Crime

Woman sentenced for benefit fraud

A young woman who defrauded the Ministry of Social Development of more than $60,000 later found out she would have been eligible for other benefits if... Read More

Nepalese nationals targeted in new fake job scam

The name of an Auckland-based ethnic supermarket chain is being used to target Nepalese nationals in a fake job offer scam. The Nepalese consultate office... Read More

Skipper not guilty for Enchanter boat tragedy

A skipper who decided to leave a fishing spot and travel home in weather conditions that resulted in the death of five men, has been found not guilty. Lance... Read More

Stolen beehives placed at Te Puke orchards

A man who stole more than 330 beehives, costing the industry at least $184,000, did 'immense harm” financially and to the wider ecosystem. Judge... Read More

Heated exchanges as witness denies stabbing

'Haha, you're funny all right.” That was Kansas Tareha's response when he was asked in the High Court at Hamilton if he was the person who stabbed... Read More

Tauranga arson trial abruptly ends

For three days, Scott McIntosh has denied being the person who burnt down his ex's house after earlier setting fire to a BMW belonging to a man he thought... Read More

Teen sentenced after humiliation live-streamed

A topless boy who had already been thrown to the ground, assaulted and kicked in the head, was forced to then do 100 star jumps and 100 'burpees”... Read More

Police investigating suspected arson in Whitianga

Whitianga residents have described hearing two explosions, one after the other, early today on the waterfront. Police are investigating after three vehicles... Read More

Arrest made after driver fails to stop for Police

A person is due to appear in court in the coming days on charges of assaulting police, driving without a licence, and failing to stop for Police. The person... Read More

The reality of stalking in NZ

-Stalking is persistent and unwanted attention from someone that makes you feel intruded upon and harassed. -It is not a single one-off incident and can include... Read More

BOP Police officers facing more assaults

Counties Manukau, Waikato and Bay of Plenty have reported the most assaults on police officers compared to other regions. Police health and safety data... Read More

Search warrants: Firearms and drugs seized

Three men are due to reappear before the court in the coming weeks on drug and firearm related charges following several Central North Island search warrants. Ruapehu... Read More