Crime
France shooting: Fresh unrest amid anger over killing of teen
Thousands of extra security forces are facing a second night of unrest in France after a 17-year-old driver was shot and killed by police during a traffic check.
Legal expert on lengthy name suppression delays
Name suppression lapsed yesterday for millionaire and arts patron Sir James Wallace, who for five years was known only as a "prominent businessman" who had indecently assaulted three young men between… Audio
Three Auckland police officers charged with assault
The charges follow an investigation into how the officers dealt with offenders after a ram raid in January 2022.
Arts community relieved Sir James Wallace has been publicly named
The millionaire patron of the arts is said to have used his power and influence to pressure hundreds in the community for their support to keep him out of jail. Audio
Department of Corrections and Chief Ombudsman in spat
The Department of Corrections and Chief Ombudsman are in a public spat over a scathing report on the management of New Zealand's 18 prisons.
Ombudsman Peter Boshier says Corrections leadership are… Audio
Victims advocate on Wallace case
Name suppression for the "prominent businessman" jailed for indecently assaulting three young men lapsed yesterday.
The case against Wallace revolved around three men who told police they were… Audio
Name suppression lapsed for 'prominent businessman'
Art collector, businessman, and philanthropist, Wallace has been named as the "prominent businessman" jailed for indecently assaulting three young men.
His name suppression lapsed yesterday with a… Audio
Inmates locked in cells for 23 hours a day
Prison guards and justice advocates are both demanding Corrections is to be held account over its treatment of prisoners including inmates being locked in cells for 23 hours a day.
It follows a… Audio
Sir James Wallace convicted of indecent assault
One of New Zealand's best-known art collectors, businessmen, and philanthropists, Sir James Wallace, has been named as the "prominent businessman" jailed for indecently assaulting three young men.
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Arts community relieved after naming
The arts community is relieved Sir James Wallace has been publicly named for indecently assaulting three young men.
The millionaire patron of the arts is said to have used his power and influence to… Audio
Trauma of solitary confinement
Former prisoners and families of inmates say the trauma of solitary confinement will haunt them for life.
A independent report from the Office of the Inspectorate found that more than 5000 prisoners… Audio
Case #053 - Crooked Cop Michael Blowers
Michael Blowers was a police officer, family man and pillar of the community. He was also stealing drugs from the police exhibit room and giving them to his mistress to sell. RNZ's Charlie Dreaver… Audio
Fraud and deception crime nearly doubled through 2022 - survey
Ministry of Justice sector insights general manager Rebecca Parish said fraud and cybercrime often went unreported. Audio
The Pre-Panel with Paula Penfold and Garry Moore
Wallace and panellists Paula Penfold and Garry Moore speak to the chair of the Berry Fruit propagators group Peter McIntyre about the shortage of Strawberry plants Plus Paula and Garry tell us what's… Audio
Sir James Wallace revealed as 'prominent businessman' convicted of indecent assault
Sir James Wallace is the "prominent businessman" jailed for indecently assaulting three young men. The government has initiated the process for honours forfeiture.
Gang list surge not proof of increased membership - police
A National party candidate says the growing National Gang List is evidence of Labour's 'soft-on-crime approach', but police say it's not that straightforward.
Boy racers' weekend of fun comes with $70,000 price tag
Police are blaming boy racers for causing tens of thousands of dollars' worth of damage to Palmerston North cul-de-sac.
Fraud and deception crimes double in year
A Ministry of Justice survey has found fraud and deception crimes almost doubled in the year to November.
The annual Crime and Victims Survey has just been released, and shows nearly a third of New… Audio
Further arrests, including teen, in relation to death of man in Whakatāne
Two people are now facing murder charges, and a youth has been arrested following the death of Claude Te Rangiatahua Takao earlier this month.
Firearm found at crime scene linked to Sydney underworld shooting
Convicted drug kingpin Alen Moradian was found dead inside a car in a Bondi Junction car park on Tuesday morning.
