Crime
Police restrain properties of those allegedly involved in major burglary ring
The properties owned by two people allegedly involved in a Wellington organised burglary ring have been restrained by police.
New Zealand's drug laws remain some of the toughest
From next year the Australian Capital Territory will decriminalise the possession of small amounts of nine illicit drugs, including cocaine heroin and crystal meth. It follows the territory… Audio
Case #043 - A Conman Gets Conned
Emma Ferris loaned $300,000 to her boyfriend only to discover he was conning her. In this episode of Crimes NZ, Emma describes the battle for her life-savings and her future. Audio
Guyon Espiner investigates war on drugs
The war on drugs has been raging on and on, is it working? Are we right to even call it a war? Guyon Espiner's documentary Wasted is out today and examines these questions and more. He joins the show… Audio
Woman charged with murder over remains found in suitcases appears in court
The woman who was extradited from South Korea has appeared in court in Auckland charged with murdering her two children.
Three businessmen guilty of political donations deception avoid prison
Three businessmen who made unlawful donations to the National Party have been sentenced to community detention with their past philanthropy taken into account.
Woman in NZ court after children's bodies found in suitcase
The woman charged with the murder of two young children whose bodies were found in suitcases, has appeared in court.
The woman was arrested in South Korea, after the bodies were found in Auckland… Video, Audio
Canterbury businesses 'menaced' by smash and grabs and antisocial behaviour
Eighty Canterbury businesses have signed a joint letter calling on the government for help with crime.
Woman extradited from South Korea to appear in court
A woman is appearing in court today charged with the murder of two young children whose remains were found in suitcases in South Auckland.
The 42 year old is believed to be their mother and was… Audio
Wattle Downs dairy goes all out on security
With the number of robberies of dairies, and the killing of shopkeeper Janak Patel last week, small business owners are taking extraordinary steps to keep themselves safe.
We visited one which is… Audio
How security measures keep Z Energy station staff safe
Z Energy chief executive Mike Bennetts talks through the details of security measures at its petrol stations to keep staff and customers safe. Video, Audio
Ōtahuhu homicide: Chauntel Laurent sentenced as accessory after death of Peter Rasmussen
A single mother-of-five accused of driving Crips gang members to the home where a 75-year-old man was fatally shot last year has been sentenced to time served.
Farmer who chopped off teen home intruder's finger sentenced for firearms charges
William Burr, who had no firearms licence, used a shotgun to "gain control" before beating and cutting off the finger of a teenage home intruder on his King Country farm.
Crimes NZ: Michael Blowers fall from grace
In 2014 a former police detective, Michael Blowers, was sent to prison for five years after pleading guilty to a raft drug related offences. What made this case stand out from any other corrupt… Audio
'Tough on crime' at everyone's expense - beware knee-jerk lawmaking
Politicians are jostling to dominate the "tough on crime" narrative, and some business leaders are demanding tougher punishments.
Yet numerous reports - from government agencies, academics, civil… Audio
Police pursuits policy under review
Politicians are jostling to dominate the narrative on policing, crime and punishment.
Police are planning more patrols in hard-hit business areas, and a change to pursuits.
Yesterday, the government… Audio
Funding to deal with crime 'not enough', Indian community leaders say
Indian community leaders say tougher laws are needed to deter criminals from targeting fearful dairy owners. Audio
WorkSafe took weeks to inspect non-compliant sites with explosive substances
WorkSafe is accused of turning a blind eye to two companies found to be illegally storing potentially catastrophic amounts of explosive substances.
InternetNZ says sorry amid fallout from Maori threat video
InternetNZ has released the findings of a systemic review into racism in the organisation, following an incident last year involving a video threatening violence against Maori. Kathryn speaks to Dr… Audio
Police to broaden gang operation, revise policy on fleeing drivers - Coster
Police will increase their presence in problem areas for retail crime, broaden the gang-focused Operation Cobalt and plan to revise their policy on chasing fleeing drivers. Audio
