Crime
Thames man bashes sister over head with cans of baked beans
He then punched her multiple times in the face.
Arsonist given second chance sets fire at hostel
John Dodsworth fire to a couch at a boarding hostel less than a year after he was granted residence.
South Asians most targeted by racial abuse - police data
The broad 'Asian' group makes up around 17 percent of New Zealand's population, but South Asians in particular experienced 27 percent of reported racial incidents. Audio
Bus driver says justice system failing hate victims
A bus driver whose teeth were smashed out says the justice system is failing victims of hate incidents. Lucy Xia reports. Audio
Robbery suspects arrested, but now police need victim
A woman was threatened by a group of six at an Auckland train station before her belongings were stolen, police say.
Victim of alleged stabbing discharged from hospital
The second victim remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition.
Tyres slashed on three ambulances during Manukau break-in
Police are searching for a group of people who slashed the tyres of ambulances in South Auckland this weekend.
Sex offender's volunteer work sparks concern
Former soldier Adrien Bell was sentenced to home detention in 2024 for filming young people using a bathroom.
Cop accused of kidnapping ex-wife keeps job
The police watchdog has criticised police for not disciplining the officer.
Judge's patience runs out, sends mother who keeps driving while banned to prison
A mother now on her 13th conviction for driving while banned, including while she had children in the car, has been sent to prison.
Two injured in serious assault after burnouts, police say
Two people have been seriously injured in an assault after burnouts were done in a rural road, and police are calling for information from anyone who recognises the car.
'Strong lines of enquiry': Police continue to probe Papakura shooting
A man was transported to hospital in a moderate condition with a gunshot injury.
'Lives in constant fear': Kāinga Ora tenant threatened to kill neighbour's son with machete
A woman's 14-year-old grandson was nearly mowed down by her neighbour's car, while her son was threatened with a machete.
'Imaginative grip on reality': Defence in Whangārei murder trial closes
Anaru Morunga has been on trial on eight charges, including murder, related to events surrounding the death of his ex-partner, Jasmaine Reihana.
65yo man arrested after Auckland CBD assault leaves two seriously hurt
Two people were hurt and that one was critically injured but is now stable. The other suffered serious injuries.
Bill Clinton tells Epstein probe he 'saw nothing'
His testimony follows that of his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who said she did not remember ever meeting Epstein.
Charges laid after police forced to retreat from 'hostile' car meet
A video posted online showed about a dozen people approaching a police car, which then reversed as people ran after it.
Islamic State claims credit for Bondi massacre
It's the first time the terror group has directly claimed credit the December attack in Sydney, Australia.
$74k necklace heist using pole thwarted
A woman's attempt to steal a $74,500 necklace thwarted thanks to the quick thinking of jewellery store staff.
'Utter mayhem': Group of 10 teen burglars' crime spree ends with three in prison
The group stole a car, then set off around the Waikato, smashing their way into six businesses.
