Crime
Ōpōtiki mayor on new national gang unit
Ōpōtiki is a town the current government has described as "under siege" by gang members. Mayor of Ōpōtiki, David Moore spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Police Association president on new National Gangs Unit
The president of the police association is skeptical about the likely impact of new police gang units. Chris Cahill spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Ngāti Kahungunu chair on govts new gang busting units
The chair of Ngāti Kahungunu, Bayden Barber, says the police's new gang busting units won't work on their own, and the government needs to focus on addressing the underlying causes of gang crime. Audio
Last two years sees crime double at Foodstuffs stores
Grocery retailer Foodstuffs says there have been nearly double the number of crimes at their outlets in the last two years. Foodstuffs North Island General Counsel Julian Benefield spoke to Ingrid… Audio
'Gang numbers will fall': New 'National Gang Unit' announced
Police are setting up front-line teams to tackle crime and intimidation by gangs, Andrew Coster has announced.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 14 May
On today's episode, new specialised gang units aimed at preventing crime, disorder and intimdation caused by gang members have been announced, we hear from Police Minister Mark Mitchell, David Seymour… Audio
Man critically injured after being stabbed in Auckland
The injured man has been taken to hospital while another man has been arrested at a house in Papakura.
New specialised gang unit announced
The Police Commissioner has announced new specialised gang units aimed at preventing crime, disorder and intimdation caused by gang members. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Mortuary technician gives evidence at Lachlan Jones inquest
A mortuary technician who helped conduct the autopsy on Lachlan Jones says there were no signs the Gore boy's body had been put in a freezer before it was found. Reporter Tess Brunton has been at the… Audio
Police say Ponsonby shooter's funeral was peaceful
Auckland police say despite four arrests, the funeral of the Ponsonby shooter Hone Kay-Selwyn was peaceful. Inspector Rakana Cook spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen takes stand at trial
Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen is testifying on what his role was in what prosecutors say was a cover up of payments to hide an affair with the adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Correspondent… Audio
Large police presence prevented 'chaos' at gang funeral says councillor
Auckland councillor Alf Filipaina says the large police presence at the funeral of the Ponsonby shooter was crucial to prevent chaos. Filipaina spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Five arrested after $2m worth of cigarettes smuggled into country
More than one million illicit cigarettes, cash, guns and ammunitions have been seized as part of Operation Montreal.
Man involved in gruesome 2006 murder back behind bars after drug use
Ashley Arnopp and Andre Gilling beat Stanley Waipouri to death in a probable homophobic attack on 23 December 2006.
Man charged with murder over 2019 death
Police say the investigation team has worked hard to get to this point and provide answers for Kawana's family.
Theft of dead sperm whale jawbone from Southland beach upsets iwi
Whale bone is a taonga and it was taken before appropriate protocols and tikanga had been observed, DOC says.
Lachie Jones pathologist admits autopsy 'fell short'
The pathologist who determined Gore boy Lachlan Jones died from drowning says a forensic expert should've done the autopsy. Reporter Tess Brunton speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Pathologist was reluctant over Lachlan Jones autopsy
The pathologist who determined Gore child Lachlan Jones died from drowning says he saw no signs that the boy had been put in a freezer.
'Violent' Black Power member arrested in Hawke's Bay after assault in Auckland
The 23-year-old was found hiding in the back of a car after the five-hour journey.
Man allegedly steals vehicle with baby inside it
The baby was later left on a grass verge in Waitara unharmed.
