Crime
Report describes school, community centre as 'hell on earth'
A new report detailing abuse at a Catholic school and a related community centre in Christchurch describes the institutions as 'hell on earth'.
The Royal Commission has outlined sexual, physical and… Audio
'A drop in the bucket': Sandringham businesses fear losing out on crime prevention fund
The Albert-Eden Local Board, which encompasses Sandringham, says its allocated crime prevention funding will be spread thinly and have limited impact.
Sandringham community misses out crime-prevention funding
An Auckland community where a dairy worker died in a brutal attack last year, is bitterly disappointed it won't get government funding to prevent street-level crime.
The Sandringham Business… Audio
Charity supporting sexual abuse survivors fighting for survival
A charity that's been supporting sexual abuse survivours in Northland and Auckland for nearly 30 years is fighting for survival. HELP Auckland is calling for urgent support to keep their personal… Video, Audio
Leader of Gloriavale charged with sexual offending over 20 years
The leader of the Gloriavale Christian Community has been charged with sexual offending against girls over a period of more than 20 years. Overseeing Shepherd Howard Temple appeared at the Greymouth… Video, Audio
'Hell on earth': Report into Christchurch school from 1955 to 1984
Hell on earth and a place of depravity, and sexual, physical and spiritual violence. That's the damning description of life at Marylands School and a related community centre in Christchurch between… Audio
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple facing indecency charges involving 10 girls
The 83-year-old appeared in the Greymouth District Court today, charged with sexual offending against the girls over a period of more than 20 years.
Yanfei Bao: Family thanks public for support as water search resumes
The family of a missing Christchurch woman presumed dead say the support of the public has given them strength as they remain hopeful she will be found.
Government looks to volunteer wardens to 'supplement' police in central Auckland
The Minister for Police wants volunteer wardens to do more to help patrol the streets of Auckland's city centre to free up police to respond to crime in the area.
Former rugby star accused of selling guns to a gang keeps name secret
A former international rugby player has appeared in the Tauranga District Court on multiple charges.
Baby's killer 'ripped motherhood away'
Daniel Wallis has been jailed for just over three years for the manslaughter of his five-month old-daughter.
What does 'infanticide' mean in NZ law?
Since homicide trials often have a high profile, public understanding of precise legal terms is important, writes law professor Kris Gledhill.
Lauren Dickason trial: Psychiatrist questioned about diagnosis
A jury has heard how Lauren Dickason told a psychiatrist that killing her three children was "part of a package deal".
Helicopter, police dog used to track teens after store robbed
Five youths have been arrested after an aggravated robbery at a store in Waikato last night.
Dickason told psychiatrist of parenting and mental health strains
Lauren Dickason relied on her husband to help manage her depression and anxiety, the High Court at Christchurch has heard. Audio
Dickason relied on husband for help
Warning: this story contains distressing content.
The High Court in Christchurch has heard Lauren Dickason relied on her husband to help manage her depression and anxiety.
But the couple's… Audio
Prosecutors challenge view that Dickason was psychotic when she killed daughters
A jury has heard how Lauren Dickason told a psychiatrist that killing her three children was a package deal. The 42-year-old is on trial for the murder of her three young daughters, Maya Karla and… Audio
Expert feature: Policing
Senior Sergeant Nathan Snell has been a police officer for close to a decade, and he's just starting a new role as the road policing service team leader for the Nelson Bays area. He's here to tell us… Audio
Playing whack-a-mole with fraudsters
Bank scams are rising exponentially, so much so that $183 million has gone out of New Zealanders' accounts over the last year. Audio
The Week in Detail: Dickason murders, KiwiSaver, and home detention
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
