Christchurch duo charged with distributing objectionable publication

Controversial flag exhibit stolen from Hastings art gallery

A spokesperson for Hastings District Council said there were cameras in the gallery and that matters around identifying the person involved in the theft were being managed by the police.

Teen arrested after attempted $20k clothing theft at Auckland store

Police say quick reporting helped foil the smash-and-grab at JD Sports in Albany, where more than $20,000 worth of clothing was recovered.

Thieves saw off, steal most of newly-installed table at DOC campsite

"This is why we can't have nice things," Department of Conservation principal ranger Briggs Pilkington said, of the thief with "a chainsaw and a bad attitude".

Auckland man jailed for involvement in online child sex abuse ring

"This man was an active member of a particularly sinister encrypted group whose sole purpose was to celebrate the sexual abuse of children."