Crime
Arrest after investigation into methamphetamine near school
Police have arrested a 41-year-old man after an investigation into methamphetamine dealing near a primary school in Blenheim.
UK court approves Julian Assange US extradition order
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is now one step closer to being handed over to the US, after an extradition order was approved by a British court.
The order is now in the hands of the UK home… Audio
Case #039 - Aramoana
In November 1990, thirteen people were shot and killed in the seaside village of Aramoana. Tim Ashton was a member of the anti-terrorism squad that was sent in to stop the gunman. Audio
Security guards facing aggressive theft on daily basis - industry body
Police are continuing to investigate a violent attack at the Hamilton Kmart amid growing concerns thieves are getting more brazen and aggressive. Audio
Security guards facing aggressive thefts on daily basis - industry body
Police are continuing to investigate a violent attack at the Hamilton Kmart amid growing concerns thieves are getting more brazen and aggressive.
A video on social media shows two women who appear to… Video, Audio
Fatal police shootings call for change in approach - Māori advocate
A criminal justice advocate says police are not being held accountable for how they treat Māori. Audio
Unanswered questions remain over shooting by Taranakai police
Unanswered questions remaing over the shooting of Kaoss Price by police as the whanau grieve his loss.
22-year-old Kaoss Price was shot on Saturday night after he rammed a police car on State… Audio
Call for police to be more transparent after Taranaki shooting
A lifelong friend of a man shot and killed by police in Taranaki two years ago says he was shocked to hear of another fatal shooting.
22-year-old Kaoss Price was shot on Saturday night after he… Audio
Ex-police negotiator on fatal shooting of Taranaki man
Police are remaining tight-lipped over the fatal shooting of a Taranaki man over the weekend, as investigations continue.
22-year-old Kaoss Price was shot by officers after he rammed a police car… Audio
AA wants alcohol interlock system beefed up
Thousands of drunk drivers who are eligible, are not getting an alcohol interlock sentence - and even if they did, they might get away with never having the device fitted to their vehicle.
Investigation underway into fatal Police shooting
Investigations are underway into the shooting by police of a 22-year-old man on State Highway three north of New Plymouth on Saturday night.
It's the fifth fatal shooting by police in Taranaki since… Audio
Car stolen, used in three different crimes, victim says
A man who had his car involved in three different crimes last year says he is still waiting to hear from the authorities.
Taranaki man shot at police stop had rammed police car
Police have named the man shot dead at a police stop in New Plymouth earlier this weekend, and say he had rammed a marked police car.
Man arrested after firing gun, pointing it at police in Auckland
A man has been arrested after allegedly pointing a gun at police and firing it three times at random in west Auckland.
Police: The unenviable portfolio
Ministers of the crown may seem powerful, but the reality of their roles vary greatly. Some are endowed with great influence, some others just come with blame. Audio
Arrest over death of Christchurch woman
A man has been charged with murder in relation to the death of a woman in Christchurch.
Police seek 18-year-old in connection with Auckland shooting
An 18-year-old is being sought in connection with an Auckland shooting last month.
Death threats from teens during broad daylight attack on Auckland shop
A shop owner in an Auckland suburb that has been plagued by burglaries and ram raids had a knife pulled on him by two teenage girls yesterday, who threatened to kill him over $100 worth of shisha…
Reports Tauranga bus drivers abused, threatened by teens
Allegations tonight that Tauranga bus drivers are facing racial abuse and death threats from local school boys hanging out at the city's transport hub.
Bay of Plenty Regional council says there's… Video, Audio
Sandringham shops may shut after ongoing violent robberies
Auckland shop owners hit with a ram-raid and an armed hold-up in the past week are sick of teenagers getting away with violent crimes and boasting about it on social media. In the suburb of… Video, Audio