Crime
NZ-US porn empire boss admits sex trafficking conspiracy
A former Christchurch schoolboy who built an American porn empire has admitted he coerced young women - many as young as 18 - into performing in videos viewed over a billion times.
Homicide investigation after body found on Taranaki property
A homicide investigation is under way in Taranaki after a man's body was located outside an Oaonui property today.
Assaults in Wellington and Christchurch leave two in critical condition
Two people are in hospital in critical condition after separate early-morning assaults in Wellington and Christchurch today.
Outcry over killing of African migrant in Italy
The death of a migrant who was attacked in broad daylight in central Italy has sparked outrage, with many highlighting the "indifference" of witnesses.
Arrests made after spate of Auckland shootings
Police have arrested four people in relation to a spate of shootings across Auckland from Friday afternoon until Saturday morning.
Three firearms incidents in Auckland yesterday
Police responded to three separate firearms incidents in Auckland yesterday.
Police seek witnesses to Wellington stabbing
The victim, who was stabbed in the leg, was given "lifesaving" emergency first aid by a passer-by, police say.
Airport bomb hoaxer has Court of Appeal application rejected
A former aviation security officer who planted a fake bomb on the runway at Dunedin International Airport has failed to have his case recalled in the Court of Appeal.
Taupō man Graham Philip charged with sabotage believed to be first in New Zealand history
In what could be a landmark prosecution, a Taupō man is believed to be the first person ever charged with sabotage in NZ - a historic offence originally passed into law to prevent foreign interference…
Two arrested for stealing from construction sites
Two men have been arrested in relation to a spate of burglaries and thefts from residential construction sites in Lower Hutt.
New justice review body expects to make recommendations this year
The body set up to examine miscarriage of justice complaints has still not finished a single investigation after two years of operation.
Criminal Cases Review Commission hasn't finished an investigation
The body set up to examine miscarriage of justice complaints has still not finished a single investigaton after two years of operation.
But Te Kahui the Criminal Cases Review Commission says it's… Audio
Expert thinks anti-mask movement involved in hoax bomb threats
A security expert believes members of the anti-mask movement could be behind the hoax bomb threats made to schools across the country.
Thousands of students were forced to lockdown or evacuate their… Audio
Schools disrupted by bomb threats
At least a dozen schools across the country were disrupted yesterday by a series of bomb threats.
Schools from Palmerston North to Alexandra were sent into lockdown after receiving alarming phone… Audio
Offshore source may be behind bomb threats to schools, police say
Police are working hard to identify the origin of threats being made to some of the country's schools, an assistant commissioner says. Audio
Covid-19 impact hinders work experience, release plan for convicted killer
The Parole Board has been told about how Covid-19 restrictions are affecting a convicted murderer who has spent more than 15 years behind bars.
Schools threatened with explosive device, police say
At least a dozen schools across the country have been forced into lockdown or evacuated, after being threatened by phone. Police are investigating after schools in Masterton, Kaikoura, Greymouth… Video, Audio
Former US president Donald Trump labels country 'cesspool of crime'
Former US President Donald Trump focused on law and order in his first speech in Washington since leaving office, calling the country a "cesspool of crime".
This comes as his role in the 6… Audio
The downfall of wanted crypto-queen Dr Ruja Ignatova
There was a time when Dr Ruja Ignatova was like a rock star, with fans flocking to Wembley arena to hear her talk about Onecoin, her cryptocurrency she said would kill Bitcoin. Now she's on the FBI's… Audio
Public's help sought after woman sexually assaulted in her home
Police are trying to find a man who took a bus to the Auckland CBD and then sexually assaulted a woman in a residential complex.
