Crime news
MDMA disguised as dodgy-looking crockery smashes 'sophisticated' drug operation
Police swoop after package declared to be dining plates was actually plate-shaped MDMA.
Serial thief attacked supermarket security guard while trying to steal tinned corned beef
Serial shoplifter Terence Tere has a penchant for corned beef, mayonnaise and chocolate.
Ram-raid police brutality case: Girl, 14, punched twice as officers avoid conviction
The illegal confrontation took place during the heart of Auckland's ramraid epidemic.
'Left for dead': 12yo finds badly injured mobster dad in shed after hammer attack
The Mongrel Mob member's skull was shattered 'into minute pieces'.
‘She said ’yes': Man acquitted of filming Tinder date during consensual sex
But, he was found guilty of showing the video to a mutual friend.
'Nightmare situation': Cop acquitted of perjury over unauthorised speeding tickets
His lawyer slammed police superiors and said a criminal charge was a vast overreaction.
Three arrested as Palmerston North rocked by spate of violent attacks
There have been two serious assaults at bars and at a petrol station.
What happened to Tracey Ann Patient in cold case murder 49 years ago?
The death of the 13-year-old on January 29, 1976 led police to investigate 670 suspects.
Pub pool game ends with man smashing opponent around the head with cue
He struck one victim with a cue four times and punched another outside the bar.
‘I’m so broken’: Family’s grief after car crashes into Fonterra truck, killing young couple
The man has pleaded not guilty and will keep his name a secret for now.
Police officer accused of perjury over speed radar qualification
Police mistakenly certified untrained officer to use speed radar device, court told.
Former airwoman abused by her boss fails in bid for compensation from RNZAF
Court sympathises with abuse victim, but says exemplary damages claim cannot be justified.
Second person arrested after alleged firearms incident at Auckland hospital
Police say further arrests or charges cannot be ruled out.
Prolific thief gives staff thumbs up as he lifts bottle of whisky, stuffs $189 of lamb in jacket
A judge has said Nelson needs a break from James Weir's antics.
'Blind fury': Murder-accused brutally attacked by victim's cousin at scene
Jamie Slater has been accused of fatally stabbing Whatitiri Whakaruru.
'I will never see him again': Mum's grief after son killed in hit-and-run
Damon Clark died while visiting a waterfall. The man who hit him has now been sentenced.
‘Changed my life’: Couple lose life savings as mum-of-three steals $465k from business
A couple lost their successful horticultural business, future dream home and life savings.
'New epidemic': AI-generated child sex abuse pics found in NZ
Customs warns it is taking action and has several cases before the courts.
Deaf, mental health patient's brutal attack over vapes leaves man needing face reattached
Raana was 'gripped by an uncontrollable rage' when his friend pestered him for a vape.
Road to justice: High-profile trials set for 2025 at Whangārei courts
Three high-profile murder trials set for 2025 in Whangārei, starting with Perkinson case.
'I would be scared 24/7': Hindu priest convicted for gouging woman's eyes, other assaults
Jainesh Prasad now risks being deported from New Zealand.
‘So many secrets': Ex-deputy principal jailed for sexual relationship with student
The offences occurred in the early 2000s when Iain Anderson was at Tapawera Area School.
Couple assaulted while getting petrol by Head Hunter miffed at friendly nod
The man was king hit and then repeatedly punched and kicked as he lay on the ground.