Crime
Suitcase murders: Children given anti-depressants dissolved in juice
The lawyers for a woman accused of murdering her children and hiding their bodies in suitcases have called their first and only witness in her defence.
Concern over theft of several firearms in Far North
"Firearms in the hands of the wrong people pose a significant risk to our communities," the officer leading the investigation says.
Injunction over details in Tom Phillips case continued
It prevents the media from publishing certain facts related to the investigation into Phillips and his family.
Credit card issuer slammed over treatment of shopper who fainted
The woman fainted in a store and a staff member memorised her pin number, took her card and spent thousands.
Ex All White 'targeted and exploited' in yellow-card scheme
Clayton Lewis was in the grips of a gambling addiction when he agreed to take part in 'yellow-card racket', a court has heard. Audio
Police share new 'Escape, Hide, Tell' safety plan
Police have released a new strategy document telling New Zealanders how to stay safe at places like festivals, big venues and shopping centres in the event of some sort of attack. Assistant Police… Audio
Ex-All White faces sentencing over A-League yellow-card scheme
A Sydney court has heard that the alleged ringleader of an A-League spot-fixing scheme "exploited" former All White Clayton Lewis' gambling addiction to reel him into the operation. Sports… Audio
Gang member held wounded man hostage for two hours
Jade Mellow has had an extra 15 months added to his jail sentence.
Man accused of approaching teen girls appears in court
Leo Goodwin has appeared in Christchurch District Court charged with being in breach of the conditions of a preventative detention order.
Second man linked to Two by Twos fights to keep name secret
A second Northland man facing sex offence charges, who is linked to a secretive sect known as the Two by Twos, is fighting to keep his name secret.
Two more arrests in theft of sacred woodchopping trophy
The trophy, with 24 gold plaques and valued at $130,000, was stolen and later mysteriously returned.
Man jailed for nearly 9000 child abuse images
Todd Williams was sentenced to three years and seven months in prison after a transnational investigation linked him to 8928 images and videos of child sexual exploitation.
'Family crest': Judge orders police to return gang member's patch
Syd Te Rata said wearing the gang patch was a way of honouring his friend who had died.
Man shoots dog in the head in supermarket carpark
The dog escaped without serious injury, but the offender was sentenced to eight months' jail.
Suitcase murders: CCTV footage at body storage site lost
Police say key CCTV from an Auckland storage site was lost as Hakyung Lee's trial over her children's deaths continues.
Tom Phillips case: Justice Minister promises to resolve suppression breaches
Paul Goldsmith is not sure how to resolve suppression issues in the Tom Phillips case but is promising to do so.
Protesters beam Epstein video at UK castle before Trump visit
Local police arrested four people on suspicion of "malicious communications".
Aussie broadcaster hit with nine new indecent assault charges
The latest accusations bring the total number of offences laid against the 84-year-old to 44.
Customs intercepts meth shipment in parcel of macadamia nuts
The seizure was part of a wider operation that uncovered drugs worth $9 million being imported into New Zealand.
Judge dismisses terror-related murder charges against Mangione
The 27-year-old still faces a charge of second-degree murder in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
