Man found guilty of murder, arson
A 50-year-old man has been found guilty of arson and murdering five people at a Wellington hostel. The…
Car stolen in Auckland while driver collected food order
Two people have been arrested after a vehicle was allegedly stolen while the driver was collecting a food…
Auckland man sentenced for possessing child exploitation material
An Auckland man has been sentenced to nine months’ home detention for possessing child sexual exploitation material involving…
Southland farm owner loses appeal over $215k in penalties
A Southland dairy farm and its owner have lost an appeal against $215,000 in penalties imposed last year…
Mother found guilty of murder after bodies of children found in suitcases
A woman has been guilty of murdering her two children, whose bodies were found in suitcases years after…
Alleged motorcycle thief nabbed after falling off bike
A person has been taken into custody in Auckland after allegedly stealing a motorbike, driving at speed and…
Driver found asleep at wheel after van and trailer jackknifes
Police say it is “by good fortune only” that a driver – suspected to be under the influence…
Landing plane allegedly targeted by laser at Wellington Airport
A man has been charged after two planes near Wellington Airport were allegedly targeted by a laser last…
Arson charges after fires in Auckland’s Newmarket, Epsom
A man has been charged with arson after two building fires were reported within a half-hour of each…
Council, police investigating park worker’s alleged pūkeko attack
Police and council are investigating after a woman and her two children claim they witnessed a park ranger…
only witness for defence takes the stand
A forensic psychiatrist has revealed antidepressants dissolved in juice were used by a woman to kill her two…
Invercargill parking wardens work in pairs for safety
Invercargill parking wardens are working in pairs following an increase in bad behaviour after infringement fees went up.…