Crime
Son understood to be Wellington woman's suspected killer
A Wellington mother who RNZ understands was killed by her son, was a beloved member of the community she lived in. Irene Katsou-Giannis was found dead in her home in Miramar on Monday. Our reporter… Video, Audio
Wellington landlord's case against Chinese Embassy dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
The Chinese Embassy left behind rubbish and bills for cleaning and new keys at a Wellington rental property but the landlord cannot take a case against a sovereign state.
Prison terms for masterminds behind housing loan fraud scheme
Two Auckland men have been jailed after obtaining $8.7 million through fraudulent mortgages.
Police begin property search for body of Jayden Mamfredos-Nair
Officers are searching a property at Dairy Flat near Auckland as they ramp up inquiries into the disappearance of a missing Massey man.
Dad rejects responsibility for leaving child with serious burns for almost three weeks
A four-year-old girl was left with sustained burns to her body for almost three weeks before she came to the attention of authorities and was admitted to the burns unit.
Teen referred to youth services in relation to Porirua assault
The victim remains in hospital in a critical condition.
Name suppression hearing could set precedent - victims' advocate
A victims' advocate says a Supreme Court hearing about name suppression on Thursday could set an important precedent.
The case centres around a man who pleaded guilty to sexual offending against six… Audio
Man believed to be responsible for woman's death has died overseas - police
The woman, found dead in her Wellington home on Monday, has been named as Irene Katsougiannis.
Police say gangs behind spate of shootings in Ōpōtiki
Police are blaming gangs for a spate of shootings in the Bay of Plenty town of Ōpōtiki where three houses and a vehicle were targeted.
Miramar homicide investigation: Police following 'positive lines of inquiry'
Police say they are following positive lines of inquiry in a homicide investigation in the Wellington suburb of Miramar.
Police cordon lifted in Miramar after body found
The police cordon closing Totara Road in the Wellington suburb of Miramar has been lifted, but officers remain guarding the scene of a homicide investigation.
The body of a woman was found in a home… Audio
Almost 150 reports of relationships between teachers and students
There's been almost 150 reports of sexual relationships between teachers and students in schools in the last six years.
Figures released under the Official Information Act show out of 148 reports, so… Audio
Second man appears in court over Ruakākā death
A second man has appeared in court in relation to a death in the Northland town of Ruakākā last week.
Home detention for Dunedin man who neglected partner as she died
Polly Riddell's mother - a retired judge - said Carl Longshaw's sentence was expected but it was not justice.
Two arrested in Ruakākā homicide investigation
Two men have been arrested in a homicide investigation into the death of Teina Pickering in Ruakākā.
Ian Urbina: slavery on the high seas
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ian Urbina's latest investigations into the Chinese distant-water fishing fleet has uncovered human rights and labour abuses. The Chinese foreign fishing fleet is an… Audio
Organised crime a growing problem in the Pacific - NGO adviser
Organised crime a growing problem in the Pacific - NGO adviser Audio
Episode 5: Pikopiko
Drama unfolds at the tangi, and the elusive J is finally revealed. Audio
Men convicted of attempted murder of Harnek Singh
Two men have been convicted of attempting to murder an Indian talkback radio host.
Far North residents living in fear of dangerous pet dogs
The Far North Deputy Mayor says people across the region are living in fear of dangerous problem dogs in communities.
A Northland woman was killed in a dog attack on her property in the town of… Audio
