Sam Sherwood

A woman was fatally shot by police after she advanced on police "brandishing" a hunting knife moments after her partner had been shot by police.

The death of a woman and her partner's wounding at a Kāinga Ora home have left those that knew them heartbroken, their pastor says.

Police escalated allegations about Michael Forbes to its leadership, but told him the "onus was on him" to inform his employer.

Forensic psychiatrist warns of 'more adverse incidents' unless inquiry into Canterbury's Mental Health Services prompts real change.

The inquiry into Canterbury's Mental Health Services, started after a patient killed a woman walking home, has laid out a litany of problems.

Nateisha-Kurstyn Pareteoro Hana-Wetere's 3-year-old son - in the back seat - survived the crash. Audio

The first person on the scene says he managed to stop just short of the crash when a boat broke off from an oncoming car and killed Nateisha-Kurstyn Pareteoro Hana-Wetere. Audio

The Tuiras claimed they were operating an investment business, but none of the money was invested and was instead used to fund the couple's lifestyle.

Thomas Alexander Kokouri Tuira was charged in May 2023 by the Serious Fraud Office.

Incorrect prescription "symptom of a much deeper, systemic issue," says member if Pharmaceutical Society.

An intern pharmacist, a trainee technician and a registered pharmacist all looked at the prescription. Audio

幼童在送医检查后未有大碍，但警方已经对一名27岁女性提出虐童指控。

Charges of ill-treating a child have been laid against a 27-year-old who has appeared in North Shore District Court, but the toddler is medically well, police say.

Anthony 'Aussie' Malcolm likely engaged in coercive and/or criminal sexual conduct with "multiple young boys", a summary of police evidence reveals.

It can now be revealed that Jevon McSkimming is facing eight charges of possessing objectionable publications over a four-year period.

The man faces eight charges, all of which are category three offences meaning the offence is punishable by imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for two years or more.

The baby was allegedly given an adult dosage of phosphate, with a coroner's preliminary opinion that she died from phosphate toxicity.

The man was reported as on the run last night.

A pharmacist says Bellamere Duncan's death was "not an isolated incident". Audio

After RNZ revelations the Police Commissioner canned a directive on "value thresholds", which he called "confusing and unhelpful".

Controversial police directive told staff they would no longer be investigating allegations of retail crime below certain financial thresholds.

A two-month-old died after allegedly being given the wrong dosage of phosphate by a Manawatū pharmacy. Audio

Two-month-old Bellamere Arwyn Duncan was allegedly given an adult dosage of phosphate by a Manawatū pharmacy.

"How was it overlooked?" ask the parents of two-month-old Bellamere Arwyn Duncan, who died after she was allegedly given medication at an adult dosage. Audio

Kura had been in the police for decades and was the first ever female Police Commissioner.