Crime news
Man charged with murder of 3-year-old girl in Kaikohe
The man will appear in Kaikohe District Court on Monday.
Deadly conspiracy fails: How the Killer Beez thwarted inner-circle plot to kill rival
There was a fragile truce after weeks of gang warfare. The violence almost re-ignited.
New witness in Kiwifruit scam: $10m went through student’s accounts in 6 months
Second witness in Herald investigation shows $10m of deposits and cash withdrawals.
'Felt their back crack': Woman jailed for beating, punching and kicking children
The 31-year-old threw one child into a wall with so much force that it left a hole.
Arrests after video of attack by teens on girl posted to social media
Police were called to a serious assault in Papatoetoe, Auckland, on Thursday night.
Accused pleads not guilty to murder of 'beloved mother' in Whangārei park
Yvonne Chapman, 66, was shot at Onerahi's Beach Rd public reserve in February.
Police 'urgently' seek ute driver after road-rage knife incident
The aggressive incident in Tauranga this week was caught on dashcam.
Angela Beer from Pets and Pats sentenced
Angela Beer, owner of Pets and Pats, was sentenced today for repeated breaches of RMA at doggy daycare which was operating at Dairy Flat. Video / Sylvie Whinray, supplied
St Patrick's Day rape-accused claims woman flirted, talked 'dirty' with him
He claims they had consensual sex while the Crown says the woman was asleep.
Man jailed for 'unprecedented' courtroom attack on judge
The sentencing judge said the assault went 'to the heart of our justice system'.
Fourth person charged in Gulf Harbour body-in-bag case
A 64-year-old man was arrested at an Ōrewa property this morning.
Rare sentence for rapist who posed as teen on Snapchat to lure 13yo victim
He insists it's all a conspiracy, leaving no hope for rehabilitation, the Crown says.
Murder charge laid over Northland man's death, police seek further information
Police are still seeking sightings of a 1999 blue and silver Mitsubishi L200.
FMA issues warning about crypto company's investment scheme
It says the unlicensed scheme may have caused "significant detriment" to investors.
Inside the Comancheros revenge plot against bodybuilder's family after gang exit stoush
It was a messy break-up for the high-ranking patched member. His family paid the price.
Teen who bashed mother to death with dumbbell says life sentence is unfair
Jordan Taylor's lawyers say his upbringing and age should have been taken into account.
'Stop ringing and calling people': Gang member tells mum while arranging drug drop
Sherryn Erikson’s home in Blockhouse Bay was used as the drop-off point in Auckland.
Armed police arrest two, seize firearm in South Auckland raid
A 38-year-old man is charged with unlawful possession of a pistol.
Jail for woman who stabbed cabbie six times after announcing she couldn't pay fare
The woman, who had been out of prison less than a month, victimised an Afghan refugee.
'Please God, not my son': Family's pain remains as killer confesses 20 years on
Michael Slade died in a house bus fire that police thought was accidental.
'Grossest depravity': Man jailed for helping run child sex abuse website
Family bewildered 'gentle and loyal man' could be involved in harming children.
Woman who set her own home alight rescued by heroic neighbour - then jailed
Kristle Manuel was unconscious in her burning Blenheim home when help arrived.