Crime
Pathologist describes bruises on Pauline Hanna
Bruises on the body of murder accused Philip Polkinghorne's wife could show she was grabbed and held before she died, a court has heard.
Organised crime groups using border workers to get drugs into NZ
Organised crime groups are targeting border workers with access to systems and restricted areas to allow drug shipments to slip through the border, Customs New Zealand says. Audio
Teen stepmum allegedly stomped on toddler causing 'catastrophic' injuries
She was allegedly at "breaking point" before she snapped and caused "catastrophic" stomp-type injuries.
Feelers frontman James Reid sentenced to 12 months supervision
The frontman of award-winning New Zealand rock band The Feelers has been sentenced after he was caught driving at double the speed limit and refusing to provide a blood sample.
Three arrested after shooting at police in Manawatū
Police seized multiple firearms after being shot at from a fleeing vehicle in Palmerston North.
Surgeon's wife broke down in tears over money troubles before death, niece tells court
Pauline Hanna's niece says her aunt was worried about leaving Philip Polkinghorne as she did not have money to live off.
‘Unmasking Monsters' - criminal profiling in NZ
Dave 'Chook' Henwoods work developing criminal profiling in New Zealand, lead to catching some of New Zealand's worst rapists and murderers. He shares his story in his book 'Unmasking Monsters'. Audio
Prolific Auckland shoplifter: 'It gives me a kick ... it's like a job'
Travis Archer has amassed more than 70 convictions for various offences, including dishonesty crimes, since 2013.
BBC asks presenter to return salary paid since sex offence arrest
The presenter received about NZ$424,000 in public money in the time between his arrest and guilty plea for making indecent pictures of children.
Twelve arrested in Auckland after multi-year international investigation
Parcel-by-parcel, a joint international investigation has pieced together the operations of a major drug smuggling syndicate.
Tenth day in Phillip Polkinghorne trial
Friends of Pauline Hanna have told a jury about her husband's demands for sex, financial stress, and moments where he became "beastly." It was the tenth day of the trial of retired eye surgeon… Audio
Gloriavale teacher jailed for 4 years for 40 years of crimes
Just Standfast was sentenced to four years imprisonment for the offending that took place over a 40 year period inside the secretive Christchurch community. Adam Burns was at the Greymouth District… Audio
Former Gloriavale teacher jailed for abuse, assault of children
Just Standfast had pleaded guilty to several charges of sexual offending against 15 girls, aged between 5 and 16 in May.
Former Auckland Council building inspector admits bribery and corruption charges
Nicholas Bright admitted to 21 charges of corruption and bribery of an official in the Manukau District Court.
Jury takes tour of murder-accused surgeon's home
The jury in the murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne has visited the house where Pauline Hanna was found dead.
Australian mystery murder case has 'extensive' evidence - Court
An "unprecedented" amount of evidence, including extensive CCTV footage, is causing delays in court for the matter of Patrick Orren Stephenson, accused of murdering Victorian woman Samantha Murphy.
Police continue to investigate after woman's body found on beach
Police continue to investigate the unexplained death of a Dargaville woman found at a Northland beach last week.
Man charged with murder after 51-year-old dies on side of highway
The man was found seriously injured on State Highway 12 near Waimamaku and died at the scene.
Police say meth arrests linked to Mexican crime syndicate
Police and Customs say they have disrupted a Mexican crime syndicate operating out of central Auckland importing and distributing methamphetamine.
Loaded rifles found next to child's bed in police raid
Five men are facing charges after illegal weapons were found in the Nelson area, including loaded firearms stored next to a child's bed.
