Crime
Gloriavale man's alleged sex crimes detailed in court
A woman who accused a man of raping her at Gloriavale was told there was no way she would ever marry. Audio
Gloriavale man facing 20 charges, four of rape
Jonathan Benjamin is facing 20 charges, including four of rape, during his time at the Gloriavale Christian Community between 1986 and 2017. Crown lawyer, Kerry White, says some of the complainants… Audio
Youths linked to spike in car thefts in Invercargill
Owners of vehicles, particularly Mazdas, Nissans and Toyotas, are being asked to stay vigilant and keep them securely parked overnight.
Auckland man charged with murder over death of Charles Pongi
The 26-year-old from Ōtāhuhu is the fourth person to be arrested and charged in relation to the homicide investigation, and police say more serious charges are likely.
Naenae hit and run: Police identify locations of interest, yet to find driver
Detective Inspector Haley Ryan says police are confident they will identify the driver with the help of the public.
Trial for man accused of sexual offending against Gloriavale children gets underway
Jonathan Benjamin is charged with various sexual offences against children and young women.
Woolworths to spend $45m on safety initiatives after 131% rise in assaults
Verbal and physical abuse of staff at Woolworths supermarkets in New Zealand is up to four times worse than in Australia. Audio
Name suppression leaves dead toddler 'faceless and nameless' - whānau
Whānau of a toddler killed in Southland say heavy court suppressions have left the boy "invisible".
New online technologies putting Kiwi kids at risk of sexual abuse
Law enforcement agencies say offenders are hiding identities behind encryption and anonymising tools while children are suffering real sexual abuse.
Hawke's Bay illegal street racing event sees 200 cars stopped
Hundreds of infrigements were handed out and nine cars were impounded during the police crackdown.
Do not approach this man, police warn
Police have warned people not to approach a dangerous, high-risk violent and sexual offender who cut off his ankle bracelet and went on the run.
Police investigate after woman found dead in Auckland
Police are investigating after a woman was found dead at a property in Auckland.
Unexplained death of Dargaville infant under police investigation
The unexplained death of an infant in Dargaville earlier this year is being investigated by police.
Peking Man singer Pat Urlich jailed for filming teen in shower, up skirts in supermarket
Well-known Kiwi musician Pat Urlich is in jail for covertly filming a teenager in the shower and filming an elderly woman on the toilet.
Who killed the Crewes? Opening the book on a cold case
The murder of Harvey and Jeannette Crewe in their Pukekawa farmhouse in 1970 is perhaps New Zealand's most infamous unsolved crime. Arthur Allan Thomas was convicted twice, pardoned and compensated… Audio
Tāngarākau campground murder: Teen guilty of killing Adrian Humphreys
A teenager who snuck into a man's camper to steal the keys to his car and then stabbed him five times has been found guilty of murder.
Hutt community waiting for answers after yesterday's violent deaths
Just a day after two violent deaths in Hutt Valley, the community is still anxiously waiting for answers. Police have yet to name either the woman who was killed in a hit-and-run early in the morning… Audio
Former knight James Wallace granted parole, lawyer says
Former knight James Hay Wallace has been granted parole and is due to be released on 11 December, his lawyer David Jones KC told Stuff.
Hamilton rifle club burglary results in three arrests
Two men aged 31 and 33 and a woman aged 27 are due to appear in Hamilton District Court on charges of burglary and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Vehicle believed to be linked to Nelson homicide investigation found
Police have found a vehicle believed to be related to the homicide of a man in the Nelson area last week.
