Crime
Deaths confirmed in New Caledonia riots
The first casualty of the unrest in New Caledonia has been confirmed as tensions escalate. Audio
Car stolen from Waitara with baby inside: Woman charged appears in court
A woman has appeared in court after being arrested in connection with a stolen vehicle that had a baby inside, who was then dumped on the side of the road.
Christchurch man found guilty of murdering his 3-month-old baby
Michael Topp will be sentenced for murder and serious assault in July.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 15 May
On today's episode, we get reaction on the Government's new National Gang Unit, Police Association president Chris Cahill and Labour leader Chris Hipkins join us, we also hear from two school… Audio
9yo among 'ringleaders' behind West Auckland attacks, community patroller says
Among the several 'ringleaders' are others in their early teens, according to the volunteer.
Black power member and rehabilitation advocate on gang units
A lifetime Black Power member and gang rehabilitation advocate says the police's new gang units may do some good, if they are well managed. Denis O'Reily spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Police look to expand fingerprinting system
After being forced to destroy thousands of fingerprint records, police are looking for a way to capture 600,000 crime-scene print images and 50,000 from arrests. Audio
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.
