Crime
Eight killed in shooting at Russian university - state investigators
A teenage gunman who opened fire at a Russian university in the city of Perm on Monday has been killed, the university's press office says.
Chinese embassy scam: 'It sounded very authoritative and convincing'
An Auckland single mum has to work two jobs to support her family after losing $200,000 to scammers posing as Chinese officials.
Gang associates nabbed by cops on border run with cash and KFC
Police have arrested two gang associates they say were trying to get past Auckland's border on a back road, with a large quantity of cash and KFC.
Man convicted of people trafficking and slavery takes case to Supreme Court
A Hastings man convicted of people trafficking and slavery is taking his case to the Supreme Court after his attempts to have his convictions overturned were dismissed by the Court of Appeal.
Auckland mum loses $200k to scammers posing as Chinese officials
An Auckland single mum is working two jobs to support her family after losing $200,000 dollars to scammers posing as Chinese officials.
Netsafe says hundreds of thousands of dollars have been lost in… Audio
Timaru homicide: Neighbours pay their respects
More than 100 Timaru residents have paid their respect outside the house where three little girls were killed last Thursday night.
Forty-year-old Lauren Anne Dickason was been charged with the murder… Audio
Timaru triple homicide makes international headlines
The tragic death of three children in Timaru is making headlines around the world.
Lauren Dickason is charged with the murder of her daughters: two-year-old twins Maya and Karla and their… Audio
Covid-19: Scammers offering vaccines for $100
A Christchurch man is sounding the alarm about two men pretending to be from the Ministry of Health offering Covid-19 vaccines for $100.
The Ministry says it's a scam and the police are… Audio
Case #023 - Kirsa Jensen
On September 1, 1983 Kirsa Jensen saddled up her horse for a ride along Awatoto beach, near her home in Napier and was never seen again. Audio
'Immigration is key': MP criticises 'big bit that's missing' from inquiry
The Auckland terrorist's immigration history is a glaring omission in the review of events leading to the 3 September attacks, National says.
Real estate heir Robert Durst convicted of murder
A California jury has found real estate heir Robert Durst guilty of murdering his best friend Susan Berman in 2000, the first homicide conviction for a man suspected of killing three people in three…
Timaru homicide: Family from South Africa left MIQ a week ago
The family at the centre of a homicide in Timaru had only left MIQ a week ago after arriving in the country from South Africa.
Three young children were found dead after police were called to a… Video, Audio
Terrorist's immigration a 'glaring omission' from review - National
The National Party says the Auckland terrorist's immigration history is a glaring omission in the government review of the September the third attacks.
Charities say huge gaps that exist in services… Audio
Three children killed in Timaru, woman in hospital, police investigating
Police are investigating the death of three children in Timaru, after officers were alerted to the triple homicide last night.
Emergency services were called to a Queen Street flat in the suburb of… Video, Audio
Double murder sentencing: Shouts from brother saved sister's life, court told
Shouts of warning from a teenager about to be brutally murdered by his half-brother almost certainly saved the life of his younger sister, a court has heard.
Police's Operation Tauwhiro sees almost 1000 firearms seized, 865 arrests
Police are extending their operation targeting firearms-related violence by criminal gangs and organised crime groups.
Homicide investigation underway in Timaru
A homicide investigation is underway after three people were found dead at a Timaru house last night.
The police were called to the house on Queen Street in the suburb of Parkside just after 10… Audio
Timaru Mayor on triple homicide
A triple homicide was discovered in Timaru on Thursday night.
It's a crushing blow to a community still reeling from the tragedy of five teenagers killed in a car crash just last month.
Timaru… Audio
Timaru homicide: Nearby hotel owner on witnessing scene
A homicide investigation has been launched in Timaru after three people were found dead. Police were called to a house on Queen Street in the suburb of Parkside just after 10pm on Thursday.
Three… Audio
Revealed: Who is being discharged without conviction
A discharge without conviction can spare a person guilty of a crime years of struggle and stigma, but it's Pākehā who are being granted more each year.
