Crime
'Her love for Dr Polkinghorne ultimately cost her her life', Crown says in closing address
The Crown has described Philip Polkinghorne as his wife's greatest love, and greatest vulnerability, as they close their case into her alleged murder.
Auckland CBD crime just shifted elsewhere - Labour
The government is hailing a 22 percent drop in serious assaults in the Auckland CBD, but stats show crime is rising across the region. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 16 September
On today's episode, the government has released a draft list of 35 minerals it considers essential to the economy, the Police Minister is hailing a 22 percent drop in serious assaults in the Auckland… Audio
Police Minister on Auckland CBD crime statistics
The government is hailing a 22 percent drop in serious assaults in the Auckland CBD compared to the same period last year. Audio
Polkinghorne trial drawing to a close
The Philip Polkinghorn murder trial is drawing to a close. The last witness has given evidence and today the Crown will present its closing arguments. RNZ reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Labour MP on Auckland CBD crime drop
The government is hailing a 22 percent drop in serious assaults in the Auckland CBD compared with last year. But the Labour Party says the closure of two emergency housing places has forced people… Audio
Slain Ugandan Olympian buried with full military honours
Rebecca Cheptegei died after allegedly being doused in petrol and set alight by her former partner.
Police restrain nine properties in black market tobacco case
It's alleged the properties are linked to an attempt to evade over $850,000 in tobacco taxes.
Auckland mother’s close call with Redipred liquid steroid overdose
A mum has been left shaken after she almost gave her 2-year-old five times more liquid steroid than prescribed.
Former National Party minister accused of historical child sex abuse
Anthony "Aussie" Malcolm, who died recently, was being investigated by police over multiple allegations of child sex abuse dating back to the 1980s.
Gender apartheid in Afghanistan: Raihana Attaee
Afghani judge Raihana Attaee had to flee her country when the Taliban returned to power and it became clear her life was in danger. Audio
Whangārei woman distraught after car destroyed during spate of random arson attacks
Police say three cars have been set on fire in the suburb of Tikipunga this month, all of them on people's driveways in the early hours of the morning.
Police release CCTV images in Dargaville homicide investigation
Police hope the new CCTV images will provide a breakthrough in finding the killer of Joanna Mai Sione-Lauaki.
Police investigate assault in downtown Auckland
The attack came amid heightened concern over hate-related crime in the city.
Ripiro Beach homicide: Police seek sightings of vehicles
Police investigating a potential Northland homicide want to hear from anyone who might have seen either of two vehicles linked to the case.
Harvey Weinstein charged with additional crimes
It comes as the Manhattan district attorney's office prepares to retry the former movie mogul following the reversal of his rape conviction.
The Detail: Safety measures en route for bus drivers
After a spate of attacks on bus drivers, authorities say public transport is still safe.
Bird Bandit: the story of Freddie Angell
Freddie Angell was New Zealand's most notorious wildlife smuggler. His repeated attempts at stealing and exporting native wildlife in the 1990s, including Kea and Tuatara, made him all but a household… Audio
Police assurances of public safety after bus driver attacks
In spite of the recent rash of attacks on bus drivers, authorities say public transport is still safe. Audio
Daughter of former All Black admits hit and run death
Helena Cribb, the daughter of Ron Cribb, was charged over the hit and run death of 65-year-old Jason Collins.
