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Woman charged after taxi driver stabbed in Christchurch

A 46-year-old woman has been charged following a stabbing incident in Christchurch last night, which left a taxi driver critically injured. At approximately 10:30 p.m.,...

Drugs and cash seized as Police shut down alleged operation using rental properties

A Police investigation has shut down a criminal syndicate’s operation, allegedly importing and distributing a concoction of illegal substances across parts of the upper...

Two teenage girls charged with aggravated robbery after East Auckland bus attacks

Two teenage girls, aged 13 and 14, have been charged with aggravated robbery following two violent incidents aboard an east Auckland bus route. The latest...

Rotorua assault victim dies

A man who was critically injured during an assault at his Western Heights home in Rotorua on 23 September has passed away. His wife, who...

Australia waives diplomatic immunity for man accused of assault in Wellington

Australia has waived diplomatic immunity for the partner of an Australian diplomat accused of a 'homophobic' outburst' and assault in Wellington's central business district. The...

Joint Police and Customs Operation seizes massive meth shipment in steel beam

In a major joint operation, New Zealand Police and Customs have intercepted the country’s second-largest methamphetamine import, seizing 515 kilograms of the drug hidden...

Homicide investigation launched after man found dead in Point England

A homicide investigation has been started following the death of a man found in the middle of Point England Road late Saturday night. Police were...

Woman charged with murder after man found dead in Tauranga

A 50-year-old woman has been charged with murder following the discovery of a deceased man in Gate Pa, Tauranga, on Sunday morning. Police were called...

Hawke’s Bay man arrested for indecent communication with teen

A 46-year-old man from Hawke's Bay has been arrested and charged following an investigation into alleged indecent communication with a young teenage girl. The man,...

Man in critical condition after assault in central Wellington; police appeal for witnesses

Police are seeking information following a violent assault in Central Wellington overnight that has left a man in critical condition. Emergency services were called to...

Rotorua woman dies following September assault, suspect faces second murder charge

A woman who was critically injured during an assault at her home in Western Heights, Rotorua, has died from her injuries, police confirmed. The assault,...

Homicide investigation launched after man’s body found in Tauranga

A homicide investigation is underway following the discovery of a man’s body in Tauranga this morning. Police were alerted to the scene around 8:45 a.m....

Police investigate late-night shooting in Flaxmere, two men injured

Police are investigating a late-night shooting in Flaxmere that left two men injured. Officers responded to reports of gunfire at a Berwick Crescent property at...

Man arrested after violent ‘zombie knife’ assault in New Lynn

Police have arrested a 24-year-old man following a violent assault on a woman in New Lynn on Thursday. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. during...

Second suspect arrested in connection to Ariki Rigby homicide

Hawke's Bay Police have arrested a second individual in relation to the 2022 murder of Ariki Rigby. The 29-year-old man from Havelock North faces charges...

Wairarapa cops crack down on poaching as rural patrols ramp up

Wairarapa Police are intensifying efforts to combat poaching across the region, stepping up patrols and urging rural communities to report suspicious activities. Acting Sergeant Nick...

Social media operation selling restricted weapons shut down

Police have shut down a social media operation selling restricted weapons from an Auckland suburb, recovering dozens of illegal items and drugs during a...

Sophisticated smishing scam using ‘SMS Blaster’ foiled – police

A sophisticated smishing scam, the first of its kind in New Zealand, has been dismantled through a multi-agency effort, preventing widespread financial losses, say...

Police want waiver of diplomatic immunity after incident involving australian diplomat’s partner

Police are attempting to waive diplomatic immunity in order to press charges against a person believed to be the partner of an Australian diplomat,...

Man arrested after high-speed Chase across Auckland

A 31-year-old man has been arrested after a dramatic early-morning incident in Auckland, which saw him evade police before eventually being stopped. The incident began...

Police urge witness to come forward in Grey Lynn homicide investigation

Police are seeking a crucial witness in connection with the homicide of teenager Maxwel-Dee Repia in Grey Lynn last month. While two people have been...

Firearm seized following Facebook Marketplace deal gone wrong

A woman has been arrested and a firearm seized following a Facebook Marketplace deal gone bad. Just after 1am the victim met a person at...

Inmate charged with murder over death at Mt Eden Corrections Facility

Police have charged a 23-year-old inmate with the murder of Andrew Chan Chui, 39, following his suspicious death at Mt Eden Corrections Facility last...

Christchurch man convicted of 17 rape and sexual assault charges

John Hope Muchirahondo, a 38-year-old man from Christchurch, has been found guilty of 17 counts of rape and sexual assault against eight women, spanning...

Seven youths arrested after fleeing police near Maraetai

Early Saturday morning seven youths narrowly avoided a potentially disastrous situation after fleeing from police near Maraetai, Auckland. Around 5 a.m., police noticed a suspicious...

Chinese immigrant avoids deportation after violent outburst over husband’s affair

Donglan Wu, a Chinese immigrant living in New Zealand, has avoided deportation after a violent attack on her ex-husband’s partner following the breakdown of...

Man charged with murder in Dargaville homicide investigation

Police have charged a 34-year-old man with murder following the discovery of Jasmaine Corin Reihana’s body in a burnt-out vehicle on Ripiro Beach, Dargaville,...

Wellington woman sentenced to Home Detention for manslaughter of former partner

Donna Henry has been sentenced to one year of home detention in the High Court in Wellington after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of...

Homicide investigation at Mt Eden Corrections Facility

Police have begun a homicide investigation after a man’s death at the Mt Eden Corrections Facility this morning. Just before 10am, an inmate was located...

Alleged offender’s crime spree halted in Albany

A man finds himself in court today after stealing a vehicle and committing a raft of offending across the North Shore yesterday afternoon. His offending...

Justice served as father sentenced for decades of sadistic abuse

After decades of silence, five brothers have finally seen justice as their father, William Thomas Cohen, 68, was sentenced for a decade of brutal...

New Zealanders’ trust in key institutions declines – Stats NZ

Data from the 2023 General Social Survey (GSS) found that trust held by New Zealanders in institutions like the health system, education system, parliament,...

Drugs seized in Southland search warrant

Firearms, drugs and items consistent with drug supply have been stripped from a Winton address and a man charged following the execution of a...

Firearms recovered after vehicle flees from Police

A gang associate is facing serious charges after firearms were recovered following a fleeing driver incident overnight. Night shift staff working in east Auckland sighted...

Teen to appear in court over threatening email to Dunedin school

A teenager is due to appear in court after a threatening email was sent to Bayfield High School this morning. Police were alerted to the...

Arson charges laid over Auckland fires

A man has been remanded in custody after being charged over a series of vehicle fires in central Auckland. Police have been investigating the suspicious...

Man charged in Rotorua homicide investigation

Police have charged a 52-year-old Rotorua man with murder, after a woman was located deceased at an Utuhina address yesterday. The man was scheduled to...

Philip Polkinghorne acquitted of murder

A jury in Auckland has found Philip Polkinghorne not guilty of the murder of his wife, Pauline Hanna, in their Remuera home in April...

Returning to scene of crime lands man in court

A man who stole a car then used it to ram his way out of the victim’s garage has been arrested after he returned...

Man charged over Pakuranga stabbing

A man faces court following an assault on a man in Pakuranga earlier this month. Police have been investigating since a man arrived outside a...

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