He went to collect 200kg of meth, but police and Customs were way ahead of him
This story was one of the most read on 1News.co.nz in 2025. It was first published on August…
FBI says it disrupted a NYE attack plan inspired by Islamic State group
The FBI said today it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plot targeting a grocery store and fast-food…
Thieves strip heritage trains in ‘extensive’ burglary at Auckland railway
Historic locomotives have been rendered “basically wrecks” after thieves stripped valuable copper and irreplaceable parts from trains stored…
Four charged after 100km pursuit across Waikato following Thames robbery
Police have arrested and charged two men and two youths after an aggravated robbery in Thames which led…
Bottles thrown at police, arrests made at Coromandel youth gatherings
Bottles were thrown at police and fireworks dangerously let off at two large youth gatherings at holiday hotspots…
Four arrested after 100km pursuit across Waikato following Thames robbery
Police have arrested four people after an aggravated robbery in Thames led to a high-speed pursuit spanning more…
Two deaths at separate houses on same BoP property under investigation
Police are investigating after two people were found dead at separate houses on the same property within 12…
Queen Camilla recalls being indecently assaulted on a train as a teen
Queen Camilla has spoken publicly for the first time about her personal experience of indecent assault, saying that…
New Zealander arrested for going onto tarmac at Perth Airport
A New Zealander has been arrested for breaking through security and walking onto the tarmac at Perth Airport.…
Woman arrested after $1700 grocery theft from Hamilton supermarket
Assorted chocolates, packs of AA batteries, half a ham and several cartons of almond milk were among the…
New Year’s Day by far the most dangerous for early morning crashes
The first six hours of the year is the most dangerous early hours period on New Zealand roads…
US father saves kidnapped daughter after tracking her phone’s location
A Texas father used the parental controls on his teenage daughter’s phone to find and help rescue her…