Crime
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
Auckland ram raid: Three stolen vehicles used in Ormiston mall
Police say they understand the vehicles were used to target three stores and electronic goods and clothes were stolen.
Two shootings in Central Wellington
Two shootings in central Wellington and in the suburb of Tawa have left two people with life-threatening injuries.
Seven people have been arrested so far, and police say there could be more.
The two… Audio
'Why is there gang warfare in central Wellington?' - councillor
A Wellington City councillor who lives near the area of an inner city shooting in the capital says there may need to be talks with gang leaders.
Police look to identify dog owner after fatal attack
Police want the public's help to identify a pitbull terrier dog that attacked and killed another dog in Tairāwhiti this morning.
Invercargill stabbing victim named
Police have released the name of the victim of a fatal stabbing in Invercargill yesterday.
Could safe racing spots curb dirt-bikers on streets?
The lack of places to race safely could be one of the reasons dirt-bike street rides are happening in Auckland, a biker club president says.
Elderly advocate 'disappointed' teen to be paroled for 90-year-old's death
Greypower's Horowhenua president is disappointed a teenager jailed for the manslaughter of Grace Virtue will be released on parole next month.
Madeleine McCann: Parents welcome declaration of formal suspect
Madeleine McCann's parents have welcomed news that a German man has been formally made a suspect over the three-year-old's disappearance.
Suspect declared in Madeleine McCann disappearance
Portugese prosecutors have officially declared someone a suspect in the disappearance of British toddler, Madeleine McCann.
The three-year-old went missing during a family holiday to Portugal in… Audio
Teen jailed after 90-year-old's death to be paroled
A teen jailed for her part in the violent home invasion of a 90-year-old Levin woman, who died weeks later of a brain injury, will be released on parole.
Multiple arrests after stolen vehicles spotted
Police in Manurewa have made multiple arrests after patrols came across stolen vehicles
Teen facing firearms, disorderly behaviour charges over attack on milk tanker
Police have arrested two more people linked to an attack on a milk tanker in Waikato last month.
Lawyer not convinced Kaoss Price posed an active threat
A firearms lawyer is not convinced there was an active threat when police shot dead Kaoss Price.
After five days of silence, police have confirmed the 22-year-old was not armed when he was shot… Audio
Family friend labels police killing of Kaoss Price 'drastic'
A family friend of Kaoss Price, shot dead by police, says it's now clear they did not need to kill the unarmed young man.
The 22-year-old was shot on Saturday night on State Highway 3 while trying to… Audio
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Kaoss Price did not have firearm when fatally shot - police
Police have just released more information about the fatal shooting of Kaoss Price last weekend.
Price was shot dead on the road between New Plymouth and Waitara on Saturday night.
Our reporter Nick… Video, Audio
Man arrested after chaotic driving in Timaru
A man has been arrested after a patrol car was rammed and another car smashed into during wild scenes on the roads in central Timaru this morning.
