A police officer was struck by a vehicle last night after the fleeing driver failed to stop when signalled by authorities.
Crime and Justice
2 mins ago
An 18-year-old was arrested, while two others were injured.
7:08am
Duane "Keffe D" Davis is currently on trial, accused of orchestrating the 1996 killing of the 25-year-old hip-hop superstar in Las Vegas.
6:47pm
Yung Filly was accused of violently raping a 20-year-old woman in a Perth hotel after a nightclub gig.
6:33pm
The judge said the case, which began in 2022, had moved at "glacial pace".
5:56pm
Sunao Takami set fire to the crowded parlour in Osaka in 2009.
5:43pm
Three people, including two teenagers, charged over burglaries at a Northland supermarket and tavern where cash and alcohol were stolen.
4:41pm
Jacob Dave Henry Hauraki, 32, was allegedly driving to work when he spotted the woman, dragging her into nearby bushes and assaulting her.
3:30pm
William George Toms, 70, was fined almost $30,000 after pleading guilty to five charges under the Animal Welfare Act.
2:38pm
Detective Superintendent Kylie Schaare, who repeatedly shared concerns that the matter was not being handled properly, was praised for her "sustained courage".
2:14pm
A 39-year-old was charged with possession and supply of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.
1:50pm
Ross Weir, 71, went missing from his beachside home on Pukehina Parade, near Motunau Park in the early hours of Wednesday, August 19.
1:35pm
A Porirua man has been sentenced to 10 months’ home detention and 300 hours’ community work after illegally taking 1869 pāua.
12:15pm
Cronulla Sharks forward Toby Rudolf avoided a conviction in court after pleading guilty to offensive behaviour over the January incident.
11:55am
1:45
A fake pistol complaint at Lynn Mall led police to a stolen hoodie, a BB gun and methamphetamine being found, with two people now facing charges.
Fri, Aug 21
Police were called after a man allegedly demanded cash and handed a threatening note to counter staff at an inner-city eatery on Manners Street just after 9pm.
Erin Patterson, 51, was sentenced to life behind bars after killing three lunch guests in July 2023.
Thursday 7:28pm
Hui Ka Yan pleaded guilty in April to a series of charges, including illegal absorption of public deposits, fraud and corporate bribery.
Thursday 6:28pm
The body of Lily Hooper was found in Nattai National Park in New South Wales' Southern Highlands eight days after she entered the bush.
Thursday 4:55pm
The group was part of a convoy being escorted onto the base by uniformed public affairs staff in a government minivan when they were detained.
Thursday 3:48pm
Lindsay Clancy, 36, has pleaded not guilty to murdering Callan, Dawson and Cora Clancy, who ranged from 8 months to 5 years old.
Thursday 2:29pm
Hapai Otene had 30 convictions and had been using meth since he was 15, court documents reveal.
Thursday 1:17pm
The list of stolen items included railway crossing bells, a rooftop tent, a wood splitter, a compactor, a cabin and a hydraulic lift.
Thursday 11:55am
A 25-year-old male has been charged with murder, while a 46-year-old female has been charged as an accessory over Nathaniel Sturmey's death in April.
Thursday 11:25am
Auckland Council said it had suspended hunting activities related to the pest eradication project on the Hauraki Gulf island until further notice.
Thursday 11:10am
