Crime
The Lost Boy podcast released
The disappearance of 11 years Mike Beckenridge and his stepfather John was initially thought to be a sad story of a murder suicide. Stuff journalist Michael Wright's podcast on the complex and… Audio
Antisocial behaviour 'getting more frequent' in Auckland centre
"Everyone needs to have a high degree of personal awareness when they walk around the city, especially after dark," the deputy mayor says. Audio
Disturbing attacks at mosque before March 15
The inquest into the mosque attacks has heard of disturbing Islamophobic and racist attacks targeting Al Noor Mosque before the deadly shootings. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
Stats NZ leaving Akl city office over safety concerns
Stats NZ won't renew its lease on the Greys Avenue building, where staff have reported anti-social behaviour on the street and around the entrance to the office. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio
Deputy Mayor urges urgent action on safety in Akl CBD
Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson speaks to Lisa Owen about crime and antisocial behaviour in Auckland's CBD as Stats NZ prepares to exit the city. Audio
Gisborne mass brawl deaths - Grandmother of slain man says she forgives
The grandmother of a man killed at a Gisborne birthday party that erupted into violence says she's forgiven those police allege are involved.
Hunt on after woman attacked with screwdrivers in robbery
Such violent behaviour is "unacceptable and will not be tolerated", police say.
Extra security called in after spike of crimes at bus and train stations
An Auckland suburb has been plagued by unruly youths causing trouble at transport hubs, with a spike in crime at bus and train stations over the past month.
Auckland suburb sees spike in crime at transport hubs
The West Auckland suburb of New Lynn has been plagued by unruly youths causing trouble at transport hubs. Maia Ingoe reports. Audio
American company pushing for AI to monitor prison inmates in NZ
A giant American conglomerate with a huge New Zealand prison contract has been pushing for the use of AI to monitor inmates talking to each other. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Gulf Harbour country club burns down
A Gulf Habour resident says it was heart wrenching to see the country club burn down on Monday night. Reporter Katie Fitzgerald spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
International Criminal Court seeks arrest warrants for for Israeli PM and Hamas's leader in Gaza
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas's leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar. Israel correspondent Sarah… Audio
Hot chocolate: Retailer charged with receiving stolen bars
Police searched a central city convenience store and found more than 50 blocks of chocolate taken from a supermarket earlier that day.
Gisborne party brawl: Man charged with murder
A 29-year-old Gisborne man has been charged with two counts of murder relating to the deaths of Chrysler Stevens-Mark - who was celebrating his 21st birthday - and his 30-year-old cousin Kane Te Paa.
Masked teens threaten staff in store robbery
Four masked teenagers threatened the store attendant, robbed it and fled in a stolen vehicle.
Slovakia PM attacker 'may not have been lone wolf'
The man suspected of attempting to assassinate Prime Minister Robert Fico may not have been working alone, Slovakia's interior minister says.
Thousands sign petition to make stalking illegal
The proposal has gained steam since 2022, when Auckland woman Farzana Yaqubi was murdered by a stalker she had previously reported to police.
Dairy owners say they have been 'ignored for years'
The new government's promised law and order changes need to happen faster, a spokesman says.
Woman who left 29kg mother to starve to death released from prison
The Auckland woman's mother died on a tarpaulin after going up to 15 days without food.
All White Clayton Lewis reportedly arrested over betting scandal
New Zealand Football says it is concerned about the serious allegations made in the A-League betting scandal unfolding in Sydney.
