Homicide investigation launched after fatal Auckland stabbing

Passengers evacuated after Auckland train routed onto wrong track

Twenty-four passengers were stranded on board for around two hours before being evacuated after the electric train ran onto non-electrified sections of rail track.

Playboy‑branded green tea hid 36kg meth haul at Auckland Airport

Two men – a 25‑year‑old Australian and a 23‑year‑old New Zealander – have been charged with importing a Class A drug and face life imprisonment.

Wanted man armed with firearm shot by police in Hamilton

The man, who police say was wanted in relation to prior serious incidents, had allegedly pointed a shotgun at police.

One in hospital, teen arrested after early morning Napier shooting

A 19-year-old was arrested and charged following the incident, police said.