Crime
Police raid reveals dangerous drugs and homemade taser at dealer's home
Kevan Salisbury has admitted offering to sell meth and party drug fantasy by the litre.
Teen charged after car crashed into Kumeū house
Sixteen-year-old Elliot New died in hospital a few days following the crash.
Senior police told about press secretary's brothel images last year
Police escalated allegations about Michael Forbes to its leadership, but told him the "onus was on him" to inform his employer.
Woman charged after toddler found in suitcase applies for permanent name suppression
The woman's fitness to stand trial has been raised in court. Audio
Coalition tightens human trafficking laws
The changes will strengthen laws and stop criminals exploiting legal loopholes, Justice Minister says.
Trial set for former funeral director over 'improper handling of human remains'
The former funeral director had earlier pleaded not guilty to charges related to the improper handling of human remains at Waikumete Cemetery.
NZ Embassy makes contact with woman detained in US
New Zealand Embassy staff have made contact with a New Zealand woman being detained with her son at a U.S immigration facility. Washington Federation of State Employees Union President Mike Yestramski… Audio
Prominent businessman denies fraud charges
The man, who has interim name suppression, is charged with deceptively obtaining more than $350,000.
Police hunting second suspect in Stokes Valley shooting
Police are still searching for a another person that they believe was involved.
Hearings begin ahead of inquest into the death of Pauline Hanna
Her husband Philip Polkinghorne was found not guilty of her murder last year.
Offenders flee serious assault in Christchurch
A person reportedly received serious injuries and has been transported to hospital.
Two more people charged with murder of Tyreece Te Pairi in Hamilton in July
Police said a 23 and 25 year old were arrested in South Auckland this morning.
Can police really take credit for falling ram raid numbers?
A sudden explosion of ram raids has been followed by an equally swift decline.
Decline in ram raid shows fading online craze
Online behaviour experts have said the sudden growth and equally swift decline of ram raids in recent years shows a fading online craze, made harder by measures such as bollards and fog cannons. But… Audio
Boy showed police mother's phone to contact family after death
A three-year-old boy told emergency services his mother was dead and showed them her phone so they could contact his family. National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood reports. Audio
Northland gets more police to help handle 'unprecedented' crime wave
A spate of violent crimes and a significant police shortage has seen more than 90 officers called in to bolster Northland's thin blue line. Audio
Govt employee on trial for possessing Christchurch mosque shootings video
The employee's lawyer said he thought he could transfer it from his work phone to his personal phone.
Alcohol sale hours need to be reduced after reform u-turn - Salvation Army
A leaked cabinet paper shows the government scrapped plans to reduce off-licence hours in favour of reducing regulations.
How an NBA legend was used in a Kiwi couple's $4m Ponzi scheme
The Tuiras claimed they were operating an investment business, but none of the money was invested and was instead used to fund the couple's lifestyle.
'Justice' or 'vengeance'? Why sex offender name suppression is changing
Explainer - A recently passed law aims to give victims of sexual offences more control over name suppression orders. Audio