Crime
Why Golriz Ghahraman failed to escape conviction
A judge has released the reasons why the former Green MP was handed a shoplifting conviction.
'I'll sue you': Trespassed realtor threatened to sue tenant
When a foreign affairs staffer heard that Saudi Arabian officials were going to view his rented apartment he had his landlord trespassed after she refused to recognise his security concerns.
Police investigate after knife pulled out during fight at Auckland mall
A shopper has described the terrifying moment a knife was pulled out during an altercation at Auckland's Westfield Newmarket this afternoon.
Judge tells man who sent inappropriate messages to ‘get a job’
A young man who sent inappropriate Snapchat messages to two girls he knew has been told by a judge to "get a job and do some work on yourself."
Auckland coin collector out of pocket after elaborate TradeMe scam
An elaborate TradeMe scam has left an Auckland collector $10,000 poorer.
Police take 19 cars, issue 138 fines in Wellington boy racer crackdown
Under Operation Kereru, police around the country are taking action against illegal street racers.
Panama Papers money-laundering accused acquitted
A Panamanian court has acquitted 28 people charged with money-laundering under cases linked to the Panama Papers and 'Operation Car Wash' scandals.
Police launch national crackdown on illegal street racers
Police around the country have been kept busy dealing with illegal street racers.
What is 'loss-reactive shoplifting?' An expert explains
Former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman's lawyer says 'loss-reactive shoplifting' caused her to take nearly $9000 worth of clothes. But what does this term mean?
Kim Dotcom fails latest bid to stop govt releasing hard drives
Kim Dotcom's latest bid to stop the government from releasing his hard drives and passwords to the FBI has failed.
Fight breaks out in court, defendant attacked in dock
Supporters of a woman fatally bashed by her partner jumped over a glass partition during her killer's sentencing.
Survey reveals New Zealand's most common crime
New crime figures show a significant increase in vehicle theft and growing levels of people falling victim to online fraud.
Golriz Ghahraman convicted and fined on shoplifting charges
The 43 year old politician and former lawyer was sentenced in the Auckland District Court this afternoon after pleading guilty in March to stealing almost $9000 dollars of clothing. Audio
'Shame, shame' - Golriz Ghahraman speaks in first interview
In her first in-depth interview after her arrest for shoplifting, she tells John Campbell it was an act of "self-sabotage."
Woman hired her own parents to work in cannabis operation
Courtney-Jayne Harris was was the leader. Her mum was a delivery driver and her dad did accounts.
Woman in her 80s seriously injured in home invasion
Police are searching for a man they say entered the woman's West Auckland home overnight.
Lauren Dickason sentenced to 18 years imprisonment
Almost three years after Timaru was rocked by the tragic death of three young girls at the hands of their mother, the city's mayor hopes her sentencing will bring some closure. Lauren Dickason was… Audio
Survivors of abuse in care fear government policies
Survivors of abuse in care fear the Government's policies will condemn another generation of children to abuse. The 2500-page Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care report was handed over to… Audio
Community hopes Lauren Dickason sentencing will help healing process
A neighbour says the Timaru community has been through a dark time after Lauren Dickason killed her three young children. Audio
Pyramid scheme promoter cops record $5.9m in fines and penalties
A woman who described herself as "one of the biggest scammers in New Zealand" is facing fines and penalties totaling more than $5.9 million.
