Crime
NZ Pakistan community on attempted assassination of fmr prime minister Imran Khan
New Zealand's Pakistani community is still trying to come to grips with the news of the assassination attempt on former prime minister, Imran Khan, overnight.
Mr Khan was shot in the shin when his… Audio
Bringing down Wirecard: Germany's biggest scam?
Online payment service Wirecard was once Germany's biggest tech darling and the country's answer to Silicon Valley, at its peak valued at more than 24 billion euros; until 2020, when it was exposed as… Audio
Pegasus Bay residents frustrated by fireworks-related fire
People in North Canterbury's Pegasus Bay are relieved to be home a day after a fast moving scrub and forest fire threatened homes and animals.
They're frustrated and annoyed the huge disruption was… Audio
Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan shot at protest
Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has been shot at a protest march.
He was addressing hundreds of his supporters, demanding snap elections be held in Pakistan, when he was shot in the leg.
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Police 'cautiously optimistic' ram raids getting under control
Police have told retail leaders this morning that ram raids are finally starting to trend downwards, as offenders are identified and thwarted by preventative measures. Audio
Serial fraudster told the public 'deserves a break' from him before being jailed
In his latest round of offending, Kim Barwell stole money from an 85-year-old blind woman who was unable to use an ATM without assistance.
$2.2m laundered in NZ from offshore to be sent to victims - police
More than $2 million of stolen money stashed in New Zealand by overseas crooks is being seized by police and will be sent back off shore to the victims.
An investigation's linked the money to a dodgy… Video, Audio
People asked to check properties for knife or sharp object as police investigate death
Police are asking Lower Hutt residents to check their property for a knife or sharp object as part of their investigation into the death of a man last month.
Ram raids trending downwards as offenders identified - police
Police say ram raids are finally starting to trend downwards, as offenders are identified and thrwarted by preventative measures.
Business leaders are cautiously optimistic, but some shopkeepers say… Audio
Woman arrested over 2013 death of Ronald Russell Allison
A woman has been charged with arson and the murder of Gisborne man Ronald Russell Allison in 2013.
Travel agent turned drug lord jailed for 16 years
A travel agent turned drug lord changed his name after being released from prison so he could begin a major drug operation that would see him attempt to import 8kg of methamphetamine into the country.
Bailiffs to wear body cameras in health and safety move
The Ministry of Justice says bailiffs will wear the devices when serving warrants, evictions, and other court documents.
Police urge public to be cautious of new email scam threatening arrest
Members of the public are being urged to be cautious of an email scam claiming to be police.
Tips to stop your car being stolen by ram raiders
Over the past five years there's been a 400 percent increase in ram raids on retail outlets all over Aotearoa. Clive Mathew-Wilson says there are some effective ways you can stop your car being… Audio
Woman facing murder charge over death of 2 year old
A woman has been charged with murder following the death of a girl in Hamilton earlier this year.
Hate speech victims say little changing
New Zealand's second hui to counter terrorism and violent extremism sparked by the Christchurch mosque attacks has wrapped up in Auckland, but those subjected to hate speech, say little is changing.
…Viaduct hotel shooting: Gang member pleads guilty to discharging firearm at Sofitel
A patched Head Hunters gang member who once considered himself "the most wanted man in New Zealand" after opening fire in the lobby of a five-star Auckland hotel around checkout time has admitted the…
Kempson's victims 'exaggerated' incidents, his lawyer says
Jesse Kempson is appealing two sentences he received after killing Grace Millane, arguing two women exaggerated their experiences with him.
Police say they responded appropriately to five 111 calls before a fatal attack
Police say they could not have anticipated a stabbing despite multiple emergency calls in the lead up to the event - and the police watchdog agrees.
Grace Millane's killer appeals other sentences
The lawyer for Grace Millane's killer says two other women felt driven to be her voice and exaggerated in separate trials which resulted in further convictions.
Jesse Kempson appeared via video link… Audio
