Fifteen-month-old Leith Hutchison died after being violently shaken by his father, Dane Blake.
Coroner Louella Dunn's inquest revealed multiple failures in the child protection system,...
In April last year, Auckland man James Thomson collided his power boat with the historic ferry Waitere near Russell, resulting in critical injuries to...
Northland Police have caught 55 drivers over the legal alcohol limit in the past week, including during the long Matariki weekend.
Northland Road Policing Manager,...
Waikato Police arrested several adults and youth offenders over the course of the holiday weekend for a series of incidents resulting in many people...
Tokoroa Police are appealing for information following the violent robbery of an individual in Tokoroa over Matariki weekend.
At around 1pm on Friday 28 June,...
Police investigating an assault on a bus travelling through the Pakuranga area on Friday 28 June are seeking assistance from the public.
At about 9.15am...
Police Minister Mark Mitchell has defended the success of the Limited Service Volunteer (LSV) programme for troubled youths, despite documents revealing severe mental distress...
A shopper recounted a frightening incident this afternoon at Auckland's Westfield Newmarket when a knife was brandished during a confrontation.
A police spokesperson told media...
138 infringement notices, 19 vehicles off the streets and 420 people breathalysed – and that is just a snippet of Wellington District Police activity...
Operation Purple cracks down on antisocial road user behaviour in Manawatū
Central District Police have made arrests, impounded vehicles and issued numerous infringement notices overnight...
Rotorua Police want to thank members of the public who reported a vehicle’s erratic driving on State Highway 30 yesterday, Friday 28 June.
'Thanks to...
The Police Eagle helicopter will assist in monitoring and responding to anti-social vehicle gatherings across the mid and lower North Island.
Motorists will notice an...
New crime data highlights how critical the Government’s plan is to restore law and order, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.
“The latest New Zealand Crime...
During the sentencing of Richard Mathew Coburn, convicted of manslaughter for the death of his partner Paige Tutemahurangi, chaos erupted in the courtroom as...
Former Green Party MPGolriz Ghahraman has been convicted of shoplifting and fined $1600, along with $260 in court costs, following her guilty pleas to...
Observant reporting has seen five arrested for their alleged role in a stolen vehicle incident in the Karaka area.
Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector...
An investigation is underway following a report of a incident in Henderson overnight where a woman was seriously injured.
Acting Detective Inspector Simon Harrison, Waitematā...
Lauren Dickason, convicted of murdering her three young daughters, has been sentenced to 18 years in a mental health facility.
Following the sentencing yesterday Dickason's...
Police can confirm that a person has died after being struck by a vehicle on Peachgrove Road, Hamilton.
The collision, reported at around 2.20pm, involved...
Police have made numerous arrests as simultaneous search warrants were carried out over recent aggravated robberies across Auckland.
Today, four arrests have been made over...
Police have quickly taken a young person into custody following an incident at Long Bay College this afternoon.
The 16-year-old is facing serious charges as...
A Police investigation has turned the heat up on a cold-calling scammer claiming to be an officer.
In recent weeks, 18 Aucklanders have allegedly been...
Police senses paid off after mis-matching plates led to the discovery of firearms and ammunition in a vehicle in Northcote.
At around 12.25am, a Police...
Former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman's sentencing for shoplifting has been postponed until Thursday afternoon.
The 43-year-old had previously admitted to four charges of shoplifting, involving...
Police are making enquiries following a robbery at a Kolmar Road store in Papatoetoe, reported around 5:45pm.
The Eagle helicopter responded to the area, however...
Police have identified three young people believed to be responsible for a bomb threat at a Pirimai, Napier business today.
Police received an initial report...
Auckland City Police are making enquiries after an attempted robbery in Mt Albert late last night which left one person critically injured.
At about 10.10pm,...
A man has been charged, a vehicle impounded, and a firearm seized following an incident in Puketapu on Friday night.
At around 11.35pm, Police received...
Counties Manukau Police have arrested and charged two people in relation to an incident in Manurewa last week, where a firearm was discharged towards...