Crime
Gloriavale man jailed for child sex offending named after losing appeal
Another Gloriavale man jailed for child sex offences can now be named, after losing a High Court fight to keep his identity a secret.
Italian mafia kingpin captured in Argentina
Argentina's federal police have arrested a top Italian mobster on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, bringing a years-long manhunt to an end.
Crimes NZ: Turning the tables on a conman
For Crimes NZ this week we're looking at a conman who defrauded his ex-partner out of $300,000 in Glenorchy...until she conned him back. Audio
National's Matt Doocey discusses drivers of youth crime
The National Party says more meaningful consequences are needed to prevent young people from serious offending.
Yesterday a 14-year-old was arrested on 81 charges, following a string of serious… Audio
Update on Oranga Tamariki report into Malachi Subecz murder
The office for the Minister for Children says it is up to Oranga Tamariki to release a review into the Ministry's actions in the lead up to the murder of 5-year-old Malachi Subecz.
Malachi was killed… Audio
Grace Millane's killer appealing other convictions
The lawyer for Grace Millane's killer has told the Court of Appeal in Auckland that two other women felt driven to be her voice in separate trials which resulted in further convictions.
Jesse Kempson… Audio
India foot bridge collapse death toll rises to 141
The death toll from the foot bridge collapse in India has risen to 141, including more than 30 children.
Police have detained nine people as part of a criminal investigation.
CCTV footage from just… Audio
Hamilton shop owner gets ram raided for 3rd time in 18 months
A Hamilton shop owner is at his wits end after being ram raided for a third time in 18 months on the weekend. Matt Roiall, who owns Safari Sport on Victoria St, was notified of the break in at 3am… Audio
Grace Millane's killer to appeal convictions relating to attacks on two other women
The man serving a life sentence for murdering British backpacker Grace Millane is appealing his convictions and sentences relating to two women he met before his arrest in 2018.
'I was reluctant to cause any trouble' - the sexual assault victims too scared to seek justice
Of every 100 sexual assaults in Aotearoa, just 10 are reported to police and of those, only one will result in a conviction.
Christchurch Business Association calls for greater police presence in city
A Christchurch Business Association is calling for police to increase its presence in the central city following a recent spate of violence, theft and anti-social behaviour.
Christchurch Business Association on crime and police in city
Christchurch police are confident they've arrested a group of youths responsible for recent assaults and vehicle thefts across the city.
A 14-year-has appeared in youth court on 81 charges, including… Video, Audio
'Callous' killing: Hairdresser gets life for stabbing friend
A Dunedin hairdresser who stabbed her friend to death and buried her in a shallow grave in the backyard can't explain why she did it.
10 out of every 100 sexual assaults reported to police
Just 10 out of every 100 sexual assaults are reported to police and of those, only one will result in a conviction.
Jonty Dine talks to three victims of sexual crime, to find out why they are so… Audio
Paul Pelosi still in hospital after hammer attack
The 82-year-old husband of the US House of Representatives speaker remains in hospital after an intruder hit him in the head with a hammer.
The suspect reportedly shouted "where's Nancy" during the… Audio
Forced out of business as ram-raiders hit seven Waikato stores in a night
Business owners in Hamilton and Cambridge are literally picking up the pieces following a slew of attempted and successful ram-raids on Saturday night.
Mediawatch for 30 October 2022
PM's exit speculation goes another round; a doco revival spotlights crime and justice; on the overlap: rugby TV clashes create controversy. Audio
Police still looking for mother of baby found dead at Auckland recycling plant
Police are again appealing for information to help them find the mother of a baby girl found dead at an Auckland recycling plant last year.
Mass murderer Raymond Ratima denied parole again
Raymond Ratima was convicted of seven murders and attempted murder and murder of an unborn child in 1992.
Rijula Das: different sides of Kolkata’s red light district
Sonagachi in Kolkata (Calcutta) is the largest red-light district in Asia, with an estimated 10,000 or more sex workers in residence. It's the setting for Rijula Das' debut novel Small Deaths, a… Audio
