Crime
Woman 'dragged' out of bed during kidnapping, witness says
Police are on the hunt for a trio behind the attack, while a caregiver has told media in detail about what happened.
Manhunt underway after North Shore kidnapping
A manhunt is underway in Auckland for three people after a violent kidnapping on the North Shore on Tuesday night.
The police say a woman was forced from a property in Beach Haven into a car after an… Audio
Hundreds fined, cars impounded at weekend street race meet-ups
Locations included Quay Street in central Auckland, Westgate, Onehunga, the North Shore and as far south as Mangatāwhiri.
DIA says it has busted scamming network
The Department of Internal Affairs says it has busted a criminal network of scammers, which was responsible for the majority of texting scams in Aotearoa last year.
The result is an 80 percent drop… Audio
Violence and aggression on rise at hospitals says doctor
A medical leader says the frightening incident at Wairarapa Hospital over the weekend could happen at any Emergency Department across the country and says boosting security should be an urgent… Audio
Reports of kidnapping on Auckland's North Shore
Three locations on Auckland's North Shore were under police cordon Tuesday night after an alleged kidnapping.
According to the police callouts database they responded to reports of firearms offending… Audio
Te Whatu Ora denies union claim over security guards during ED machete attack
Doctors say violence in hospitals is increasing after a brutal attack in Wairarapa Hospital over the weekend. Audio
What lived experience adds when working in the addiction field
Jo Leach wasn't always the leader, mother and friend she is now. She spent 12 years battling addiction and getting involved with the wrong crowd. Audio
Roadside drug testing still a priority for government - Simeon Brown
However, the Nelson mayor who has campaigned for it is frustrated at the time it is taking to make it happen. Audio
Crackdown on scammers leads to cutback in victim numbers
A multi-agency operation has uncovered a large network of scammers from the UK and Australia operating in New Zealand.
Reti defends lack of extra security at hospital hit by machete attack
Wairarapa Hospital did not have "a track record" of violent incidents before the attack, the Health Minister says. Audio
Urgent need for govt funding for security in EDs - Health professionals
Doctors say violence in hospitals is increasing after a brutal attack in Wairarapa Hospital over the weekend. A man armed with a machete carried out the attack on a vistor at the hospital's emergency… Audio
What is going on with P Diddy?
Explainer: US hip hop star Sean Combs has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Machete attack in ED prompts calls for security review
A machete attack in the emergency department at Wairarapa Hospital has a prompted calls for a review of security in smaller hospitals around the country. Medical staff and a patient had to disarm the… Audio
50kg of cocaine captured on way to port
Eleven arrests have been made after a group of men were preparing to recover the cocaine, police say.
Senior doctors union say hospitals may need metal detectors after attack
The senior doctors union says hospitals may have to look at installing metal detectors or limiting visitors in emergency departments after a shocking weekend attack at Wairarapa Hospital.
A patient… Audio
13-year-old among teens arrested in liquor store robbery
Seven teenagers, aged between 13 and 18, were arrested; six have been been referred to Youth Aid.
Fake 111 calls used to divert attention from bad drivers - police
Gisborne police have launched a crack down on 'anti-social' drivers, who they say are damaging roads and making crank 111 calls to divert police.
200 cars in illegal street race, three arrested
Hundreds of illegal street racers caused mayhem across Auckland overnight, driving dangerously and fleeing from police.
Several arrested after brawl breaks out near Auckland harbour
A report of drinks being thrown off a balcony escalated into a large brawl, with multiple injuries.
