Crime
The Panel with Georgie Stylianou and Peter Dunne (Part 2)
Today on The Panel, Guyon Espiner and panellists Georgie Stylianou and Peter Dunne discuss our approach to policing gangs, the new hottest day recorded and Meta's upcoming app that could rival… Audio
Oranga Tamariki controversy: 'Totally unacceptable' staff member filmed fight
Oranga Tamariki says the video that has been circulating online of two teenage boys attacking one another at its youth justice unit was filmed by a staff member. Audio
Oranga Tamariki controversy: 'Totally unacceptable' staff member filmed fight
Oranga Tamariki says the video that has been circulating online of two teenage boys attacking one another at its youth justice unit was filmed by a staff member.
Five youths arrested after Napier burglary
Police have arrested five youths in Napier after a stolen vehicle used in a burglary was spotted by a patrol.
Warning of 'alienation and dislocation' if NZ tries to arrest its way out of gang problem
A tough approach such as boot camps is ineffective and risks fuelling gang membership, the prime minister's chief science advisor says in a new report. Audio
Dame Juliet Gerrard on gangs
The Prime Minister's chief science advisor has warned the country can't arrest its way out of the gang problem.
Dame Juliet Gerrard spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Can't arrest way out of gang problem
The Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor has warned the country can't arrest its way out of the gang problem.
Dame Juliet Gerrard has quietly released a report on gangs that was requested last year… Audio
Lionel Allan hit-and-run: Wiremu Gray sentenced for death of former child star
A business owner who fled the scene after causing the death of his formerly high-profile employee - early 2000s television star Lionel Allan - following a Friday evening of post-work drinks was…
Former Lake Alice patient shares story in hopes to raise awaren
A former patient of the Lake Alice psychiatric hospital says while he can not tell the court about his experience there, his story is an important reminder of the need to investigate claims of… Audio
Kevin Spacey trial: Actor behaved like a 'predator', accuser says
Kevin Spacey was a "predator" who would attack one of his accusers when the two were left alone together, a court in London has heard.
Man who stabbed fisherman 14 times detained in mental health hospital
A man who stabbed a former Myanmar refugee 14 times while the victim was fishing says he "just flipped out" after his money card was cut off.
'Set up to fail': The alternative education problem
These programmes are the last resort for kids who can't cope in mainstream schools – but barely any leave with NCEA qualifications. Audio
Fraudster's $16.7m claims against justice system die with him
David Barton had a 15-page criminal record and stopped paying tax for 10 years.
Armed teens on roof of Auckland youth justice facility
Auckland police are assisting a standoff at a youth justice facility in the southwest suburb of Wiri.
Long Read: Guilt, Part I: Murder in Paeroa
By Ryan Wolf: Speculation still swirls about the unsolved 2012 murder of pizza shop owner Jordan Voudouris. Audio
National proposes tweaks to sentencing aimed at stopping ram raids
National's proposing more tweaks to sentencing rules to "ensure there are real consequences for ram raiders". If in government it plans to make filming and publishing their crimes an aggravating… Video, Audio
'A sense of betrayal': Couple distraught that cruelty to bull goes unpunished
The owners of a bull that was fatally wounded by arrows fired from a crossbow are devastated the perpetrators have escaped conviction.
Man charged with arson following fire at central Wellington fire station
A man has been arrested following a series of suspicious fires in Wellington last week, including one at the central fire station.
Woman set fire to carpet after catching boyfriend in bed with best friend
The woman has been sentenced at Whangārei District Court after pleading guilty to five charges related to the December 2021 incident.
Police reopen attempted murder case 21 years on
Bay of Plenty police have reopened an investigation into an attempted murder 21 years ago to see if they can find other suspects.
