Crime
Man fears being target of identity theft after personal details stolen in cyber attack
A major audiology chain of clinics kept an Auckland man's personal details for over six years, then lost them to criminal hackers.
Philosophy Now: How should we treat criminals?
Every month on Nights, Dan unpacks some of life's big issues: love, death, happiness, or whether it's morally right to keep a pet goldfish. Tonight, prisons. Audio
Teenager arrested for 'smishing' scam never seen before in NZ
A teenager's been arrested over a so called "smishing" scam using sophisticated tech that police have never seen in New Zealand before."Smishing," is when a piece of technology called a blaster… Audio
Auckland prisoner accused of murder granted name suppression
A 23-year-old charged with murdering another inmate in Auckland has been granted name suppression.
Police investigate assault at football tournament
Police in Auckland are investigating an assault at a junior football tournament last weekend.
Thousands of patients' personal details stolen in cyber attack
The hacked data may include bank account details, patient records and insurance information.
Online weapon sales operation raided by police
An Auckland woman has been arrested as police shut down a social media operation selling restricted weapons.
New applicants to police more than double in a year
Police say the numbers of people signing up to the force is an encouraging signal they are on track to reach government recruitment targets.
High-flying Du Val's crash and burn
A convoluted drama playing out for an Auckland property developer has ensnared small-scale investors and contractors alike.
Teen arrested for 'smishing scam' in New Zealand first
Police say they've stoppped a "sophisticated" scam that used technology never seen in New Zealand before.
Maney case 'tip of iceberg' of wrongful convictions - investigator
The investigator who helped clear the name of a woman wrongfully convicted of murder says it was an "absolute absurdity" she was ever charged in the first place. Audio
The billion dollar Du Val empire that didn't exist
The founders of Du Val portrayed a lifestyle of extreme wealth. The company's investors and contractors look set to pay the price. Audio
Police seeking to waive diplomatic immunity following Wellington altercation
Police are wanting to charge a person reported to be the partner of an Australian diplomat.
Man allegedly used migrant's name to claim asylum benefit, now facing charges
The agent did not turn up to their first court appearance, and a warrant has been issued for their arrest, MSD says.
Roading subcontractor involved in corruption case named
A roading subcontractor convicted of submitting false invoices and corruptly giving gifts to an agent has lost name suppression.
Former NSW police chief on the mental toll of high-stakes jobs
Craig Semple spent nearly twenty five years investigating some of the worst crimes imaginable. Audio
Invest in addiction services rather than locking people up, govt told
"They are rehashing old strategies that have been tried in the past, and simply do not work," a criminologist and counsellor says. Audio
Man appears in court following serious assault on police officer
Taniora Peri was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and with resisting police.
'Their strength is incredible' - police support for victims of serial rapist
The detective in charge of the investigation into John Hope Muchirahondo says the women involved were "amazing". Audio
Detective praises victims after conviction of serial rapist
The detective in charge of the investigation that led to the conviction of a serial rapist has paid tribute to the bravery of the survivors, saying they had shown grit and courage. Detective Inspector… Audio
