Crime
Two children allegedly murdered in grim start to 2025
A national child abuse advocacy group says more needs to be done to protect tamariki after the deaths of two children in separate cases. Two men are in custody facing murder charges over the deaths… Audio
Mid-afternoon jewellery store smash and grab ends in three arrests
Two men entered St Lukes store about 3.30pm where they "smashed counters with tools, stealing items of jewellery," police said.
Several youths arrested following robbery
Police were called after five people wearing masks and carrying weapons entered a South Auckland service station, says Detective Inspector.
Woman pleads not guilty to charges after infant's death
Yixia Chen denied charges of neglect and possession of a drug utensil, following the death of an infant last year.
Seven youths arrested after night of disorder
Seven young people have been arrested after a night of disorder in Raglan, police say.
'Utterly heartbreaking': Two children allegedly murdered in grim start to 2025
The Minister for Children and for Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence encouraged people to use the resources available to them to get help.
Palmerston North man appears in court on attempted murder charges
A 21-year old charged with attempted murder and unlawful possession of a firearm is due to appear in court today following a December shooting.
Health NZ confirms staff member assaulted
A 23 year old man faces a charge of attempted strangulation after an alleged assault at Middlemore Hospital.
Man faces Fijian court over alleged rape of plane crew member
The 24-year-old accused was denied bail during his appearance in court in Nadi.
Patient arrested after assault at Middlemore Hospital - police
A man has been charged with attempted strangulation after an assault at Auckland's Middlemore Hospital, police say.
Child's body found in car - man charged with murder remanded in custody
Police say the man arrived at the Manukau Police Station around 1am - a child's body was found in his car soon after.
Gun fired from car in South Auckland hospital carpark
Police have said no-one was injured in the shooting which happened on Saturday evening.
Police following strong leads after woman's death in Ngāruawāhia, Waikato
They still want anyone with information to do the right thing and come forward.
Man shot, robbed during online sale gone wrong
It has been reported the sale involved a $2000 pair of shoes.
Investigation after shots fired at house in Wellington
There were people in the property at the time but nobody was injured,
FBI looking into New Orleans attack suspect's visits to Egypt, Canada
Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a US Army veteran who had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State extremist group, was the suspect in the attack.
This past year saw policing get 'back to basics' - Minister Mark Mitchell
RNZ sat down with Police Minister and Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell for a year in review, across his portfolios.
Wellington's dark history uncovered in tour of sites of murder, execution, suffering
If the the beach is not to your liking, consider a tour of the locations of some of the darkest moments in the capital's history.
Courtroom chaos: Almost 450 assaults in courts since 2019
Conflict is increasing in New Zealand's courts, with verbal abuse, intimidation, violence, and brawls where security officers are outnumbered. Shannon Pitman looks into the trend and what is being…
Nelson community turns out for vigil for slain police officer
The rain fell like tears in Nelson as a vigil was held for the first New Zealand policewoman killed in the line of duty.
