Crime
Child sex offender sentenced to further 10 years in prison
The man was sentenced to 12 years in prison, but that has been extended after two more victims came forward.
Police make third arrest over alleged $68k credit card frauds
Waitematā Police spent a year investigating the alleged crimes.
Diddy's lawyers seek 14-month prison term over conviction
Combs, 55, faces a maximum of 20 years in prison after a jury found him guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
'Massive guesswork and speculation': Defence closes in Loafers Lodge trial
Lawyers have delivered their final arguments, and the jury will being deliberations on Wednesday morning.
Mother found guilty of murdering two children found in suitcases
The bodies of Hakyung Lee's two young children were found in an Auckland storage locker.
Meth found in Picton bound for Motueka - police
Police have charged two men with dealing methamphetamine after they were found with 1.5kg of the Class A drug in their vehicle.
Funding cuts a 'devastating blow' to sexual support services
Proposed funding cuts to sexual violence services will not guarantee support to survivors and could lengthen wait times, advocates say. Audio
Jury begins deliberations in suitcase murders trial
The defence argues Hakyung Lee suffered mental illness, when she killed her children four years ago.
'Not on the hoof': Labour, Police Minister condemn firearms vetting changes
Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming ordered the changes, after he was contacted by a concerned acquaintance.
'Bizarre and unusual': Fake Henderson dentist sentenced
One man's fillings fell out, while others endured poor root canals and misdiagnoses after years of deception from Narayan Prasad.
Suitcase murders: Accused's lies all point to her guilt, says Crown
The jury heard the closing arguments today in the trial of Hakyung "Jasmine" Lee, who admitted causing her children's deaths in 2018.
Attacks on hospital workers up 30 percent in two years
Health NZ blames "complex societal factors" for the rise and has spent $31m on extra security over the past two years. Audio
Teen charged with murder over Ōtara street fight death
A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder after the death of a man injured in an Ōtara street fight last month.
Black Power member accused of murder has charges withdrawn
A Black Power member accused of killing a former gang president in Lower Hutt has had his charges withdrawn. Wipuhara Kapene was accused of murdering Albert Enoka after he was shot dead at a Naenae… Audio
Thousands gather for Charlie Kirk's memorial service
Tens of thousands of people, including President Trump, have gathered in Glendale, Arizona for a memorial service for assasinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Audio
Arson charges laid after blazes in Auckland suburbs
Police believe fires in Epsom and Newmarket are linked to a man expected to appear in Auckland District Court.
Caregiver tried to get elderly man's will changed to favour her
'I just want to get all my affairs in order before I snuff it," one handwritten note read.
Man charged with endangering transport
Police say a laser was being pointed at two planes landing at Wellington Airport on Saturday night.
Stage set for much more facial recognition in shops
Auror's number-plate recognition technology is currently under legal scrutiny in the Wellington Court of Appeal.
Real Estate agents fined after selling house couple 'can't even live in'
Waikato buyers are living in a caravan after agents failed to disclose asbestos risks and fake driveway access, leaving them with an uninsurable house.
