Crime
Response to suspected terrorist missed deradicalisation opportunities
Police, prisons and spy agencies missed chances to direct the LynnMall terror attacker away from violent extremism.
That is among the 'significant deficiencies' found in a weighty review out today… Audio
French court sentences eight over 2016 truck attack in Nice
Eight people have been found guilty of the 2016 truck rampage in Nice, France which killed 86.
Case which put 15yo in adult prison referred back to court
Incorrect documents saw a 15-year-old boy spend 11 months in an adult prison when he shouldn't have.
'Great things' happening in South Auckland garages too - Willis
National Party deputy leader Nicola Willis says Christopher Luxon did not mean to offend when he said "brothers" were sitting South Auckland garages and pondering lives of crime. Audio
Wieambilla in shock after police officers shot
The rural Queensland town of Wieambilla is still in shock after two police officers and an innocent bystander who were killed in a calculated ambush.
The police were sent to the property, which is… Audio
Queensland police shooting: 'These murderous cowards did not get their way'
Two Australian police officers and an innocent bystander have been shot dead in an ambush at a Queensland property, in what's been described as an execution-style killing.
Rachel McCrow and Matthew… Video, Audio
European lawmaker accused of taking bribes from Qatar
High-ranking European Union lawmaker Eva Kaili has been arrested due to a corruption probe by Belgian officials for allegedly taking bribes from Qatar.
Brussels correspondent Rosie Birchard spoke to… Audio
Man arrested over Auckland assault that left victim in critical condition
A 21-year-old man has been arrested in relation to a serious assault in Warkworth.
Man sentenced to home detention for child sex abuse material
An Auckland man has been sentenced to 10 months of home detention for possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material.
Former prisoner helping stop gangs multiplying
An Auckland prison says a programme led by a former offender is reducing gang membership, and crime behind bars.
The prison Kohuora, also known as Wiri Men's, is working with a former offender to… Audio
Prison programme helps gang members put down patches
Gang members are putting down their patches in a prison programme led by a former-offender.
The Auckland Serco facility Kohuora, also known as Wiri Men's prison, says the number of charges laid… Audio
Pūwhakamua: Prisoner speaks about leaving gang
An Auckland prison says a programme led by a former offender is reducing gang membership, and crime behind bars.
One-hundred and fifty prisoners are participating in Pūwhakamua at the Serco facility… Audio
Govt announces measures to stop 10 - 13 yo from reoffending
On Thursday, the Government announced "circuit breaker" measures to stop 10 to 13 year-olds from reoffending. It's part of the Better Pathways package aimed at helping young offenders to re-engage… Audio
Police investigating reports of gunshots in Christchurch
Christchurch police are making inquiries into reports of gunshots last night.
Arrests, drug seizures in Northland after police probe death
A homicide investigation launched in Northland nearly two months ago has sparked a series of property searches, resulting in firearms and drug seizures.
Scope of revenge porn law too narrow, no care offered to victims - advocate
Campaigners against online revenge porn are demanding law changes, saying the current legislation is still unfit for purpose.
Anti-revenge porn campaigners want more law changes
Campaigners against online revenge porn want more law changes saying the current legislation is still not good enough.
The Harmful Digital Communications Act was amended in March so victims no longer… Audio
Victims' bravery acknowledged in rape sentencing
A 27-year-old man has been sentenced in Christchurch District Court to 13-and-a-half years in prison for a series of sexual violence offences.
Police probe 'hallmarks of methamphetamine operation' in Warkworth
Police say they have come across the hallmarks of a methamphetamine operation in north Auckland after searching a rural property.
Ōtorohanga Mayor urges Tom Phillips to bring kids home
A Marokopa man missing with his three children for almost a year is being helped to stay off the grid by at least one person, and may have found a structure of some sort to live in, according to… Video, Audio
