Crime
Woman charged with arson over fire at City Garden Lodge in Parnell
Police had been called to the central Auckland boarding house every week before it burnt down in early April.
Same thieves believed behind four break-ins at Auckland cafe in 10 days
First, the thieves took a safe - so staff replaced it. Then they came back for another safe, and another.
'This was just waiting to happen' - Councillor on fatal Dunedin stabbing
The violent death of a teenager in central Dunedin was not really a surprise, Marie Laufiso says. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 24 May 2024
On today's episode, dozens of vessels have been searching for a man believed to have gone overboard from a commuter ferry in Wellington Harbour Friday morning, a Wellington man en route back from New… Audio
13-year-old charged with murder after Dunedin bus hub stabbing
The teen has appeared in Youth Court in Dunedin this morning.
Dunedin councillor on stabbing that killed teenager
A Dunedin City Councillor says security guards at the bus hub where a 16-year-old was stabbed need to be trained as youth workers. Dunedin City Councillor Marie Laufiso spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 24 May
On today's episode, Resources Minister Shane Jones joins us to discuss the Government's plans to double the value of New Zealand's mining industry in little more than a decade, the Dunedin mayor says… Audio
Dunedin mayor horrified after teenager killed in attack
Dunedin's mayor is horrified that a teenager has died from stab wounds after an attack in a central city bus hub. Mayor Jules Radich spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Teen dies in stabbing at bus station, police patrol hubs as violence spikes
A teen has been fatally stabbed at a Dunedin bus hub amid been rising fears about safety at stations.
Paris vows to bring an end to violence in New Caledonia
French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed Paris will "go until the end" to bring an end to the violence, but some are suggesting that could take a long time. Kanak journalist with Radio Djiido Andre… Audio
Teenage boy dies after attack at Dunedin bus hub
A teenager is due to appear at the Dunedin Youth Court today, following the death of a 16-year-old boy who was attacked at the city's bus hub. Reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Dunedin MP on bus hub attack that kills teenager
A16-year-old boy who was attacked at Dunedin's bus hub in Great King Street yesterday afternoon has died in hospital. Dunedin electorate MP Rachel Brooking spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Is it legal to hoon past traffic on an electric scooter? What you need to know
Explainer - E-scooters are increasingly popular and increasingly speedy. What are the rules they need to follow, and do they need updating? RNZ explains.
Elderly train worker left unconscious from assault
Auckland police are seeking a man over an assault which left an elderly train worker unconscious in March.
'Somebody tried to attack me' - Robbed shop owner says CBD no longer safe
A store owner near Auckland's Sky Tower says the area needs more police.
Man at centre of Lower Hutt police stand-off appears in court
The 25-year-old will next appear in court on 10 July.
Gunman at large after shot fired at Auckland hotel
Allenby Park Hotel in Papatoetoe was put in lockdown on Wednesday night after a gun was fired.
Fiji's handling of drug crisis draws harsh criticism
Fiji's handling of drug crisis draws harsh criticism. Audio
Christchurch man arrested on child exploitation charges
A Christchurch man is facing online child exploitation charges, following a tip-off from United States social media platforms.
Kiri Allan pleads guilty to crash charges
The former justice minister was charged with careless driving and failing to accompany a police officer after a late-night crash.
