Crime
Billy TK pleads not guilty to charges after anti-lockdown protest
Two men - including the former leader of the Public Party - have appeared in the Auckland District Court charged with breaching alert-level 4 lockdown restrictions on public gatherings yesterday.
Police urge drivers to slow down during lockdown
Police are urging drivers to slow down and avoid non-essential travel after issuing more than 100 infrigement notices for speeding in the Wellington region alone.
Conspiracy theorist Billy TK arrested at anti-lockdown protest
Former Public Party leader Billy Te Kahika has been taken away by five police officers at a protest in central Auckland.
Prominent businessman convicted of indecent assault released on bail
A prominent businessman jailed for indecent assault and corruption has been granted bail while he awaits an appeal.
Dead baby found at recycling facility
A dead baby was found at a recycling facility in Onehunga yesterday evening. The police say their priority is to identify and locate the mother, and they're extremely concerned for her welfare. Audio
Alleged killer of Christchurch teen pleads not guilty
A youth charged with the murder of a Christchurch teen has pleaded not guilty in his first court appearance.
Young person arrested over Fendalton stabbing
A young person has been arrested and charged with murder after the death of 16-year-old Zion Purukamu, who was stabbed at a party in Christchurch on Friday night.
Two other teenagers, aged 14 and 17… Audio
Holiday home company on stabbing at property
The company that manages the Christchurch holiday home at the centre of a fatal stabbing of a teenager is warning those in the rental business to be vigilant.
Sixteen-year-old Zion Purukamu died in… Audio
Still no arrests following stabbings in Christchurch
There have still been no arrests after three teenagers were stabbed at a Christchurch party, with one losing their life.
Sixteen-year-old Zion Purukamu died from his injuries while the other two… Audio
All partygoers from fatal Fendalton party told to contact police
The police are urging everyone who attended a house party that turned fatal to contact them to describe what happened during the evening.
Teen stabbed to death at party named
There were 80 people at the Christchurch party which ended last night with a fatal stabbing, in a Fendalton house that had been rented for the event.
Father of poisoned son 'absolutely betrayed'
An Otago woman who poisoned her son with eye drops and nasal sprays while in hospital will never see the child again, the boy's father hopes.
Child sex abuse couple committed 'worst possible violation'
The actions of a couple who teamed up to sexually abuse children aged between three and 14 have been described as sickening and depraved and offending that grossly violated society's norms.
Man sentenced for murdering girlfriend
A man who stabbed his girlfriend to death and left her body in a burning car in south Auckland has been jailed for at least 12 years.
Palmer Marsters has been sentenced to life imprisonment after… Audio
Oranga Tamariki warned months before about Christchurch facility
Oranga Tamariki was warned about harmful restraints at a Christchurch Care and residence facility months before it was finally closed.
The agency announced Te Oranga would close in July - following… Audio
Couple get long prison sentences for child abuse
Warning: This report contains distressing details.
A couple who sexually abused children have been described as sickening and depraved as they were sentenced to long prison terms.
Andrew Alan… Audio
Man jailed for murdering partner and leaving her body in a burning car
"I hope you are haunted by her face every time you close your eyes."
Couple sentenced to 20-year jail terms for sexually abusing children
A man and a woman have been sent to prison with hefty sentences after being convicted of more than 100 charges of sexual abuse of children aged between 3 and 14.
Man jailed for at least 12 years for murdering partner
A man who murdered his partner and left her body in a burning car in south Auckland has been jailed for at least 12 years. Palmer Edward Marsters has been sentenced to life imprisonment, after earlier… Audio
British embassy worker in Berlin accused of spying for Russia
It's a strange story of espionage - involving three nations. A British man has been arrested in Germany on suspicion of spying for Russia. German federal prosecutors said the man worked at the British… Audio
