Crime
Woman charged over electorate office vandalism
Police have charged a 27-year-old over recent vandalism of politicians' offices.
Donald Trump faces dual hearings in Georgia and New York
Former US President Donald Trump has faced dual hearings this morning in Georgia and New York.
Trump chose to attend the hearing in Manhattan, this one concerned a motion to dismiss the case brought… Audio
Man threatening parent and child fatally shot by police
A man was fatally shot by police on the afternoon of Thursday February 15 after fleeing a police stop and threatening a parent and child with a firearm.
Police say they stopped the man just after… Audio
Man caught with child sex abuse videos jailed
A Wairarapa man has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for possessing and distributing child sex abuse videos.
Head of Police Maritime unit responds to boat thefts
A warning for boaties today to keep their boats and jet-skis secure and out of sight due to a spate of thefts. Most of the thefts are from the city of sails and the Head of the Police Maritime unit… Video, Audio
Baggage handler jailed over role in 19kg meth bust
The 47-year-old man was a key organiser of the attempt to smuggle a suitcase through the airport, while the border was shut.
Australia moves to make 'doxxing' illegal
After the private message log from a group of Jewish Australians was published online, prime minister Anthony Albanese made the call for stronger criminal consequences for doxxing. Audio
Residents share relief over Helen Gregory homicide arrest
The arrest was welcomed by Khandallah locals, but questions remain over whether her death means elderly community members need to be looked after more.
Police searching for man with weapons and firearms offences
Police are asking the public for help to locate Nepia Taonui, but warn he should not be approached.
Calls for PM to ban greyhound racing after deaths
There are calls for the Prime Minister to put his money where his mouth is and ban Greyhound racing, after two deaths during race days in Christchurch in recent weeks. Animal organisation SAFE said… Video, Audio
Paraparaumu teacher charged with murder of Helen Gregory
Kandallah residents are relieved police have arrested and charged a 52 year old woman for the murder of their fellow resident Helen Gregory. The 79 year old was found dead in her Baroda Street home… Audio
Plea delayed for man charged with crashing into Bay of Islands ferry
The 48-year-old man has been given another two weeks to decide his plea.
Teacher charged with 79-year-old's murder appears in court
A 52-year-old Paraparaumu woman has been granted interim name suppression.
Dementia in prisons is on the rise
An ageing population in general means an ageing population behind bars, bringing with it the same increased number of prisoners with dementia. Clinical and forensic psychologist Ella Kofoed speaks to… Audio
Man arrested over attack on jogger at Ōtara Creek Reserve
Police have arrested and charged a 31-year-old man in relation to an assault on a jogger last month at Ōtara Creek Reserve.
Three youths arrested after Herne Bay car break-ins
Three youths have been arrested after reports of cars in the central Auckland suburb being broken into with a crowbar.
Police search underway after ram raiders hit Papatoetoe jeweller
Police are still at the scene after an aggravated robbery in Papatoetoe this afternoon.
Gail Maney granted third appeal against murder conviction
Gail Maney was convicted of the murder of Deane Fuller-Sandys, but has spent more than 20 years pleading her innocence.
Could wanted man Tom Phillips be on or near his family farm?
Tom Phillips has been on the run with his three children for over two years. Locals reckon he has stayed close to familiar country.
Man who helped Brazilian women work illegally as prostitutes sentenced
Michael James Sloan and his co-defendant acted as booking agents for 15 Brazilian women, arranging advertising, handling customer service and bookings.
