Crime
Police seize $2.4m in cash, drugs and firearm in Auckland raids
Police have seized $2.4 million in cash, a firearm and drugs in raids over the last week in Auckland.
Auckland Shooting
A man has been taken into custody following a firearms incident in West Auckland that left two people dead this afternoon. Police took the man into custody, following a manhunt after the deadly… Audio
Man in custody after two found shot dead at West Auckland address
A man has been taken into custody following a firearms incident in West Auckland that left two people dead.
Man charged with murder of pensioner Maria Brown
A man has now been charged with the murder of Maria Brown.
Two dead, one arrested after shooting in West Auckland
Two people are dead and one person is arrested, after a shooting in Auckland this afternoon.
Our reporter Nick Truebridge is on Barrys Road in Glendene.
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Man charged over armed home invasion in Otaki
The police in Levin have arrested and charged a man in relation to a violent home invasion in Otaki last week.
Gang members facing robbery, drugs and weapons charges after police raids
Members of several gangs have been arrested, with one man facing 20 charges involving armed robbery and possession of firearms and drugs.
Stories of abuse in disability, deaf, and mental health institutional care shared at Royal Commission
Horrific stories of abuse continue to emerge at the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Disability, Deaf, and Mental Health Institutional Care.
The hearing began in Auckland on Monday and will continue… Audio
Eight arrested, $6.5m in assets seized after months-long operation
Police say they have busted a wide-reaching drug dealing and money laundering operation in the North Island.
Auckland dairy owners spending up on roller doors, bollards
Auckland dairy owners are counting the cost of protecting their businesses, and in some cases their homes, from ram raid style attacks.
Cars have become the weapon of choice among some thieves, with… Video, Audio
Drug kingpin jailed for cooking meth and possessing firearms, including machine gun
A man caught cooking meth in Northland guarded his drugs business with powerful firearms, including a .50 calibre machine gun.
Gang crackdown: National, Greens unimpressed, expert says moves 'well-targeted'
The government's gang crackdown has ignited opposition from both sides of the political spectrum but gained a thumbs-up from one of the country's foremost gang experts. Audio
Does the gang crackdown go far enough?
The Police Association says the government's new 'get tough' package on gangs is a good first step but more needs to be done to remove incentives for people to join gangs. The range of new tools… Audio
Community organisation on keeping kids from crime
In the announcement yesterday Chris Hipkins named the Billy Graham Youth Foundation as a community organisation keeping kids away from crime.
The foundation's chief executive David Graham spoke to… Audio
Government gang plan ignites opposition from all sides
The Government's gang crackdown has failed to defuse the political grenade - instead igniting opposition from both sides of the spectrum.
Labour has come under enormous pressure to bring gang crime… Audio
"All huff, very little stuff" Tony Bouchier on new gangs laws
The government is expanding police powers in a bid to crack down on gang violence. Under the new legislation officers will be able to search and seize gang properties, cars and motorbikes. Previously… Audio
Wellington's Brooklyn community shocked by ram raid
The manager of a Wellington store targeted in a ram raid overnight says the thieves had "broken everything" when they crashed into the store in the early hours of this morning.
Police suspect… Video, Audio
Police Minister Hipkins explains new tools to tackle gangs
The Police Minister says new legislation to crack down on gangs was called for by police themselves.
The government has announced a number of changes, including closing a loophole on firearm… Video, Audio
Community responds to new law changes to tackle gangs
Victims of gang violence can breathe a sigh of relief according to the Police Minister, who says a law change will crack down on drive by shootings.
There have been dozens of shootings around… Video, Audio
The Panel with Anna Dean and Peter Field (part 1)
Today on The Panel, Anna Dean and Peter Field discuss with Wallace today's announcement of gang measures the Government is planning. Also, they discuss Kamala Harris speaking at the Pacific Island… Audio
