Samoan police investigate after renowned author Sia Figiel found dead in prison cell
Figiel, 59, had been in police custody in Samoa since 2024, when she was arrested and charged over…
Police continue investigation into Milton vet homicide
A man was also found critically injured and remains in hospital. Police have said the death is being…
Person critically injured in Ōpunake assault, Ihaia Rd closed as police investigate
With Ihaia Rd closed “for several hours” while police investigate, the public has been asked to avoid the…
Police investigate unexplained death after body found on rocks in Torbay, Auckland
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Tauranga crashes: Cyclist critical in Pyes Pā, person hit on Te Puna Rd
Meanwhile, another person was airlifted to hospital following a crash on Te Puna Rd around 3.30pm on Sunday.…
More than $3m put into bank accounts of illegal migrant in alleged kiwifruit tax evasion scam, police investigate alleged kidnapping of ‘money mule’
This was one of the NZ Herald’s top stories of 2025. An illegal overstayer working in the kiwifruit…
Police seek answers after two RSE workers found dead on same Pukehina site
A 50-year-old man was due to reappear in the Tauranga District Court on January 30 on a charge…
Police investigate unexplained death after body found in Christchurch red zone
“Members of the public can expect to see a police presence as the scene is investigated.” An area…
MethaneSAT failure: Call for Auditor-General probe after $30m loss in space
The briefing states “this has increased the requirements for time on console [as opposed to simply being on…
Sports Minister to investigate incident at ASB Classic tennis where Croatian supporters were stopped from wearing fan gear
Erceg said he was baffled by the encounter, noting there was no information online indicating that sporting jerseys…
Bay of Plenty deaths: Police investigate two bodies found at same property
About 2.10am today, police were made aware of a man who had been found deceased in another house…
Rotorua’s QE Health: Commerce Commission declines to investigate complaint about Health NZ
QE Health offered clinical services, including rheumatology, physiotherapy, psychology, orthotics, dietetics, and occupational therapy. Patients expressed worries for…