Crime
Vehicles impounded, nine arrests after 2 gang tangi
Eight vehicles have been impounded and nine people arrested following two gang tangi in Bay of Plenty, police say.
Commissioner calls for shut down of state youth facilities
Two staff have been stood down over allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour toward young people at Oranga Tamariki facilities.
The police and government child protection agency have launched… Audio
Two staff stood down over misconduct in state care
A youth advocacy group says allegations of sexual misconduct in government care reinforce the need for a complete redesign of the system.
Two staff at separate Oranga Tamariki have been stood down… Audio
Case #052 - The Unsolved Murder of Arthur Blomfield
True crime writer Scott Bainbridge takes us through the unsolved murder of pharmacist Arthur Blomfield, who was bludgeoned to death in his Auckland store, Mackay's Dispensary, in 1931. Audio
Dairy owners want parents held to account for young offenders' crimes
The government is being urged to take a tougher stance on parents of children too young to face prosecution over retail crime.
Timaru polytech evacuated after threat
Emergency services were alerted to a threat at a premises on Arthur Street about 10am.
Two Oranga Tamariki staff removed after claims of 'inappropriate sexual behaviour'
Oranga Tamariki has removed two staff members from residences after "serious allegations" of "inappropriate sexual behaviour".
More security patrols planned after residents left 'shaken up' over attack on diners
A community on Auckland's North Shore is still shaken and on edge after diners in three restaurants were attacked on Monday night.
More vigilance urged as cyber crime losses soar by two-thirds in value
Financial losses from cyber crimes rose 66 percent in the first three months of the year, amounting to nearly $6 million in losses.
North Shore axe-attack accused remanded in custody
The man was remanded in custody without entering a plea.
Witnesses describe axe attack on Auckland's North Shore
Witnesses have told of the frightening and seemingly random attack at a restaurant precinct on Auckland's North Shore last night. Police say three people were injured, and two remain in hospital in a… Video, Audio
Man arrested after attempting to rob Auckland jewellery store armed with knife
Officers were on scene within minutes after a staff member activated the fog cannon alarm, police say.
North Shore community on edge after axe attack
Police say they don't believe an axe attack on people in three North Shore Chinese restaurants last night was racially motivated. Two people remain in hospital following the attack, one with serious… Audio
Woman says friend hit twice by man with axe at Auckland restaurant
Police say there's no evidence the attack on Auckland restaurant customers with weapons, including an axe, was racially motivated.
Albany axe attacks: reporter on the scene
A man armed with an axe and a pole attacked people in three Chinese restaurants on Auckland's North Shore last night, leaving three people in hospital - one with serious injuries. A 24 year old man… Audio
Albany axe attacks: friend of victim describes scenes
An Auckland woman has described terrifying scenes when a man armed with an axe and a pole attacked people in three Chinese restaurants on the North Shore last night. Police have a 24-year-old man in… Audio
Albany axe attacks: friend of victim describes scenes
There were terrifying scenes on Auckland's North shore yesterday when a man armed with an axe attacked people in three Chinese restaurants in a shopping centre on Corinthian Drive in Albany. Police… Audio
Enchanter boat tragedy: Skipper Lance Goodhew appears in Kaitāia court
Lance Goodhew and his company have been charged over the deaths of five men during a "trip of a lifetime".
Home detention for Tākaka man responsible for igniting fires outside Parliament
The court heard that Jordan Turner-Critchley regretted getting involved with what became a riot, and "proffered his apologies".
Wellington hit and run: Alleged driver drunk with a suspended licence
A 23-year-old man accused of hitting two pedestrians and fleeing the scene was allegedly nearly four times over the legal limit.
