He went to collect 200kg of meth, but police and Customs were way ahead of him
This story was one of the most read on 1News.co.nz in 2025. It was first published on August…
Four charged after 100km pursuit across Waikato following Thames robbery
Police have arrested and charged two men and two youths after an aggravated robbery in Thames which led…
Bottles thrown at police, arrests made at Coromandel youth gatherings
Bottles were thrown at police and fireworks dangerously let off at two large youth gatherings at holiday hotspots…
Arrest made after person critically injured in Auckland’s Flat Bush
One person has been arrested after a serious assault in Auckland’s Flat Bush. Police said it was called…
Woman arrested after $1700 grocery theft from Hamilton supermarket
Assorted chocolates, packs of AA batteries, half a ham and several cartons of almond milk were among the…
New Year’s Day by far the most dangerous for early morning crashes
The first six hours of the year is the most dangerous early hours period on New Zealand roads…
Mass brawl on Karangahape Rd leaves one critically injured, four arrested
A person has been critically injured and four others arrested following a mass brawl involving dozens on Auckland’s…
Family pursued 5km, rammed repeatedly in Christmas road rage
A Bay of Plenty mother says she was pursued for five kilometres and repeatedly rammed by another driver…
What prisoners will have on their Christmas dinner menu
Prisoners will be in charge of cooking their own Christmas fare this year. “Under the supervision of qualified…
NZTA orders analysis to identify scale of falsely recorded breath tests
The New Zealand Transport Agency has commissioned an independent analysis of breath testing data to try and identify…
Four arrested, firearms seized in Gisborne homicide probe
Four people have been arrested and firearms seized as part of an ongoing homicide investigation in Gisborne. Bill…
Man in custody after allegedly throwing rocks at family
A man has been arrested after allegedly throwing rocks at and verbally abusing a family in Tauranga on…