Crime
Who was Pauline Hanna?
To the outside world, Pauline Hanna had it all. Throughout the trial of her husband for her murder, the country heard a different story.
Man charged with Nelson kidnapping could face more charges
A man charged with kidnapping in Nelson has been remanded for a second time without plea, while police continue to investigate.
Expert Feature: forensic scientist
Today's guest SallyAnn Harbison has been working in the field for over 30 years. She's the Director of Auckland Universities' Forensic science programme, and leads the forensic biology team at ESR… Audio
Police dog allegedly choked unconscious during 'dangerous' chase
A man is facing multiple charges after leading police a chase when he got his car stuck on train tracks.
Most of jury says not enough proof Pauline Hanna died by suicide, judge told
But in a request for advice, the jurors also revealed some of them don't believe Philip Polkinghorne killed his wife.
Fijian abuse survivor calls for pope to apologise
A Fijian survivor of abuse by New Zealand Marist brothers wants the pope to apologise to Pacific victims, as well as victims in New Zealand. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio
Scam victims make up 22 percent of complaints to Banking Ombudsman
A report from the banking watchdog shows phishing and data-gathering scams are still the most common type of complaint. Rayssa Almeida has more. Audio
Jury to resume deliberation in Polkinghorne murder trial
After hours of deliberation on Thursday, the jury was sent home without reaching a verdict.
At least four dead, dozens injured in US mass shooting
"Multiple shooters fired multiple shots" in a popular entertainment area, killing people on the streets and footpaths.
Gang search clause a step too far
The move to give police search powers in private homes to look for gang insignia has raised a mass of red flags with law makers. Audio
Nine arrested after early morning gunshot
Nine people have been taken into custody after a shot was fired in Napier overnight.
Police name 57-year-old killed in Levin
The man was assaulted and couldn't be revived, police say.
Man used 10 identities, including a dead person's, in Covid-19 wage subsidy fraud
Adam James Letchford made 14 applications between April and June 2020.
Where are the new Auckland Transport officers?
A bus driver told RNZ he has not seen a transport officer on any of the routes outside of central Auckland.
Daytime drink driving arrests show problem 'no matter the time of day' - Police
A daytime drink driving checkpoint in Christchurch has caught four drivers, one of them three times over the legal alcohol limit.
Man arrested in Rome almost 50 years after infamous Melbourne murders
Housemates Suzanne Armstrong, 27, and Susan Bartlett, 28, were found dead, with multiple stab wounds, on 13 January 1977.
Spate of suspicious car fires 'could put people's lives at risk'
Targeted vehicles have received "varying degrees" of damage and police want the public's help.
Death at illegal street racing events 'only a matter of time'
An "evil" criminal element combined with the social media "sensationalism factor" are contributing to increasing violence, police say.
Gloriavale man pleads guilty to charges against eight girls
He preyed upon some as they slept and touched them while caring for children or working at the Christian community.
Pakuranga stabbing suspect arrested
Police in Auckland have arrested a man after a stabbing in Pakuranga earlier this month.
