Crime
'These items are sacred': Parish devastated by theft of precious objects
A church is offering a reward for the return of $20,000 worth of stolen items.
Violence escalates at new Waikato College
A video posted to an Instagram page last night shows a girl being stomped on the head and face as she lies on the ground trying to protect herself. Natalie Akoorie reports. Audio
CBD worker fearful after vicious daytime attack
A worker viciously beaten in a random attack in Aucland's CBD says he's been off work for months with a litany of injuries and is now constantly looking over his shoulder. Chris, takes care of some of… Audio
Abuse survivors take step towards healing
Survivors of Marylands School and the Hebron Trust took a step on the path to healing as a Christchurch park and street which once bore the school's name were officially renamed Validation Park and… Audio
Residents rocked by overnight shootings
Residents in two Auckland suburbs had a rude awakening overnight after two shootings rocked their normally quiet neighbourhoods. Finn Blackwell went to the scene of both shootings and filed this… Audio
10 year-old in group arrested over transport hub robberies
The oldest of the group of 10 allegedly behind the spate of Auckland aggravated robberies was 15.
Residents left 'shaken' in Auckland drive-by shooting
It was one of two shootings incidents in Auckland overnight - with police still looking for those responsible.
Midday Report Essentials for 6 June 2024
On today's episode, X-rays, CT scans, and diagnostic ultrasounds will soon be free for all New Zealanders when referred by their GP, the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden… Audio
Police appeal for information after drive-by shootings in Auckland
Police in Auckland are appealing for information after drive-by shootings in two different suburbs overnight. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Auckland bus drivers to get protective screens
First Union said many drivers were going to work fearing for their lives.
Bullet holes in home's window after drive-by shooting
Neighbours say men with rifles fired through the garage door of an Onehunga property while another home in Māngere was also shot at.
Police search for people involved in Onehunga shooting
Police are searching for people involved in a shooting in Onehunga on Wednesday night. Finn Blackwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Viv Beck on security patrols for Auckland CBD
Central Auckland shopkeepers aren't considering dropping their own security patrols despite an increased police presence in the area. Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Data shows police foot patrols in Auckland are down
Official police data shows foot patrols in Auckland are down, not up. On Wednesday, the police minister, Mark Mitchell, lauded a 60 percent increase in foot patrols in the Auckland CBD in the six… Audio
Security a growing issue outside Puke Ariki in New Plymouth
RNZ reporter in Taranaki Robin Martin tells Nathan about street crime in the central New Plymouth area, and the ongoing murder trial of Leigh Beer, that he's been covering. Audio
Reality and perception over safe cities
Is Auckland city a crime-ridden nightmare, or is it a perception caused by more apartment-dwellers congregating on the streets? Audio
'A thousand metres is a long way when you are feeling threatened'
Police foot patrols might be on the rise in central Auckland, but a dedicated police station is vital to improve the perception of safety in the CBD, says a top city property developer. Audio
50-year-old charged with murder of Whanganui woman
The woman's body was found at a house in Fitzherbert Avenue and a homicide investigation under way.
Police find vehicle of interest in Waitaanga homicide case
A vehicle sought in a homicide investigation linked to a fatal Ruapehu house fire has been found.
Conspiracy theorist on the run for almost two years appears in court
A conspiracy theorist who evaded police for almost two years has lost name suppression.
