Crime
'We want our town back': Retailer tells of PTSD as National MPs hit out over crime
A Rotorua retailer who's had violent robbers strike his business six times in 18 months says they have affected his mental health and taken a toll on his family.
Police adding up to 250,000 identities to their database every year
New Zealand police now have the identities of more than 7 million people in their systems, with up to 250,000 identities added to the cache every year.
13-year-olds arrested after suspected Invercargill crime spree
They were reportedly caught after unsuccessfully trying to goad police into a chase.
Woman guilty of kidnapping Dimetrius Pairama but jurors can't reach verdict on murder
A 21-year-old woman has been found guilty of kidnapping and could face retrial for murder in the brutal killing of Dimetrius Pairama.
Yanfei Bao case: Police tight-lipped on findings at Hornby house
Christchurch police say they have made significant findings at a Hornby property where a missing real estate agent was last seen. Audio
Police honing in on movements of car in Yanfei Bao investigation
Police are honing in on the movements of a car used by an alleged kidnapper, as the search continues for Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao. They wont say if there's any evidence Ms Bao has… Video, Audio
Dickason told psychiatrist her children would be 'better off in heaven'
The High Court has heard what was going through Lauren Dickason's mind in the lead-up to killing her children. Audio
Forensic psychiatrist speaks in court during Dickason trial
A warning, the next story is distressing.
The High Court in Christchurch has heard what was going through Lauren Dickason's mind in the lead up to killing her children.
She's on trial for the murder… Audio
The home jail that's not on Easy Street
After Auckland's CBD shooting the knives were out for home detention sentences – but is it the justice system we should be pointing at, or is the problem more deeply-rooted? Audio
Helicopters, more people set to join city-wide search for Yanfei Bao
The search for the body of the Christchurch real estate agent is being stepped up with more helicopters and people joining the operation.
High court told Lauren Dickason was horrified by visions of harming children
A warning, this next story contains distressing content. A forensic psychiatrist has told the High Court that Lauren Dickason was horrified by vivid visions of harming her children the month before… Audio
Killer of Eliza and Geoffrey Trubuhovich gets 20-year jail term
The man who murdered a West Auckland father and daughter has been sentenced to life in prison - and his victims' family have described the shock and terror of the crime.
Scene of open home in Hornby forensically examined in Yanfei Bao case
An open home was held at the house at the centre of an investigation into the disappearance of real estate agent Yanfei Bao, days after police appealed for help to find her. The house on Trevor Street… Audio
Dickason 'distant', on edge of breakdown before leaving for NZ - mother
Lauren Dickason's mother has told the court her daughter seemed absent in the final months before she left South Africa for Timaru.
Karakia held at shooting site
A week on from the tragic shooting at a worksite in Auckland's CBD, a ceremony is being held to lift the tapu from the building.
Three men died in the attack, including the 24-year-old shooter, Matu… Audio
Police search for body of missing woman
A big police hunt continues this morning to find the body of Christchurch woman Yanfei Bao who vanished last Wednesday.
The investigation head Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves says the real estate… Audio
Police believe missing real estate agent Yanfei Bao is dead
Family and friends of Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao are grieving as they come to grips with the news they were hoping not to hear - police believe the 44-year-old woman is dead.
The… Audio
Court told Dickason was severely mentally unwell when she killed 3 kids
A court has been told there is no question Lauren Dickason was severely mentally unwell on the night she killed her three children and she did it out of love. Mrs Dickason is on trial in Christchurch… Video, Audio
Hidden meth lab discovered in West Auckland
Two people have been arrested after early morning police raids in Henderson, Ranui and Massey.
Police do not believe missing Christchurch real estate agent is alive
Police do not believe missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao is alive. It's a week since the 44-year-old was last seen while door-knocking potential clients in the suburb of Wigram. Today… Video, Audio
