Stories by Ben Strang

Victims' advocates hope a major survey showing 94 percent of sexual assaults are not reported to police will lead to radical change in the justice sector. Audio

New figures obtained by RNZ show last year had the highest rates of gun crime and deaths involving firearms for nearly 10 years.

In the past two and a half years, the number of gang members in New Zealand has risen by a third, while gang crime has dropped by seven percent.

There are fears among those importing Personal Protective Equipment that China could be readying to halt exports.

Police arrested six people for fighting and warned two people for breaching the lockdown after a gathering in Auckland overnight.

Mothers who flee domestic violence in other countries are set to have greater rights in international child abduction cases.

Police are working to ensure the security and quality of a tracking service being used during the nationwide lockdown.

The Transport Agency has not been able to keep pace with planned safety upgrades to the roading network, casting doubt over government plans to boost the economy with a raft of infrastructure…

Some police employees who wish to remain in isolation because of the Covid-19 pandemic are being told they will have to take unpaid leave during the lockdown.

First person - Ben Strang's nana passed away on Sunday, but with the nation going into lockdown his family has to wait four weeks to say goodbye.

The Immigation Minister said families hoping for exemptions for visa-holder relatives "should be prepared for disappointment".

Far-right extremist groups shared the banned video of the March 15 terror attack on social media on the anniversary of the mass shooting.

Gun owners are at odds with the government over proposals for the newest tranche of changes revamping firearms legislation.

The Court of Appeal is considering argument that international abduction rulings should take into account whether a mother is at risk of serious harm.

Police will replace its current complaints system with a new external helpline after a review into how the organisation deals with bullying complaints.

The Islamic community in New Zealand is on high alert, expecting threats or worse, in the lead up to the anniversary of the Christchurch terror attack.

New details of the Whakaari/White Island recovery mission shed light on the planning and bravery of the special forces team who searched the island just days after its eruption.

The government has backed down on its promise to ban rodeos from using flank straps, electric prodders and calf roping.

The popular underground market at Frank Kitts Park in Wellington will run for the final time on 14 March, due to the building being earthquake prone.

A study of inmates at Christchurch women's prison has found nearly every woman interviewed had a history of multiple traumatic brain injuries.

The Green Party is criticising the government for its lack of delivery on a promise to ban some aspects of rodeo. Video

A child safety campaigner is calling for speed restrictions outside schools to be fast-tracked.

The Wainuiomata community has come together in opposition to a transitional housing development that would offer temporary housing to homeless families.

Te reo Māori will be added to one of the world's most popular language learning app by the end of the year.

High levels of renewable electricity generation make NZ a good country to own an EV in, and are up to four times better for the environment here than Australia says a Massey University professor.