Crime
Ram raids for TikTok: What can be done about crime footage?
TikTok's no longer a platform for dance moves or mocking your mum, it's become the place to catch the latest crime being carried out.
Recent ram raids have been captured on camera - and police say… Video, Audio
Police shocked at 1am shop burglary involving 7-year-old
Four children have been caught by police stealing from a Hamilton mall in the dead of the night.
Police say the children - aged seven, 10, 11 and 12 were found at Chartwell shopping centre around… Video, Audio
The Panel with Alexia Russell and Martin Bosley (Part 1)
Panellists Alexia Russell and Martin Bosley discuss ram raids, the 'bank of mum and dad', and the favourite sauces of the listeners. Audio
Charges laid over $500,000 gold bullion fraud, car arsons
A 63-year-old man is facing several charges including gold bullion fraud, committing burglaries and committing two car arsons, police say.
Social media driving spate of ram raids - Police
Police say social media is driving a spate of ram raids in Auckland, with offenders as young as eleven years at the wheel.
It's also a national problem - dairy owners around the country have reported… Audio
Case #040 - Delcelia Witika
The presiding judge described the death of Delcelia Witika as one of the most disturbing cases of child abuse to come before the High Court. David Mcloughlin covered the case. Audio
Ram raiding 'a tragedy waiting to happen'
Fifteen to 20 ram raids are being reported each week across the country by members of the Dairy and Business Owners Group.
Politicians urged to get tough on ram raiders
Between 15 and 20 ram raids are said to be happening each week across the country. That's according to the Dairy and Business Owners Group - which is demanding more action.
Last night saw at least… Video, Audio
Woman admits murder of child who suffered multiple injuries, including severe burns
A Te Puna woman charged with the ill-treatment and murder of a 5-year-old Bay of Plenty child has today pleaded guilty.
Media law with Ursula Cheer
Should suspects who are subject to police or other investigations be able to keep that information out of the media using the law of privacy? Ursula Cheer is a professor of Law at the University of… Audio
Four men used weapon to smash into west Auckland shopping mall
Police are trying to find four men who used a weapon to smash their way inside an Auckland shopping mall.
Social worker on meth use among children
Meth use is on the rise - and there are reports children as young as eight are using it.
Police say meth use was up 32 per cent in the last few months of last year, and doubled after the country went… Audio
Mayoral candidate on ram raid attack on shopping mall
Auckland city mayoral candidate Efeso Collins, is blaming youth poverty and gang recruitment for the rise in crime carried out against retailers.
The raid early on Tuesday morning involved three… Audio
Children as young as eight using methamphetamine - social worker
A social worker says children as young as eight are using methamphetamine.
Police say meth use was up 32 percent in the last few months of 2021.
Chief executive of the Otangarei Trust Martin Kaipo… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 27 April 2022
Concerns meth use becoming more entrenched; Mayoral candidate on ram raid attack on shopping mall; Defence Ministers meet to discuss Ukraine military assistance; More regular reporting on tax proposed… Audio
Animal shelter HUHA cleaned out by thieves - again
An animal shelter and charity has been cleaned out by thieves a second time, with the culprits taking short-supply building items.
Family centre manager responds to rise in reported ram raids
Putting the brakes on a recent spate of ram raids is proving tough with some of those involved as young as 11.
The latest saw a gang of young thieves swoop on an Auckland electronics store after ram… Video, Audio
HUHA animal shelter gutted after second robbery
An animal shelter and charity has been left gutted in more ways than one after thieves cleaned them out for a second time.
HUHA - Helping You Help Animals - was building new dog shelters for winter… Video, Audio
Increase in ram raids 'distressing' - Retail NZ boss
Retail NZ chief executive Greg Harford says ram raid crimes are "definitely growing in significance".
"It seems to be becoming increasingly commonplace ... it's really distressing for the staff, the… Video, Audio
Ram raiders target high end goods in Ormiston, Auckland
Ram raiders have struck again in Auckland, this time targeting shopping malls for high value goods. Video, Audio
