Christchurch pair jailed for ‘exploiting’ vulnerable victims of $4m
A Christchurch couple have been sentenced for their roles in a Ponzi scheme involving nearly $4 million and…
Skipper hits swimmers with propeller after day of drinking
A Christmas Eve swimming and fishing trip turned to a bloody disaster in 2022, when two women were…
Nine illegal gambling venues raided in Auckland
Authorities have cracked down on nine alleged illegal gambling venues in Auckland, seizing poker tables, cash, cryptocurrency and…
Police investigate three-week-old baby girl’s broken leg
Police are appealing to the public for information after an infant in the Hutt Valley was taken to…
Three more charged with murdering American student
Police have charged a further three people today over the violent death of American student Kyle Whorrall in…
Coroner rules Muriwai sand dune collapse death a ‘tragic accident’
The family of man killed by a sand dune that collapsed and swallowed him on a West Auckland…
Jetstar ordered to stop using ‘non-compliant’ scales at Wellington Airport
Low-cost airline Jetstar has been ordered to stop using two baggage scales at Wellington Airport after inspections found…
Human remains linked to missing toddler case found in Melbourne
Human remains have been found in a suburban home’s backyard by police investigating the disappearance of a toddler…
Tom Phillips’ gun licence revoked months before second disappearance
Police records show fugitive father Tom Phillips’ firearms licence was suspended just weeks after his first disappearance in…
The internal journey of a $33,500 swallowed stolen Fabergé pendant
A pendant swallowed by a man during an alleged theft at an Auckland jewellery store made headlines around…
Mt Eden prisoner dies 11 days after attack, homicide probe launched
A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a Mt Eden Corrections Facility prisoner. Detective Senior…
Off-duty Kiwi cop arrests protestors who attacked UK’s Crown Jewels
A Waikato police officer on holiday in the UK has been praised for intervening after protesters smeared custard…