Crime
Alleged peeper remanded in custody after first court appearance
A man facing a number of peeping charges has been remanded in custody after his first appearance in the Christchurch District Court today.
Mama Hooch: Survivor not surprised by new allegations
Sophie Brown believes it is likely there are more women who are yet to come forward.
New complaints laid over Mama Hooch
Police are investigating new allegations relating to the notorious Christchurch bar.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 13 May 2024
On today's episode, two have died and one person is seriously injured in a house fire in Auckland, reporter Melanie Earley has the latest, Police are investigating three new complaints in connection… Audio
Killer Beez member arrested after avoiding police checkpoint
A man belonging to the Killer Beez gang was arrested after trying to avoid a South Auckland police checkpoint.
New complaints against Mama Hooch brothers
Police are investigating three new complaints in connection to historical events at the notorious Christchurch bar, Mama Hooch. Sophie Brown is a survivor of the sexual assault case, and waived her… Audio
Taranaki drink-driver crashed into off-duty police officer
It was not hard for police to catch a man who was out driving while more than six times the legal alcohol limit.
Security guards seek power to detain as aggressive crime on the rise
Security guards need legal powers to detain offenders while committing a crime, an industry group says. Audio
'Alarming in its magnitude' - Engineer forged signatures on almost 1000 houses
Jonathan Beau Hall forged his supervisors' signatures - and a judge estimates the cost of his fraud to be in the millions.
Driver who killed ministry worker in hit-and-run near Te Papa jailed
Jason Tuitama, 24, was sentenced to to four years and four months in prison.
Trial of alleged serial killer begins in Canada
Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about the high profile trial of a man accused of murdering four indigenous women, Canada and India's row over the death of a Sikh activist and… Audio
Teens, gang member arrested in Auckland
Within six hours, 10 people, including teenagers and a Killer Beez gang member, were arrested for fleeing police.
15-year-olds arrested for burglary, fleeing police
Two teens have been arrested for breaking into vape stores around south Auckland, and then fleeing police in a stolen car.
Six arrested for serious assault that left victim's jaw broken
The assault took place in Pukekohe in 2023.
Wait times at Mason Clinic double in past year
Wait times at Auckland's forensic psychiatric facility, the Mason Clinic, have doubled in the past year, with people waiting an average of 50 days for a bed. Melanie Earley reports. Audio
Mason Clinic patients wait 50 days for a bed
An average wait of 50 days for a bed at Auckland's forensic psychiatric service the Mason Clinic, means many patients are held in prison.
Ponsonby shooter's body released to funeral director, police monitor gang convoy
The death of Hone Kay-Selwyn, who was involved in the Ponsonby shooting, is not being treated as suspicious, police say.
Woman jailed for trying to smuggle $2m worth of cocaine in Auckland
The 42-year-old was trying to bring in 4.3kg of cocaine hidden in bottles of hair products and the lining of her suitcase.
Man charged over Wellington Hospital firearm incident to appear in court next month
Police have withdrawn a warrant for the man's arrest after he failed to appear in court on Monday.
Police monitoring Killer Beez convoy to Rotorua for Ponsonby gunman
Killer Beez gang member Hone Kay-Selwyn was found dead in Taupo after shooting a person dead in Auckland.
