Crime
Jewellery stolen from Invercargill store during ram raid
Jewellery was stolen from an Invercargill store during a morning ram raid in the southern city.
New Palmerston North Hospital ward's opening delayed for another two years
A senior health official has confirmed a new mental health ward at Palmerston North Hospital will not open for at least another two years and with no extra beds.
Plea to put aside 'punitive approach' to young offenders
There is a sustained spike in youth crime but a youth development organisation says leaders are missing the mark on the issues faced by rangatahi.
Leaders working with rangatahi criticise National's punitive approach
The issue of ram raids, smash and grabs and brawls involving young people isn't going away.
The government's rolled out a crime package to help store owners, but also says prevention is key to stop… Audio
Mongrel Mob members arrested in Mataura after search of headquarters
Police have arrested three Mongrel Mob members following the search of the gang's headquarters in Mataura.
Three arrested after aggravated robbery at Auckland liquor store
Three youths have been arrested after a Glenfield liquor store on Auckland's North Shore was robbed with an air rifle on Saturday night.
NSW man facing firearms charges over airport shooting
A 63-year-old man has been charged with firearm offences after allegedly firing multiple rounds inside Canberra Airport yesterday.
Government agencies front up to Abuse in Care Royal Commission
A two week hearing into what the state knew about the extent of child abuse in its care has begun in Auckland.
14 government agencies will front the Abuse in Care Royal Commission, starting with the… Audio
Abuse in care survivors hope for remorse from government
Survivors of abuse in state care hope to see some signs of remorse from the government over the next two weeks.
From today, the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care will hear from more than a dozen… Audio
New laws set to protect consumers, but may confuse businesses
Businesses are being urged to pay close attention to a broad set of consumer protections and contract law that come into effect tomorrow, along with hefty fines.
St James in ruins: Greens' MP reignites calls for historic theatre revival
The Auckland Central MP has released a new video of the interior of the vandalised St James Theatre, saying a decision about its future can't be kicked down the road any more. Video
Extra police on duty in Clendon Park as human remains investigated
Extra police will be on duty in the Auckland suburb of Clendon Park over the weekend, in relation to the discovery of human remains on Thursday.
Cash, drugs and firearms seized as gang crackdown continues
Police have seized $34,000 in cash, drugs and firearms as part of the Operation Cobalt inquiry.
Medical recruitment expert on Middlemore fake doctor case
A fake doctor who worked at Auckland's Middlemore Hospital has the whole health sector on alert. Yuvaraj Krishnan worked in the hospital's respiratory unit for six months. The Ministry, Health… Video, Audio
Police repeat appeal for witnesses to Wellington stabbing
Witnesses are still being sought to a stabbing in the capital that left a man with serious injuries.
Former Dilworth School teacher jailed for sex offences
Leonard Cave appeared in the Auckland District Court after being found guilty of eight indecent assaults at a trial in June.
Little information released about Clendon Park incident
Police are tight-lipped about an incident in the Auckland suburb of Clendon Park, where at least one body was removed from a house by police yesterday.
Two hearses left the property on Moncrieff… Audio
Middlemore Hospital reviewed patient care from man stood down for posing as a doctor
Middlemore Hospital says it is deeply sorry and has reviewed every patient seen by a man stood down for posing as a doctor.
A criminal investigation's been launched after the man was able to work in… Audio
Police presence still at Clendon Park house
A small police presence remains at Moncrief Ave in Clevedon Park where at least one body was discovered yesterday.
The Auckland street is calm and quiet early this morning with a couple of police… Audio
Neighbour says she heard unusual sounds at Clendon Park house
A woman living near an Auckland house where at least one body was removed yesterday, says she heard unusual sounds, before the police arrived.
Two hearses left the property on Moncrieff Avenue in… Audio
