Crime
Epiha admits he left shot police offer asking for help
The man who shot police constable Matthew Hunt admits he walked away from the dying officer as he was asking for help.
Eli Epiha has been described as "fully engaged" and intent on killing officers… Audio
Epiha had intent to kill second officer - Crown
The crown in the trial of Eli Epiha claims he was intent on killing police officers last June - choosing the most efficient of two weapons and sauntering away when an officer was wounded.
Police killer claims firing on second officer was only to scare him
The man who shot and killed police officer Matthew Hunt has told the High Court it was a "coincidence" he hit a second officer David Goldfinch four times.
Government orders review into asylum seeker treatment
The government has ordered a review of how asylum seekers are treated when they arrive in New Zealand and whether it meets its human rights obligations.
The move is being hailed as a breakthrough by… Audio
Criminal proceeds may not be fully utilised on time, police say
Police have admitted it may not be able to make use of money granted through the Criminal Proceeds Fund within the timeframe it had promised.
Police killer claims firing on second cop was 'warning shot'
The man who murdered a police officer says he could have killed a second officer, if he wanted to.
Eli Epiha admits killing Constable Matthew Hunt on an Auckland street in June last year.
He denies… Audio
Downgrade in anti-trafficking rankings a 'wake up call'
New Zealand being downgraded in a global ranking for our response to trafficking is no surprise to an anti-trafficking coalition, but still an international embarrassment. Audio
Royal Commission: Samoan man robbed of his native language
A Samoan man who went into state care speaking his native language but came out not knowing a word says it robbed him of his cultural identity.
The man, who is now 48, went into care at 13-years-old… Audio
Almost half of internal charges against prisoners not sticking
Almost half of prisoners are being let off internal disciplinary charges while violence against officers is on the rise.
The union representing prison officers says the last few years have brought in… Audio
ACT's gang policy 'absurd' - Denis O'Reilly
The ACT Party is being accused of dog whistle politics and separatism with its latest policies aimed at reducing gang-related crime.
The party released its law and order policy document in Wellington… Audio
Gillespie: NZ calling out China cyber hacking highly significant
The Chinese Embassy has accused New Zealand of lodging groundless accusations about cyber attacks in a malicious smear against China.
The Embassy says New Zealand has adopted a "cold war mentality"… Audio
Expert surprised NZ joined in on public condemnation of Chinese behaviour
US media are claiming that New Zealand is now part of a global alliance that will take on a threat posed by Chinese state-sponsored cyber attacks.
In a release timed to match a statement from the US… Audio
Violent criminal behaviour up like never before - police boss
Violent criminal behaviour directed at police is ramping up like never before according to the Police Commissioner.
Video taken at the weekend shows a Auckland police officer on the ground as a man… Video, Audio
Police trial of instant drug testing tool nets hundreds of IDs
A New Zealand-developed instant drug screening service is proving popular with police who have been testing its use to identify drugs in the field.
Investigation into abuse in care of Pasifika opens in Mangere
The first investigation into abuse in care of Pacific people in New Zealand has opened with a meaningful welcome in South Auckland.
Over the next two weeks the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care… Audio
Pacific abuse in care hearing starts
The first investigation into abuse in care of Pacific people in this country opens today.
The Royal Commission of Inquiry hearing will take place in Mangere over the next two weeks.
It will look at… Audio
Money for the mob and hoha over koha
A regional paper’s scoop about $2.75m in public funding for a drug rehabilitation programme with Mongrel Mob connections kicked off a political controversy - and so did $200 koha. Audio
Epiha tried to hide gun in Riverhead forest after shooting
It's been revealed a cop killer tried to hide his gun among pine needles in a patch of bush after fleeing from the scene.
Police have detailed how they tracked down Eli Epiha, after he shot dead one… Audio
Dutch crime reporter Peter R de Vries dies after shooting
The prominent Dutch crime reporter Peter R de Vries, who was shot and seriously wounded in central Amsterdam nine days ago, has died. Audio
Police union demands more safety for officers after shooting incidents
The Police Association is demanding improvements to make frontline police officers feel safer after two separate shooting incidents in the space of 24 hours. Audio
