Crime
Raglan homicide: Victim named as Cedric John Maniapoto
The 58-year-old's death had been an "incredibly distressing" event for whānau and support is being provided, police say.
Taiwan looking to combat youth mental health situation
Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about trafficking and cyber scams in Thailand, the youth mental health situation in Taiwan and trouble at sea between China and the… Audio
'Have to try something new' - Minister on boot camps
There will be differences this time around, Karen Chhour says. Audio
Children's Minister Karen Chhour on bootcamps
The Minister of Corrections and Police denies that a coalition government plan to introduce military style academies is a crackdown on young offenders.
The first of the pilot boot camps should be… Audio
Former bootcamp inmate warns Government to be selective over plans
A former bootcamp inmate is warning the Government should be selective about who they choose for their youth military academies.
Wayne attended the Rangipo Prison Farm corrective training facility in… Audio
Police hunt four after latest petrol station raid
Police found the car used in the attack on a Remuera petrol station.
Youth advocate critical of boot camps for young offenders
A youth advocate says evidence shows boot camps for young offenders don't work and that teens continue to break the law when they return to the community.
This follows the coalition government's… Audio
NZSO to mark fifth anniversary of mosque attacks with collaborative programme
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is in new territory this week with a collaborative programme to mark the fifth anniversary of the mosque attacks in Christchurch in which 51 people were murdered.
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Boot camps for youth offenders to begin mid-year
The first of the boot camps promised by the coalition government should be operating by the middle of the year.
The plan is to begin with a pilot boot camp that has both a military-style component… Audio
Dog owner's charge upgraded to manslaughter after victim's death
Abel Wira initially tried a "living man" defence, which the judge threw out.
Benbow sentenced to at least 17 years' jail for murder
The Christchurch man was found guilty of murdering childhood friend Michael McGrath in what a judge called an "execution style killing".
David Benbow sentenced to 17 years in jail for murder of childhood friend
The mother of a man who was murdered by a childhood friend said she is haunted by her son's final moments. David Benbow was today sentenced to a minimum of 17 years in jail for the murder of Michael… Audio
Gymnastics coach admits further sex offences against children
Gregory Pask has pleaded guilty to dozens of further charges of sexual offending.
Body found in remote area triggering homicide inquiry
A large police presence can be expected while the scene of Ohautira Road is investigated.
Supreme Court could provide clarity over police tactics - but union fears its impact
The country's highest court is to weigh in on whether police officers are allowed to take random pictures of people on the street. Audio
First boot camp for young offenders to be running by mid-year - minister
The first of the boot camps promised under the coalition government will be operating by the middle of the year.
David Benbow sentenced to 17 years in jail for murder of friend
A High Court judge has described the murder of Christchurch man Michael McGrath as an execution-style killing.
Justice Eaton made the remarks in sentencing David Benbow to a minimum of 17 years in… Audio
Three arrested for 'violent assault' at man's Taitā workplace
The assault left the victim in a critical condition. He is now stable and recovering.
Gerhard Berger's stolen Ferrari found after 28 years
That's the scream of the V-12s at the San Marino Grand Prix in Imola, Italy in 1995.
And there was as much drama on the track for Gerhard Berger as there was off the track.
His rare, red Ferrari… Audio
Christchurch man to be sentenced for murder of childhood friend
A Christchurch man will be sentenced on Tuesday for the murder of his childhood friend, a man who has been missing since 2017.
David Benbow was found guilty of murdering 49-year-old Michael McGrath.
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