Crime
Dozens of fatalities pinpointed under scenario of armed police
A newly released report says if officers were routinely armed 43 people would have been killed over the past 11 years.
Expert on counter-terrorism law passing
A new counter-terror law, which would criminalise the planning of a terror attack, has been passed with support by both major parties in Parliament.
The Counter-Terrorism Legislation makes planning… Audio
UK sentencing: Sarah Everard's murderer will never be freed
A Met police officer who murdered Sarah Everard after kidnapping her under the guise of an arrest has been sentenced to a whole-life prison term.
Gun pointed at public, police in pursuit across Auckland
Police say a man pointed a gun at officers and the public multiple times during a police pursuit across several Auckland suburbs this morning.
Officers followed the car and its two occupants from… Audio
Scam texts hit an 'unprecedented' number of people - DIA
The Department of Internal Affairs says a new scam sent through text messages has affected an 'unprecendented' number of people.
The scam messages include fake information about a parcel delivery… Audio
Podcast Critic: Paul Bushnell
This week Paul Bushnell talks about two competing podcasts which are covering the same live event, which is unfolding in the coming months: the trial of Elizabeth Holmes, an entrepreneur who was once… Audio
Oceania customs agencies seeing increase in transnational crime
Customs agencies in the Pacific are having to adjust their operations to cope with an increase in transnational crime. Audio
Reagan shooter wins unconditional release from US judge
A US judge is granting "unconditional release" to the man who wounded former US President Ronald Reagan in a 1981 assassination attempt.
Crime victims' details given to offenders via Ministry of Justice form
Crime victims are unaware their name, address and phone number may be passed on to offenders when they apply for court documents, advocates say.
NZDF solider facing espionage charges back in court
A New Zealand soldier accused of spying is in court today at the Linton Military Camp.
The man, who has interim name suppression, was charged with 17 offences last November, amid suspicion he was… Audio
Case #024 - The Kahui Twins
Chris and Cru Kahui were just 84 days old when they were fatally injured in their Auckland home. Their father, also Chris, was charged with murder but eventually acquitted of the crime. Audio
Man arrested, charged with Kawerau murder
A 20-year-old Kawerau man has been arrested and will be appearing at Whakatane District Court on Monday morning, charged with murder and an unrelated assault.
Kiwi cryptocurrency thriller keeps readers guessing
In her former life, Martinborough-based author Rosy Fenwicke was a doctor who wrote books on the side. She's been a fulltime writer for a year now and won't be going back anytime soon. Her latest… Audio
Road to Zero campaign hits a few speed bumps
An expansion of the network for catching speedsters aims to add about 100 cameras around the country from the start of 2023.
Chauvin to appeal conviction, sentencing in death of George Floyd
A former Minneapolis police officer has filed an intent to appeal his murder conviction for the death of George Floyd.
No plea in court from man charged with killing Lena Harrap
The man accused of murdering and sexually violating a woman with Down Syndrome on her morning walk in clear daylight appeared in court today, entering no plea and keeping his name secret.
… Audio
Women's safety in spotlight as man arrested over murder of UK teacher
A man is arrested on suspicion of murdering London teacher Sabina Nessa, whose death has again cast focus on women's safety in the city.
Man charged after woman fatally injured at Hamilton property
A 57-year-old man has been charged after the fatal assault of a woman at a flat in Hamilton.
Man charged with murder of Lena Zhang Harrap
A man has been charged with murdering and sexually violating Lena Zhang Harrap, 27, who was found dead in the Auckland suburb of Mt Albert on Wednesday afternoon.
The police said the 31-year old… Audio
Midday News for 24 September 2021
Murder charges laid over the death of Lena Zhang Harrap, and tougher safety rules for adventure tourism after the deadly Whakaari eruption. Audio
