Crime
Imposter doctor sentenced to more than three years jail
A man who pretended to be a doctor at Middlemore Hospital has been sentenced to three and a half years in jail.
30-year-old Yuvaraj Krishnan pleaded guilty to a series of fraud charges. He faked a… Video, Audio
Palmerston North Kmart staff threatened with fake guns, knives
Kmart staff in Palmerston North have been threatened with an imitation handgun and knives and fear more violence according to First Union.
It's been pushing for the store to fit staff with body cams… Video, Audio
Sexual violence survivors' advocate speaks on Christchurch case
Aviva Client Services Manager for Sexual Violence Services, Jo Bader, has assisted survivors in the case of two men convicted for drugging and raping women at a Christchurch bar.
She talks to Lisa… Video, Audio
Two men convicted on 68 charges in drug, rape case in Christchurch
A depraved web of rape, sexual violations, drink spiking - a five year investigation - and never ending trauma for the many victims.
Two men have been convicted of 68 charges in one of the biggest… Audio
Men convicted on dozens of charges over drink-spiking and sexual assault
The men, whose names remain suppressed, were convicted of 68 charges including rape, sexual violation, indecent assault and drink-spiking.
St Peter's teacher accused of historic assaults to face trial next year
The teacher, who has interim name suppression, briefly appeared in the Hamilton District Court on Thursday morning.
$100,000 of stolen goods found at Masterton address
Police said the property, which included vehicles, was found during a search on Monday.
Homicide investigation launched after man's death
The man died in hospital on Wednesday, nine days after being found with serious head injuries at a home in Manurewa.
Police officers caught misusing plate recognition technology
Five police officers have misused automatic number plate recognition technology to track vehicles outside of their responsibility.
Their misconduct was uncovered during a six-month review of the… Audio
Christchurch bar broken into twice during early morning crime spree
Sharkey's Bar owner Anthony Carrington is unsure whether the stress of running the business is still worth it. Audio
Christchurch bar owner burgled two nights in a row
A bar owner in Christchurch is at a loss for what to do after being burgled two nights in a row.
It was one of several establishments broken into during a crime rampage around the city early Monday… Video, Audio
Woman attempts to smuggle $2.75 million of cocaine into Auckland in suitcase
Almost $3 million worth of cocaine has been seized by customs at Auckland International Airport.
Pair alleged to have shot at Hamilton police during fleeing incident remanded in custody
A shot was allegedly fired at a patrol car as two men fled police just after midnight on Anzac Day.
Arrests after shots fired at police in Hamilton
Two men have been arrested after police say shots were fired at officers in Hamilton.
Hundreds of bikes cause havoc on Auckland roads
Hundreds of different types of motorbikes have been spotted disrupting traffic on Mount Wellington Highway this afternoon.
Three hurt in central Auckland hotel altercation
Three people have been injured in an altercation at an Auckland hotel, one seriously.
Twelve young people charged over robberies, ram-raid
Twelve youths have been arrested in the Rotorua and Tāupo areas after three separate robberies and a ram-raid in the area last week.
Feilding man shot dead by police after 8-hour standoff
Neighbours of a Feilding man shot by police after a eight-hour armed stand-off have described the horrific scenes unfolding just metres away from their front doors.
Police shot the man at about 9pm… Video, Audio
Home detention for businessman who claimed his company was not subject to NZ law
A Rotorua judge has noted his astonishment at the actions of the Bay of Plenty man.
Man dies after being shot by police in Feilding
A man has been shot dead by police after an hours-long standoff.
