Crime
Third person charged with murder in relation to death of Taranaki farm worker
A third person has been charged with murder in connection with the death of Taranaki farm worker Jacob Ramsay.
Ex-NZTA contractor jailed for two years over identity fraud
The debilitating effects of identity fraud committed by a drug-using former Waka Kotahi contract worker have robbed a man of his corporate career and left his credit rating in ruins.
David Kerr's… Audio
Five charged after ram-raid and robbery in Tauranga
A man and four young people face charges after a ram-raid, a robbery and burglary in the Bay of Plenty.
Former Waka Kotahi worker jailed for identity fraud
The debilitating effects of identity fraud committed by a drug-using former Waka Kotahi contract worker left a victim without his corporate career and forced to rely on his parents for accommodation.
Police investigate complaints man used fake documents to pose as doctor
The police are investigating complaints about a man who used fake documents to get a job as a doctor at Middlemore Hospital .
Charlotte Cook has been following the story. Audio
Teen involved in Grace Virtue attack back in court
One of three teenage girls involved in the violent home invasion of a 90-year-old Levin woman, who later died of her injuries, is back in court, charged with robbery.
Grace Virtue died 25 days after… Audio
Black Power president appeals against conviction over killing of rival gang member
A Black Power president is appealing against his manslaughter conviction for the slaying of a rival gang member on the grounds he was "banged up" for being the boss.
Three charged over robbery of a Rotorua liquor store
Another three people have been charged over an aggravated robbery that occurred in Rotorua last month.
17yo charged in relation to store robberies on North Shore
A 17-year-old has been arrested and charged in relation to a string of store robberies on Auckland's North Shore.
Father-of-five who raped woman with two others to be deported
A man who took part in the gang rape of a woman in her own bed has lost a battle against deportation.
Man faces multiple charges after Levin police stand-off
A man has been charged after a police stand-off of more than 24 hours in Levin last week.
Government preparing apology, new redress system for abuse survivors
Officials will start working on a national apology to survivors of abuse in care later this year.
Nurse who stole from dead patient loses appeal against deportation
A Blenheim nurse who stole a credit card from two different patients has lost an appeal against his deportation.
Murder-accused to be assessed over fitness to stand trial
The man charged with murdering a Cambridge woman yesterday will be held in a mental health facility.
Ten arrested after gang fight at Taupō shopping centre
Ten people have been arrested in relation to a gang fight in Taupō last month.
Specialist questioning where his data went after government job application
A data specialist is questioning where his sensitive personal data has ended up after he applied for a government job.
The company that ran a criminal history check on him says it is connected to… Audio
Jami-Lee Ross speaks to High Court about donations
Former National MP Jami-Lee Ross told the police he sounded the alarm over a donation to the party because he thought it was dodgy and potentially illegal.
The High Court in Auckland has heard a 2018… Audio
Trio charged with man's murder
Two men and one teenager have been charged with murdering Rei Marshall in New Plymouth last week.
Solomon Islands remembers World War II battles
A Japanese sailor has been stabbed at Bloody Ridge in Solomon Islands during a World War Two remembrance ceremony.
The stabbing has marred what has been a peaceful ceremony to remember those who lost… Audio
Arrests after person left unconcious in central Christchurch
Four men have been arrested and three have been charged after a person was allegedly knocked unconscious in central Christchurch early today.
