Crime
US actor Kevin Spacey charged with sexual assault
The American actor Kevin Spacey has been charged with sexual assault against three men in the UK.
Five charges have been brought against Spacey after the Met Police reviewed evidence relating to… Audio
Police to support small retailers hit by ram raids
Police will manage a 6 million dollar crime prevention programme, installing bollards and similar measures to prevent ram raids, as part of the government's response to the attacks. Police Minister… Audio
Long-standing gang rivalry blamed for recent Auckland gun crime
The Police Association has laid the blame for shootings in Auckland and several scraps in the Far North squarely at the feet of the Tribesmen and Killer Beez gangs.
Tribesmen and Killer Beez - a history of the rivalry
Two people have been arrested after a spate of drive by shootings in Auckland - according to the Police Minister, Poto Williams.
Police have laid the blame for the shootings - along with several… Audio
Weary, wary retailers welcome govt boost for ram raid security
A few million dollars to help small retailers secure themselves against ram raiders and robbers.
The government's made a long awaited announcement about how it will support victims of crime.
It's… Video, Audio
Police Minister on rising gang tensions, shootings
Police Minister Poto Williams talks to Lisa Owen about the rise in gang tensions and recent shootings at houses.
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Heavy police presence in Kaikohe as gang tensions rise
And the gang turf war's spread beyond Auckland to the Far North town of Kaikohe.
Police there say they've seized a pistol and meth in vehicle stop. And there's now a heavy police presence in the… Video, Audio
More shootings at homes overnight in Auckland
The rivalry between two Auckland gangs appears to have spun out of control, with two more houses shot at last night, after seven drive-by shootings the night before.
Houses were fired at in Massey… Audio
Police Minister announces government's crime prevention package
Police will manage a $6 million crime prevention programme, installing bollards and similar measures to prevent ram raids, as part of the government's response to such attacks.
Police Minister talks about ram raid prevention, gangs
Small businesses should be able to tap into a government fund to help them put up bollards or other measures to protect their stores from ram-raids.
There's been a spike reaching about 40 a month of… Audio
Considerable police presence in Kaikohe after daylight assault
Northland police have stopped vehicles and executed a search warrant in Kaikohe, seizing cannabis, methamphetamine and a pistol.
Police negotiating with rival gangs involved in Akl shootings
Police remain on guard across Tamaki Makaurau as they try to defuse tensions after a spate of drive-by shootings. There were seven on Tuesday night and another two last night. The shootings are… Audio
Firearm violence expert on gun control in the US
The tragedy at a Texas elementary school yesterday morning shooting has resulted in a cry across the United States for gun control. We spoke to the director of the California Firearm Violence Research… Audio
$60m Oranga Tamariki programme mismanaged - review
Changes to a $60m programme to help sexually abused children have been badly mismanaged by Oranga Tamariki. A review released to RNZ shows its team doing the work to fill glaring gaps in services was… Audio
RNZ analysis: PM's focus shifts to Texas school shooting
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is currently visiting the United States in a bid to drum up trade and tourism -and had hoped to meet with the US President. Yesterday's shooting in Texas has meant… Audio
'Time to turn this pain into action' - Biden on gun control
US President Joe Biden has issued an emotional appeal for backbone and courage to confront Amercia's gun lobby. Audio
Massey neighbourhood wakes up news of shooting
Our reporter Rayssa Almeida went to Massey's Vina Place which is the scene of the latest shootings across Auckland suburbs. Audio
Shots fired in two more Auckland suburbs
There were more shots fired in Auckland last night. Police responded to reports of a firearm being discharged in Vina Place in Massey in West Auckland at around 7:30am. Police say nobody has been… Audio
More needs to be done on gun control - Ardern
As America reels from another mass shooting, Jacinda Ardern was asked on US television about New Zealand's response to its own mass shooting in 2019. The Prime Minister acknowledged there is still… Audio
Texas school shooting rundown
Nineteen children and two teachers were killed at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, in what is the worst shooting at a US elementary school since Sandy Hook a decade ago. More details are emerging… Audio
