Kim Dotcom has revealed he is recovering from a serious stroke as his extradition fight to the United States continues. The German-born entrepreneur, founder of Megaupload, faces multiple criminal charges in the US, including copyright infringement and money laundering, and has vowed to fight the extradition.

New Zealand police have located the main campsite used by Tom Phillips and his children during their four-year hiding period, concluding Operation Curly. The children have been safely returned and are now in the care of Oranga Tamariki. A film crew has been following the investigation for a year, and police are now seeking those who may have aided Phillips.

Experts in New Zealand are calling for the creation of a dedicated Minister for Organised Crime to address the growing threat posed by transnational criminal networks. The report highlights record drug seizures and a doubling of methamphetamine consumption, urging urgent reforms and greater collaboration between government and the private sector.

Thailand’s Supreme Court has ordered former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to serve a one-year prison term for improperly serving his 2023 sentence. The ruling comes as his political influence wanes following legal and political setbacks.

A trial has opened in Auckland regarding the alleged murder of two children by their mother, Hakyung Lee, who is representing herself. The bodies of the children were discovered in suitcases in a storage unit nearly four years after their deaths, with traces of an antidepressant found in their bodies. The Crown alleges Lee killed the children in 2018, while her defense claims she was legally insane at the time.

Tom Phillips, a fugitive father, was shot and killed by police in the Waikato bush after a four-year evasion. His three children were found safe and well, but the incident has raised concerns about the psychological impact on the children and the broader implications for child welfare in New Zealand.

Three children from Marokopa were safely found at a remote campsite after their father, Tom Phillips, was killed in a police shooting following a burglary in Piopio. The incident resulted in a critical injury to a police officer and has sparked concerns about the handling of the confrontation.

A Christchurch resident, Prince, is fighting to reunite with her son Jap Sahib, who has Down syndrome and has been excluded from New Zealand for eight years due to immigration policies. She seeks ministerial intervention to allow her son to live with her in Christchurch.

A traumatic armed robbery at a Hamilton steakhouse on Father's Day has left staff shaken and the community in shock. Police are hunting two suspects, while the restaurant's management expressed their distress and praised their staff's composure.

New Zealand's most dangerous inmates, including Brenton Tarrant, are now housed in a prison unit undergoing a major renovation. The Prisoners of Extreme Risk Unit (Peru) at Auckland Prison is being repainted with vibrant colors and geometric designs to create a less oppressive environment, aiming to improve rehabilitation and reduce tensions within the facility.

A man from Tauranga, Mohammad Maghsoudi, has lost his appeal against a knife conviction after the High Court ruled that his religious and practical justifications for carrying a hunting knife were not sufficient under the Crimes Act.

Victoria Police has offered a record-breaking $1 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Dezi Freeman, who is accused of killing two police officers in August. The largest reward in Victorian history aims to locate the fugitive and ensure public safety.

A 56-year-old man from Whangārei was sentenced for chasing a teenager with a chainsaw over a loud music dispute. The incident, which occurred on 18 November 2023, resulted in a conviction for assault with a weapon and a nine-month supervision order.

Julia DeLuney has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of her 79-year-old mother, Helen Gregory. The sentencing in Wellington highlights the severity of the crime and the vulnerability of the victim.

New Zealand's Defense Minister Judith Collins has criticized former Prime Ministers John Key and Helen Clark for attending a Chinese military parade that included leaders from North Korea, Iran, and Russia. During a top-secret trip to Ukraine, Collins discussed potential collaborations in defense and security with Ukrainian officials.

Julia DeLuney is set to be sentenced for the murder of her mother, Helen Gregory, in the High Court in Wellington. The trial revealed a meticulously staged crime scene and raised questions about motive and intent.

A Rotorua gang member, Raymond Heta, failed to reduce his jail sentence after a violent home invasion that left a victim permanently paraplegic. The Court of Appeal upheld his seven-year-and-three-month sentence, emphasizing community protection and accountability.

New Zealand is strengthening deportation rules to address immigration breaches, with Immigration Minister Erica Stanford emphasizing the need for stricter enforcement. The proposed changes will expand liability for overstayers and criminal offenses, while Immigration NZ reports an increase in deportations and overstayers.

The UK government is considering the introduction of a national digital ID card system, known as 'BritCard,' as part of a broader strategy to tackle illegal immigration, benefit fraud, and black-market employment. The proposal has drawn support from Labour figures but faces criticism over privacy and civil liberty concerns.

A 34-year-old man in Hamilton was sentenced to 23 years in prison for stabbing a woman, killing a baby, and seriously injuring a toddler on New Year’s Day. The case has shocked the community and raised concerns about domestic violence and mental health.