Freeman was wanted over the fatal shooting of two Victorian police officers seven months ago.

YouTuber investigated for filming Dezi Freeman's secret hideout

The Victorian double cop killer was killed in a shootout with police on March 30 after seven months on the run.

6:48pm

The Pyramid of the Moon, left, and the Pyramid of the Sun, back right, are seen along with smaller structures lining the Avenue of the Dead, in Teotihuacan, Mexico.

Gunman shoots several tourists at pyramids in Mexico, killing one

Armed man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacan pyramids opened fire on tourists , killing a Canadian and leaving at least 13 people injured.

6:24pm

Liquor store generic

Man tries to sneak stolen haul past police arresting shoplifters

Police on Auckland's North Shore got more than they bargained for when responding to a call to a supermarket.

5:47pm

The yard was targeted four times, with around 855 litres of petrol stolen all up.

Man arrested after 855 litres of petrol stolen in Invercargill

Contractor's yard was hit four times between March 28 and April 5.

2:30pm

Methamphetamine was detected on 26 items of clothing in the suitcase of a man travelling from Canada.

Meth-soaked clothing in traveller's suitcase at Auckland Airport

Customs officers found 26 items of clothing in the luggage testing positive for methamphetamine in what they called a "complex concealment".

11:55am

1:30

Police (file image)

Further victim comes forward after man charged with rape, abduction

The 37-year-old Flaxmere man is now accused of offending in Hastings and the Tūrangi area.

9:59am

1:30

It is illegal for retailers to sell nitrous oxide, commonly referred to as nangs.

Five retailers face prosecution over illegal sale of nangs

Police had previously visited the retailers and provided information outlining the rules around the sale of nitrous oxide, ensuring they understood it could not be sold for recreational use.

9:25am

The Pyramid of the Moon, left, and the Pyramid of the Sun, back right, are seen along with smaller structures lining the Avenue of the Dead, in Teotihuacan, Mexico

Gunman at Mexican pyramids kills Canadian tourist and injures 6

Among those injured were Colombian, Russian and Canadian tourists, the local government said.

8:23am

1:30

People are consoled outside the scene of a mass shooting

Louisiana father kills 7 of his children plus another child

The mass shooting in the state of Louisiana was the nation's deadliest in more than two years.

Monday 2:47pm

Trusting pensioner Cecily said she had just $2 left after he bled her dry.

Thousands of dollars raised for 92-year-old scam victim

Cecily said a man claiming to be a tradesman doing odd jobs knocked on her door offering his services to "fill his fridge".

Monday 1:56pm

5:38

The cordon on Avenue Road in Hastings.

Residents describe 'shock' at Hastings triple homicide

Police are investigating the deaths of a woman and two children at a property in Hastings over the weekend.

Monday 12:45pm

Some products are more obviously unethical than others.

Aussie war on illegal tobacco needs more 'boots on the ground'

Illicit tobacco now comprises 50 to 60% of Australia's total tobacco trade, the Illicit Tobacco and E-cigarette Commissioner estimates, steering up to $11.8 billion in excise away from federal coffers.

Monday 11:08am

Detective Inspector Martin James said emergency services were called to an address on Avenue Rd East around 6am following reports several people were seriously injured.

Woman and children believed killed in Hastings incident

It's understood a man is in hospital in relation to the incident.

Monday 8:04am

A police station sign lights up the streets of downtown Melbourne.

Learner driver charged over Melbourne comic expo death

The grey Toyota struck two people at Melbourne Showgrounds just before 5pm on Saturday (local time).

Sun, Apr 19

A bear costume involved in an insurance fraud scam. (Source: California Department of Insurance)

Three sentenced over California bear-suit luxury car scam

The trio used a person in a bear suit to stage fake attacks inside a Rolls-Royce and two Mercedes in 2024.

Sun, Apr 19

Coffin (file image).

Over 50 bodies found dumped at cemetery in Trinidad and Tobago

The gruesome discovery was made in the town of Cumuto on Trinidad.

Sun, Apr 19

Police at the scene of a homicide investigation in Hastings.

Three dead in incident at Hastings house, homicide probe launched

Emergency services were called to a property in Hastings early this morning following reports several people had been seriously injured.

Sun, Apr 19

NZDF P8-A plane.

China lodges 'serious protest' over NZ Air Force's conduct in its air space

An NZDF spokesperson denied any disruption of civil aviation.

Sat, Apr 18

York Police speak with image of Kenneth Law on screen.

Canadian man facing 14 murder charges to plead guilty to aiding suicide

Kenneth Law is suspected of sending at least 1200 packages to more than 40 countries. New Zealand police have since launched an investigation.

Sat, Apr 18

Tory Lanez returns to the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center for his trial.

Rapper Tory Lanez sues US prison system for $170m over inmate stabbing

Lanez claimed that he should never have been housed with a fellow inmate due to his celebrity status.

Sat, Apr 18

Auckland resident wakes to find unknown man standing in their house

Auckland resident wakes to find unknown man standing in their house

The man had allegedly been involved in a burglary at the home on Chiltern Cres in Glen Innes.

Sat, Apr 18

D4vd at Coachella 2025.

What to know about singer D4vd's arrest in 14-year-old's killing

The status of a secret grand jury has been uncovered, but many facts in the case remain unclear.

Sat, Apr 18

Police suggest fatal house fire and crash near Ohakune may be linked

Police suggest fatal house fire and crash near Ohakune may be linked

A person was found dead following a housefire in Rangataua, with police suggesting the discovery may be connected to a fatal crash which occurred nearby, shortly after.

Sat, Apr 18

Ōkaihau Main Street.

Northland man sentenced over high-speed hit-and-run that killed cyclist

The judge said on top of travelling at twice the legal speed limit, Le Noel should not have been driving at all as he was on a restricted license and the incident occurred after 10pm.

Sat, Apr 18

Leader of the House Chris Bishop, pictured in 2024.

Bishop 'unhappy' investigation into police breath testing taking so long

The Transport Minister has told officials to hurry up and give him a full briefing on an independent analysis of police breath testing data.

Sat, Apr 18