Crime
Police ordered to pay sexual assault complainant $50,000
A sexual assault complainant spent years trying to extract information from the police to find out why their alleged attacker was never charged.
Two robbed, threatened at Blockhouse Bay bus stop
Police are appealing for information after two people were robbed and threatened by youths at a West Auckland bus stop.
'This breaks our heart' - Bodies found in search for Australian brothers in Mexico
Jake and Callum Robinson's parents said they were "heading to the US/Mexico to be as close as possible to the area where they were last seen".
True extent of Brad Shipton's crimes may never be known - advocate
An advocate for survivors of sexual abuse says the true extent of former policeman and convicted rapist Brad Shipton's crimes may never come to light.
Guns, drugs, cash seized from Taumarunui
Police executing a raid in Taumarunui say they have seized a stash of drugs, guns and cash.
Police plea for shoppers to hand in video of serious assault
Police believe people may have videoed an assault at a Mount Maunganui shopping centre that hospitalised a woman and left shoppers stunned.
Man who took covert photos of children in changing rooms sentenced to 4 years prison
The 48-year-old man was sentenced in the Nelson District Court.
Ex-cop and convicted rapist Brad Shipton has died
The former police detective accused of raping Louise Nicholas in a case that had far-reaching consequences, has died aged 65.
Two men arrested in bushland after burglary at Whakatāne Michael Hill
A police dog was used to track the alleged offenders after a member of the public spotted them in a paddock.
'Crime-free nirvana' unrealistic - Police Minister
But police will have more powers, and the retail and security sectors have a range of levers at their disposable, Mark Mitchell says. Audio
Three arrests after police raid at Tūrangi property
Three people were arrested in a police operation in Tūrangi Thursday.
Woman wanted by police believed to be in Wellington area
Police are asking the public to help find a woman who has breached her bail conditions.
Police Minister promises crime policies will deliver
The police minister says its not realistic to expect a crime free nirvana over night but he remains confident the government's tough on offending policies will deliver over time. Police Minister Mark… Audio
Man arrested after allegedly firing weapon near Wellington Hospital
A man who allegedly fired a weapon during a fight near Wellington Hospital Wednesday has been arrested.
Video shows school students fleeing man with machete
Students were seen fleeing from a street brawl involving a person armed with a machete in Auckland.
Man wanted over 'violent' kidnapping arrested on Waiheke Island
Four people connected to the Mongols gang have been arrested as police probe a kidnapping in Auckland.
Daniel Anjorin: Marcus Monzo in court over death of schoolboy in Hainault
Marcus Arduini Monzo is remanded in custody after being charged with murdering Daniel Anjorin, 14 in the UK.
Another Michael Hill jewellery store hit by burglary
It is the latest in a string of crimes to hit the jewellery chain.
13yos attacked by group of 20 among incidents at transport hubs
Bus stations in New Lynn, Henderson and Albany have seen a boost in security after a string of violent attacks on teenagers. Audio
Machete wielding man arrested after hospital lockdown
Police are still hunting the armed man who fired at a car outside Wellington Hospital. Lauren Crimp reports. Audio