Crime
Auckland dairy owner believes crime on rise in inner city
An Auckland dairy owner says he does not feel safe leaving his wife in the shop on her own and believes crime is on the rise in the inner city.
ACT Party leader David Seymour says it's partly because… Audio
'Lives being put at risk' as crime rates rise in Auckland, Act leader says
Act Party leader David Seymour says crime is on the rise in Auckland as hundreds of police are assigned to border duties in the region.
Three white men guilty of murder of black man Ahmaud Arbery
To the US, where three white men have been found guilty of murdering black man Ahmaud Arbery while he was jogging last year.
The men claimed they acted in self-defence during a citizen's arrest - but… Audio
Irreplaceable bonsai trees stolen from Auckland property
An irreplaceable collection of bonsai trees have been stolen from an Auckland property.
Police say 45 trees were taken from a garden in Mount Albert last Sunday and into Monday.
Auckland West Police… Video, Audio
Theft of bonsai trees: It's like 'loss of irreplaceable art', police say
Police are appealing for the public's help after the theft of 45 bonsai trees from a property in Mt Albert in Auckland.
Guilty verdicts in Ahmaud Arbery case
Three men have been found guilty of murdering Ahmaud Arbery as he was jogging last year in Georgia.
The case sparked outrage in America after a video of his shooting went public.
Lawyers for the men… Audio
Anglican Archbishop on historical abuse in church organisations
New Zealand's Anglican archbishop, Philip Richardson, says he "had no idea" of the extent of historical abuse within Anglican-related organisations.
As has been reported, the police are investigating… Audio
Breaking Silence | Season 2 | Trailer
In this compelling, new, eight-part sequel series, we open wide the issue of domestic abuse in New Zealand. It will change the way you think about violence against women. Video
Breaking Silence | Season 2 | Episode 1: Jude Simpson
Jude works at the Royal New Zealand Police College. The training program she implements is designed to encourage understanding and empathy for those who will work on the front line of family harm. Video
Breaking Silence | Season 2 | Episode 2: Stalking
Stalking (and cyberstalking) is not currently a defined offence in the New Zealand Crimes Act. 'Tina,' stalked by her ex-husband for more than three years, shares her story in support of law change. Video
Breaking Silence | Season 2 | Episode 3: Wiremu Witana
More than half a million New Zealanders are affected by family violence each year. For many, this is handed down generationally. Wiremu, with the support of his parents, broke the cycle of abuse. Video
Breaking Silence | Season 2 | Episode 4: Sandra Dickson
Those in Rainbow communities are over twice as likely to experience partner violence than their straight counterparts. Sandra shares her story, exploring the challenges faced by Rainbow communities. Video
Breaking Silence | Season 2 | Episode 5: Debbs Murray
Almost a victim herself, Debbs shares her story to help illustrate 'coercive control,' a pattern of behaviour designed to exploit, dominate, and imprison women within a relationship. Video
Breaking Silence 2 | Season 2 | Episode 6: Lualima Hansen
For Lima, who once rejected her Samoan roots in an effort to move on from the horrific abuse she suffered as a child, her faith gave her the strength to forgive, and to share her powerful story. Video
Breaking Silence | Season 2 | Episode 7: Pet Abuse
Many victims stay in violent relationships out of fear of their animals being harmed. Pets are a much-loved part of the family, but all too often are caught up in the cycle of violence. Video
Breaking Silence | Season 2 | Episode 8: I Got Your Backpack
Last year, 53,000 women were referred to refuges in New Zealand. Tam was one of those who found herself fleeing from an abusive relationship, but her life changed upon arrival at a refuge. Video
America's largest pharmacies fuelled opioid crisis, jury finds
The retailers have been found guilty of helping create an oversupply of addictive opioid pills in two Ohio counties, in a landmark case.
State housing evictions lead to homelessness and cost everyone more
The National Party wants unruly tenants kicked out of Kāinga Ora housing, provided they've been warned, to show bad behaviour is unacceptable.
The state housing agency has a sustaining tenancies… Audio
Covid-19: Police association on calls to MIQ
Police get called to at least one disruptive incident a day at MIQ hotels.
Since January, there have been 259 calls for help relating to drunk and abusive guests, domestic abuse and self harm… Audio
St Peter's sexual abuse apology likely to trigger further claims
The revelations of historical abuse at a prominent Waikato boarding school is expected to trigger more claims from former students.