Crime
Donald Trump criminal trial over hush money payment to start next March
Trump will be going on trial during the heart of the 2024 presidential nominating primaries, when he and his rivals to be the Republican candidate will be criss-crossing the US to drum up support.
Auckland's Stardome telescope targeted by thieves
Copper has been pulled off the dome of the Zeiss telescope, rolled into balls and thrown off the edge of the scaffolding. Audio
Protective screens trialed for bus drivers in Auckland
A trial of protective perspex screens around drivers is underway with a survey of more than 200 seeing largely positive feedback so far. But the Minister for Auckland and Transport Michael Wood says… Video, Audio
Stardome Observatory hit by brazen $200k copper theft
Thieves have ripped around $200,000-worth of copper off the prized Zeiss telescope at Auckland's Stardome Observatory.
Police say burglars appear to have accessed the telescope dome on the roof by… Video, Audio
Shock as Titirangi Post Shop closes after repeated attacks
A West Auckland community is in shock and saddened that its only NZ Post shop is being forced to close because of repeated attacks on its business.
There's been a steady stream of locals arriving at… Video, Audio
Beckenridge disappearance: Emails from 11yo read out in court
"I want to come home dad, get me out please - help". Emails from 11-year-old Mike Zhou-Beckenridge to his stepfather John Beckenridge before the pair disappeared eight years ago, have been read out in… Video, Audio
Driver detained after truck crashes into barriers near White House
A nearby hotel was evacuated at the request of the Secret Service.
Taranaki police arrest seven teens accused of car thefts and assaults
Taranaki police have arrested seven teenagers who are believed to have had a role in a series of assaults, thefts and driving offences in Stratford.
Northlanders struggle in wake of shocking deaths
Last week's double child homicide came soon after two other deaths that rocked the community.
Portuguese Police investigate reservoir for Madeleine McCann
Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann 16 years ago will begin searching a remote reservoir in Portugal overnight tonight (NZT).
The search of the Arade dam, 50 kilometres from… Audio
Dairy owner feared for his life as robbers ransack business
The owner of the Windmill Dairy in New Plymouth says he feared for his life when three young people - one armed with a knife and another with a hammer - stormed his business at the weekend.
It's the… Audio
'It's the first time maybe I will die' - Dairy owner feared death as armed teens ransacked his store
The owner of a New Plymouth dairy feared for his life when three young people - one armed with a knife and another, a hammer - stormed his business at the weekend.
Homicide probe launched after man found fatally injured in carpark
George Maaka died three days later as a result of his injuries.
Crime in Christchurch at 'crisis point', fed up business owner says
A fed up Christchurch business owner says she feels violated and believes crime in the city has reached "crisis point".
Why the Warriors giving Manu Vatuvei a chance is commendable
Opinion - In light of the Warriors' decision to support the former rugby league star, reframing how we view and work with those who have criminal convictions is key, Emmaline Pickering-Martin writes.
Is it time to fix NZ's Sentencing Act?
Analysis - A 25-year old sex offender was given a discount on his sentence due to his age. But Debra Wilson questions whether 25 really is too young to understand the gravity of sexual assault?
Crime in Christchurch at crisis-point - fed-up business owner
A fed up Christchurch business owner says she feels violated and believes crime in the city has reached crisis point.
It follows another flurry of break ins - with nine businesses targeted overnight… Video, Audio
Ruakākā homicide case: Police investigate suppression order breaches online
Police are investigating any online mentions of the woman charged with murdering two children in Northland last week, who by court order cannot be named.
'We just feel unsafe': Post shop to close after seven thefts
A West Auckland post shop will close its doors for good after several robberies and ram raids.
Eight arrested after series of thefts in Cambridge
Police say there has been an increase in such offending in the town since the beginning of May.
