere's last chance to prove he's innocent
Stuff journalist Mike White has followed the Swedish tourist case closely and joins Emile Donovan to reflect on the past three decades. Audio
Chocolate heist: Teens arrested attempting to steal $700 worth of treats
A member of the public was assaulted when they tried to stop four teenagers at an Auckland supermarket.
Soldier caught in sting handing over sensitive military info
A soldier with links to far-right groups has admitted handing over and attempting to hand over sensitive information to a person he thought was a foreign agent.
Tamihere's trial 'fundamentally defective', lawyer tells court
Five Supreme Court judges are hearing an appeal by the convicted double murderer. Audio
From Kiwi paradise to violent crime problem zone
Northland's surge in violent crime, drugs and poverty is even putting off police from moving there. Audio
Stores not reporting crime because they don't think police will turn up
But police and a business leaders are imploring shopowners to report all crime, saying it's essential they have the full picture.
Northland's unprecedented crime surge
Beautiful Northland should be New Zealand's paradise but a surge in violent crime, drugs and poverty is even putting off police from moving up there. Audio
Violence and riots now common in NZ prisons, staff union says
Violence and riots in prisons are now common as a result of higher prison populations, a Corrections staff representative says.
Two arrested after armed threats in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to a group of people holding a firearm and making threats from a vehicle in Shirley around 1.20am.
'Frustrated locals' lash out: Tauranga parking meters vandalised
Tauranga parking machines vandalised amid frustration over expansion of paid parking areas.
Funeral to be held for Anahera, baby discovered in recycling
A police officer who's worked for years to track the family of a baby found dead at an Auckland recycling plant says the Onehunga community will honour her at a funeral on Saturday. Audio
Three arrested after drivers flee in Manawatū, police say
A group of dangerous drivers have been arrested after an on-road confrontation with police in Palmerston North overnight, police say.
Police use new DNA tech to re-examine death of 6-year-old, 45 years on
Police hope to use a forensic tool to solve the murder of Alicia O'Reilly, who was killed in Auckland in 1980.
Funeral for Baby Anahera
A funeral for a newborn baby who was found dead and dumped at a South Auckland recycling plant will be held this morning. Audio
'Your family could be next', warns coward punch victim's brother
A Taranaki father has shared his sense of loss and anger following the death of his son in a one-punch assault. Audio
