Aussie pilot found dead after plane ditches carrying 200kg of SpaceX-branded cocaine in Brazil
Authorities have confirmed a pilot found dead after flying a plane that crashed carrying 200kg of SpaceX-branded cocaine,…
Police investigating unexplained death of man at Hawke’s Bay prison
The matter has been referred to police, who have contacted the man’s next of kin. “Our thoughts are…
Suspicious fire at New Lynn, West Auckland barbershop
Photos from the scene show extensive damage to the building. Fire crews responded to the blaze just after…
Man found seriously injured near Queenstown: Police looking at how he came to be hurt
“Police enquiries include exploring whether the man may have been injured earlier, and in a different location, to…
Police search for fugitives who allegedly stole car at gunpoint and crashed near Glenview
Police are still searching for several people who allegedly stole a car using a firearm, though they have…
Victoria Police lift travel warning for Porepunkah as search for Dezi Freeman continues
Freeman, also known as Desmond Filby, fled into bushland on foot after the shooting. Hundreds of specialist police…
Victorian opposition leader Brad Battin pledges action on knife crime by legislating ‘Jack’s Law’
The Victorian opposition has announced a plan to increase police powers to randomly search people for a weapon…
Cocaine, sawn-off shotgun and ammo seized in Queenstown police stop
A large quantity of small plastic bags and a set of electronic scales were also seized. “Illegal firearms…
Cocaine, sawn-off shotgun and ammo seized in Queenstown police stop
A large quantity of small plastic bags and a set of electronic scales were also seized. “Illegal firearms…
Waikato police officer Nicola MacKenzie’s push to avoid conviction after high-speed crash into city bridge
Judge Tini Clark, before she made her ruling, quizzed MacKenzie on her apparent lack of remorse and why…
Fugitive Ayom Wek on run for 12 months in connection with $1.8m scam surrenders to Auckland police
The then 31-year-old was charged with 33 counts of money laundering and one of receiving stolen funds linked…
Company director who drove into two Auckland women walking their dogs sentenced for hit and run
A judge said the man’s explanations simply weren’t credible. “It would have been clear to him that he’d…