Crime
Man involved in gruesome 2006 murder back behind bars after drug use
Ashley Arnopp and Andre Gilling beat Stanley Waipouri to death in a probable homophobic attack on 23 December 2006.
Man charged with murder over 2019 death
Police say the investigation team has worked hard to get to this point and provide answers for Kawana's family.
Theft of dead sperm whale jawbone from Southland beach upsets iwi
Whale bone is a taonga and it was taken before appropriate protocols and tikanga had been observed, DOC says.
Lachie Jones pathologist admits autopsy 'fell short'
The pathologist who determined Gore boy Lachlan Jones died from drowning says a forensic expert should've done the autopsy. Reporter Tess Brunton speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Pathologist was reluctant over Lachlan Jones autopsy
The pathologist who determined Gore child Lachlan Jones died from drowning says he saw no signs that the boy had been put in a freezer.
'Violent' Black Power member arrested in Hawke's Bay after assault in Auckland
The 23-year-old was found hiding in the back of a car after the five-hour journey.
Man allegedly steals vehicle with baby inside it
The baby was later left on a grass verge in Waitara unharmed.
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.