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'Stole only milk': Shop owner on suspected fugitive dad break-in

The Piopio Superette police believe missing Marokopa father Tom Phillips tried to break into....

'Stole only milk': Shop owner on suspected fugitive dad break-in

The owner of a store it's suspected fugitive Marokopa father Tom Phillips broke into with one of his children says the only thing that was taken was milk.

Phillips break-in may show support is waning: police

A still image from the CCTV believed to show Tom Phillips and a child. Photo: NZ Police

Phillips break-in may show support is waning: police

Police say a break-in for groceries by fugitive Marokopa father Tom Phillips which was caught on CCTV could be a sign he 'has fallen out' with supporters.

Yanfei Bao's killer appeals conviction

Tingjun Cao during his 2024 trial. Photo: Pool

Yanfei Bao's killer appeals conviction

Chinese national Tingjun Cao is appealing his conviction and sentence for murdering Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao, on the grounds of a miscarriage of justice.

Globetrotting conman who posed as UN official nabbed in Christchurch

A staff member at the hotel uncovered the man's deception. Photo: File image

Globetrotting conman who posed as UN official nabbed in Christchurch

An international scam artist, who has allegedly posed as a United Nations official and paramedic, was caught in Christchurch after he left a hotel without paying for his two-week stay.

Young sportsman in fight of life after staph infection

Seamus Stack in ICU last Wednesday before having open-heart surgery. Photo: Supplied

Young sportsman in fight of life after staph infection

A week ago, 23-year-old sportsman Seamus Stack was in an induced coma after open-heart surgery to save his life.

Man charged after 27 petrol drive-off thefts

A Christchurch man has been arrested in relation to 27 separate petrol drive-off thefts across Canterbury.

New CCTV footage shows fugitive dad Tom Phillips

New CCTV footage shows fugitive father Tom Phillips and child

CCTV footage believed to be of fugitive Marokopa father Tom Phillips and one of his children has been released by police.

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‘Superstar’ sniffer named Top Dog with a Job

New Zealand’s 2025 Top Dog with a Job, Boss celebrating his big win with a few cheesy treats and...

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‘Superstar’ sniffer named Top Dog with a Job

New Zealand’s Top Dog with a Job for 2025 was more worried about where his dad had gone than taking out a national prize.

Recidivist shoplifter back thieving after release

Recidivist shoplifter back thieving after release

A recidivist shoplifter who previously claimed she’d been “framed” for offences she hadn’t committed has returned to her old ways of walking out of retail outlets without paying for anything.

Otago study finds device design eases 'vaping's normalisation'

A researcher has found the design of vaping devices makes it easy to puff in secrecy. Photo:...

Otago study finds device design eases 'vaping's normalisation'

From designated smoking areas to no smoking zones to indoors to inside the wharenui, a researcher has found the design of vaping devices makes it easy to puff in secrecy.

NZ joins international partners in countering China-linked cyber attacks

NZ joins international partners in countering China-linked cyber attacks

New Zealand's cyber security agency has joined international partners in issuing guidance on malicious cyber activity it says is linked to China.

Sex offender breached supervision order 14 times

Eric Baker will be freed from Nawha Prison on a time-served basis in about two weeks. Photo:...

Sex offender breached supervision order 14 times

A high-risk convicted sex offender has gone on to breach his Extended Supervision Order (ESO) 14 times, including three times this year alone.

Largest-ever import of liquid ecstasy seized at border

An estimated 1950 litres of GBL was seized. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police

Largest-ever import of liquid ecstasy seized at border

The largest-ever import of GBL (gamma butyrolactone) - commonly known as liquid ecstasy - has been seized at the border in a joint police and customs operation.

Man charged over imported meth lollies

Malaysian company Rinda, who made the legitimate sweets, were fully co-operative with police....

Man charged over imported meth lollies

Police have charged a man for allegedly importing blocks of methamphetamine, after potentially lethal doses of the drug were disguised as sweets and given out in Auckland last year.

'Fairness and practicality': Alcohol laws to be loosened

Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

'Fairness and practicality': Alcohol laws to be loosened

The government has signed off on loosening alcohol restrictions with fewer hurdles for bars and bottle stores.

Warning safety reforms risk another Pike River

Anna Osborne (left), Sonya Rockhouse and Bernie Monk lost family members in the Pike River mine...

Warning safety reforms risk another Pike River

Plans to reform workplace safety rules risk repeating the deadly failures of the Pike River mine disaster, officials warn.

Missing Lower Hutt three-year-old found safe

A missing Lower Hutt three-year-old who was the subject of an amber alert earlier today has been found safe.

Drunk woman who ran over mum avoids jail

The woman was sentenced in the Wellington High Court. Photo: RNZ

Drunk woman who ran over mum avoids jail

A Wellington woman who ran over her mother while drunk at the wheel after a tangi has avoided prison, and instead been sentenced to home detention.

Sex predator shouldn't have been back on streets: victim

Sex predator shouldn't have been back on streets: victim

A sex predator accused of trying to lure schoolgirls into performing inappropriate favours should never have been back on Christchurch's streets, a victim says.

Principals urge halt to NCEA change plans

A group of 89 secondary school principals are calling for an immediate halt to plans to replace the NCEA school qualification.

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