Scammers using ‘extremely sophisticated methods’, one retiree lost $250,000
New Zealanders are losing six-figure sums to scammers pretending to offer anything from jobs to cryptocurrency investments and…
‘Hero’ dad killed in Auckland house fire while trying to save son
Six weeks after a father and son died in a house fire, the family have spoken for the…
Will drug testing drivers really make NZ roads safer?
The Government’s new mandate to carry out random oral-fluid roadside drug testing marks a milestone in New Zealand’s…
Homicide investigation launched after person dies near Kaitaia
One person is in custody and a homicide investigation launched after an assault at a Kaitaia property left…
The cache of weapons, kids left with five guns
Fugitive Tom Phillips was armed with three guns when he opened fire on a police officer, sparking the…
Minister walks back ‘corrupt police’ remark after McSkimming report
Police Minister Mark Mitchell has made – and subsequently walked back – an allegation of a “corrupt police…
Eminem takes Aussie beach brand to court over its name
US rapper Eminem is taking an Australian beach brand to court over its name: Swim Shady. According to…
New data reveals worst hotspots for ‘brazen’ illegal fishing
Illegal fishing in New Zealand’s marine reserves is showing no sign of slowing — with new figures revealing…
Organised criminals breaking into ports to retrieve smuggled drugs
New Zealand’s ports are under growing pressure as organised criminal networks carry out increasingly brazen break-ins to retrieve…
Heavy vehicle check finds a quarter with ‘defective’ brakes
An inspection of 910 heavy vehicles and trailers in the central North Island this month led to more…
NSW childcare educator knew ex would kill her
Six weeks before Molly Ticehurst was murdered, she texted a friend: “If I end up dead, he 100%…
Plea entered over NSW childcare educator’s murder
A crowd in the rural hometown of slain childcare educator Molly Ticehurst has burst into applause after her…