Crime
LynnMall attack: Security fears trumped mental health support
The Security Intelligence Service was calling the LynnMall knife attacker a terrorist for years, at the same time as courts were hearing he was a high, medium or even low-risk threat.
Overnight burglaries on Queen Street
There have been multiple burglaries overnight on Auckland's Queen Street. Luxury brand Gucci has been hit. Reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Susie Ferguson. Audio
Early assessments of LynnMall stabber labelled him a terrorist
SIS assessments of the LynnMall stabber show very early on they were calling him a terrorist and would-be martyr.
A criminologist and leading Muslims say this helped radicalise Ahamed Aathill… Audio
Convicted murderers' appeals rejected
Two people who tortured and murdered 17-year-old rough sleeper Dimetrius Pairama in 2018 have their appeals rejected.
Attempted murder charge laid after injured victim found in ditch
Gisborne Police have charged a man with attempted murder after another man was found in a ditch with life-threatening injuries.
$300 of cigarettes stolen in ram raid involving 11-year-old
An 11-year-old driver is one of nine young people picked up by police following a ram raid on an Auckland dairy overnight.
Sandringham residents raised the alarm after spotting three cars they… Video, Audio
Silence over why mall attacker's request to leave NZ ignored
Government agencies which battled to detain and deport the LynnMall attacker Ahamed Samsudeen are remaining silent on why they did not agree to his request to lose New Zealand residence.
Case #037 - Robert Gawith
In 1987, pig hunters stumbled upon the body of Robert Gawith kicking off a murder inquiry with links to the infamous Mr Asia drug syndicate. Audio
Tauranga man fined $5250 for illegal plant imports
A Tauranga man has been sentenced in Auckland District Court today for trying to smuggle exotic plants "by stealth" after repeated warnings.
Vandals destroy 18 kilometres of road signs and letterboxes
More than $12,000 of road signage has been destroyed on a crime spree in the Motueka Valley.
Prince Andrew linked to fraud case worth nearly $NZ2m
Prince Andrew has found himself embroiled in yet another high court controversy.
The Duke of York, and ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, are facing calls to explain why they received nearly $NZ2 million from… Audio
Burglars seeking fuel threatened property owner with firearm - police
A group of people used a firearm to threaten a property owner while they were trying to steal fuel, police say.
Men in stolen car try to steal fuel from rural property owner
A property owner was threatened by four men wanting to steal fuel from his vehicle, Invercargill police say.
One arrest, three vehicles recovered after Auckland ram raids
One person is facing charges after a series of ram raid incidents in Auckland overnight.
Two Young Nats resign after online bullying revealed
Two young National Party members have resigned, and the party launched an investigation into allegations a Young Nat was behind an abusive and relentless campaign against Christchurch-based women… Audio
LynnMall attacker was identified as capable of terrorism if travel plans thwarted
Security services briefings show the LynnMall attacker was highly likely to carry out a terrorist attack in New Zealand only if he was prevented from leaving the country.
Woman faults ANZ security after thieves strip her bank account
A Christchurch woman has been left reeling after thieves broke into her car and then used ATMs to steal thousands of dollars from her savings.
Lynmall terror attack: Documents reveal intelligence briefings
New security service documents show the LynnMall attacker believed he had been set up by someone who persuaded him to post extremist material online.
SIS briefings say Ahamed Samsudeen was likely to… Audio
Mongrel Mob member's assets worth $80,000 forfeited to Crown
Police are welcoming a court order that has stripped assets and cash from a senior Mongrel Mob member.
Hundreds of children harmed in state care each year
Almost 500 children in state care were harmed at least once in the year to mid-2021, and the rate of abuse appears to be increasing.
It's risen from under six percent in 2018, to eight percent last… Audio
