Crime
Police respond to 'serious incident'
A man watching from the 15th floor of the Aon building, Tor Bayer, says a swarm of officers with guns have set up multiple cordons around the Commercial Bay Precinct.
The Eagle helicopter is… Audio
Dickason's family had concerns about her mental wellbeing
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The High Court has heard Lauren Dickason's family had serious concerns about her mental wellbeing in the weeks before she moved to New Zealand.
During… Audio
'No question' Lauren Dickason loved the children she killed, husband tells court
The father of the three girls killed by Lauren Dickason has told the court he was wrong to describe his wife as "not a nurturing mother".
Govt creating new offence aimed at charging young ram raiders
The government's creating a new ram raid offence that could see children as young as twelve charged, and facing a maximum ten year jail sentence. Right now burglary charges can cover ram raid… Video, Audio
Abuse survivor let down by govt's response to questions on torture
A survivor of abuse at Lake Alice psychiatric hospital says he feels fobbed off by the New Zealand government's response to questions by the United Nations Committee Against Torture. New Zealand… Video, Audio
Women's harrowing quest to have children she ended up killing
A high court has heard of the harrowing quest Lauren Dickason and her husband went through to have the children she ended up killing. Graham Dickason faced cross examination by his wife's legal team… Audio
Watch: Government announces new ram-raid criminal offence
The government has announced a new criminal offence targeting ram-raiding, carrying a maximum 10-year sentence.
Crime takes toll on businesses
Some businesses say they are left with increasing insurance costs, staff shortages and mental health stress as rising crime takes a toll.
They say the government needs to introduce more practical… Audio
Father of killed girls told court wife struggled with anxiety
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The High Court in Christchurch has heard Lauren Dickason spoke about harming her daughters on three separate occasions before they died.
… Audio
Opposition, Greens respond to government's youth justice unit announcement
David Seymour has accused the government of coming out with a "half-baked, uncosted, bargain-bin" version of his own party's youth justice policy.
'It's too late': Father of kids killed by mother recounts fateful night
The father of three daughters killed by their mother at their Timaru home has told the court via audio visual link that his children preferred him and his wife was not a nurturing mother. Speaking… Audio
The Panel with Ali Jones and Allan Blackman (Part 2)
Today on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ali Jones and Allan Blackman discuss Victoria pulling out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Also, they discuss National wanting to use… Audio
The Panel with Marie Dyhrberg KC
Wallace and panellists discuss Labour's new policy on youth crime with Marie Dyhrberg KC. Audio
PM announces govt will build two new youth justice units
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Children's Minister Kelvin Davis have revealed a law and order policy concerning young offenders.
'Mistake' at youth crime announcement conflated two options on table, Hipkins says
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says a mistake in the government's crime announcement happened because there were originally two options on the table. Audio
National not impressed by Labour's new policies
The National Party isn't impressed with the Government's ideas on youth crime, such as forcing youth offenders to clean up rubbish or remove graffiti.
Justice spokesperson Paul Goldsmith spoke to… Audio
Another man arrested, charged with murder of man in Whakatāne
Five people are now facing charges relating to the death of Claude Te Rangiatahua Takao.
Organisation concerned by crime crackdown policy
The Government is vowing to crack down on the youth crime, but there are concerns some of the solutions might only add to the problem.
Mary-Lynn Huxford is a youth participation advisor with the… Audio
South African mother on trial spoke of harming children in messages to friends
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Crown lawyers say the South African mother standing trial for the murder of her three daughters in Timaru in 2021, talks about harming her… Audio
Labour's planned crackdown on crime welcomed by retailers
Labour's planned crackdown on youth and gang crime is being praised by retailers who have long argued for a stiffer response to crime in the sector.
Retail NZ public affairs manager Aimie Hines spoke… Audio
