Crime
Kiri Allan pleads not guilty on one charge facing her
Former Labour Minister Kiri Allan has pleaded not guilty to a charge of of refusing to accompany an enforcement officer, after crashing her car in Wellington in late July.
Reporter Krystal Gibbens… Audio
ACT wants to put more criminals behind bars
The ACT party wants to increase the prison population back to the 10,000 inmate record from 2017 as part of its law and order package. The policy includes a billion dollars to increase capacity by 500… Audio
Armed police accost alleged armed robber at Auckland train station
Newmarket Train Station came to a halt last night during a tense 20 minute encounter between police and a man accused of armed robbery.
Scammers took over $4 million from April - June
Scammers stole just over $4 million from New Zealanders between April and June - down by a quarter on the previous three months.
Despite that drop, more of us report being targeted by fraud attempts… Audio
Robbers shot at, arrested, after trying to rob cannabis grower - police
An alleged attempt to rob a cannabis grower has gone wrong for a man who was shot, before he and his accomplices were arrested, police say.
Police lay murder charge over Te Atatū death
The 29-year-old is accused of the murder of 27-year-old Nazia Hai.
Three arrested after gun scare in Auckland's Te Atatū
Police were called to the scene after reports of men with firearms, prompting a school to go into lockdown.
Guns, drugs and stolen property seized in Gore raid
Police have arrested seven people related to the unlawful possession of and supply of firearms and drugs.
Police launch homocide investigation in West Auckland
A homicide investigation is underway in West Auckland after a person was found with critical injuries Monday morning, and later died.
Emergency services were called to a residential address on Gloria… Audio
Call for professional online profiles to disclose conviction history
A business owner wants more stringent background checks for those creating professional online profiles after discovering a potential advisor is currently on home detention for corruption.
Bogus 'mentoring' schemes promise quick riches to vulnerable young people
There are concerns pyramid schemes disguised as mentorships are targeting a wave of young people. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is, says Massey University business school marketing… Audio
New safety hubs don't solve lack of police - community rep
New safety hubs planned for central Auckland will not solve the lack of police resources, a business group says.
The Week in Detail: From illegal fishing to the Rugby World Cup
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Prisoners need support for stable housing to avoid reincarceration - report
Prisoners with unstable housing are nearly five times more likely to be reimprisoned within their first year of release than those with stable housing, a new report has found.
Gamer blurs reality posing as FBI agent carrying fake gun into Whangārei pub
A man who gamed up to 24 hours a day became so blurred with reality, he dressed up as his fantasy character - an FBI agent - then went to the pub and flashed a fake Glock pistol at security, a…
Auckland crime: Safety hubs to address theft, anti-social behaviour in CBD
Four public safety hubs will be set up in Auckland's CBD to address a falling perception of security that's led to the deputy mayor admitting she never feels safe walking alone in her city.
Scam baiter Jim Browning
New Zealanders are losing millions of dollars each year to scammers impersonating banks, tech support, and government departments. The exact cost is not known, as embarrassed victims often don't… Audio
Billy Te Kahika found guilty of failing to declare donations
William 'Billy' Te Kahika has been cleared of charges of obtaining by deception, but been found guilty of four charges relating to his Electoral Commission returns.
SkyCity casino hit by armed robbery
SkyCity in central Auckland was robbed this afternoon by a man who said he was armed.
Locals help police catch alleged teenage thieves
Three teenagers are facing dozens of charges after an alleged crime spree.
