Crime
Adults should intervene over teen driving, says mother
A woman whose son was killed by a driver on a restricted licence says adults must take the law more seriously to save young people from themselves. As we told you yesterday on Morning Report police… Audio
Pair charged with murder over death of Tauranga man
Two people are due to appear in court tomorrow charged with the murder of 51-year-old Tauranga man Mitchell Te Kani.
Justice Minister says 'prevention and intervention' crucial to dealing with violent crime
Justice Minister Kiri Allan says the government will focus on prevention and intervention when looking to reduce the rates of violent crime. Audio
Kiri Allan on justice system's approach to gangs
The government says greater powers for police to tackle violent crime could be on the cards.
Police Minister Chris Hipkins says he has been studying some of the new laws aimed at gangs in Australia… Audio
Waikato Expressway assault: Police arrest three Tribesmen gang members
Three people - all members of the Tribesmen gang - have been arrested in relation to a serious assault on the Waikato Expressway on 11 March.
Hipkins promises to equip police with tools to tackle gang crime and worrying stats
New Police Minister Chris Hipkins has acknowledged crime statistics will be a partial measure of whether he's making a difference in the job. Audio
Children played nearby as grave dug for Dale Watene's body, court told
The man charged with helping a woman accused of murder says they dug a grave to bury Dale Watene in a Southland forest while her children were playing and walking nearby.
Police Minister Hipkins will watch stats to check progress
The new Police Minister acknowledges crime statistics will be a partial measure of whether he's making a difference in the job.
Chris Hipkins has taken over from Poto Williams who was moved on… Video, Audio
Police appeal for witnesses over reports of man threatened with gun
Police want to find witnesses after a man was threatened with a gun in Gisborne on Friday and chased down the street.
Man arrested over theft of ATM
A man has been arrested over the theft of an ATM in Napier.
Police locate person of interest after man shot in Waikato
An investigation is underway after a man was shot and seriously wounded near Matamata early this morning.
Ex-energy executive jailed for infamous murder of environmental activist in Honduras
A Honduran court has sentenced a former energy executive to over two decades behind bars for his role in the political assassination of Berta Caceres.
Coding in prisons offering new prospects for inmates
People with a criminal history struggle to get jobs. The not-for-profit organisation Take2, run a modern rehabilitation programme for prisoners in computer coding. Their technical director at Take2… Audio
Hipkins wants quick progress on new tools to help police counter gang violence
The Minister of Police says he is looking at what other changes and resources the police may need in order to tackle the escalation in gang violence. Audio
Concerns about privacy under US-linked police data storage
The police are looking to expand their use of a controversial evidence storage system run by an American company that supplies them with tasers.
Homicide investigation after assault victim in Bay of Plenty dies
Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in the Bay of Plenty.
Palmerston North killer loses latest attempt at parole
A convicted murderer who fatally shot a man over a drug deal gone wrong has failed in his latest bid for an early release from jail.
Police crack down on street racers in Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay police impounded several vehicles in a crackdown on illegal street racing overnight.
New Minister for Justice pledges 'victim-centric' approach
East Coast MP Kiri Allan is taking on the justice portfolio announced in this week's Cabinet reshuffle, and already has plenty on her plate.
Barefoot prisoner escapes police custody in Levin
Police are appealing for sightings of 41-year-old man Marley Gregory who escaped custody while being transported to prison in Levin this morning.
