Crime
Six arrested for serious assault that left victim's jaw broken
The assault took place in Pukekohe in 2023.
Wait times at Mason Clinic double in past year
Wait times at Auckland's forensic psychiatric facility, the Mason Clinic, have doubled in the past year, with people waiting an average of 50 days for a bed. Melanie Earley reports. Audio
Mason Clinic patients wait 50 days for a bed
An average wait of 50 days for a bed at Auckland's forensic psychiatric service the Mason Clinic, means many patients are held in prison.
Ponsonby shooter's body released to funeral director, police monitor gang convoy
The death of Hone Kay-Selwyn, who was involved in the Ponsonby shooting, is not being treated as suspicious, police say.
Woman jailed for trying to smuggle $2m worth of cocaine in Auckland
The 42-year-old was trying to bring in 4.3kg of cocaine hidden in bottles of hair products and the lining of her suitcase.
Man charged over Wellington Hospital firearm incident to appear in court next month
Police have withdrawn a warrant for the man's arrest after he failed to appear in court on Monday.
Police monitoring Killer Beez convoy to Rotorua for Ponsonby gunman
Killer Beez gang member Hone Kay-Selwyn was found dead in Taupo after shooting a person dead in Auckland.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 9 May 2024
On today's episode, the father of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones says the police theory about his son's death lacks common sense, RNZ reporter Timothy Brown gives us the latest from court, a Social… Audio
Former Fijian PM Frank Bainimarama jailed
Former Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has been sentenced to one year in prison after being found guilty of perverting the course of justice. RNZ's Pacific News Editor Koroi Hawkins spoke to… Audio
Ponsonby Rd shooting: Hone Kay-Selwyn son of film-maker Don Selwyn
RNZ understands the gang member police believe shot and killed a man in Auckland was the son of Don Selwyn.
Man arrested over Timaru attack involving gun
A 33-year-old man has been charged with possessing a pistol and threatening to kill among others.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 8 May 2024
On today's episode, the man sought by police for killing a person on a popular Auckland street has been found dead at a rural property outside Taupo, Auckland's deputy mayor Desley Simpson gives us… Audio
Auckland Deputy Mayor on Ponsonby shooting
Police say they are not currently seeking anyone else in relation to the shooting in Ponsonby, and a motivation for it was not yet clear. Auckland's Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Man sought by police found dead in Taupō
The man sought by police for killing a person on a popular Auckland street has been found dead at a rural property outside Taupō. Audio
Shooting victim named as Robert Sidney Horne
In a social media post, Horne's family said they expected the coroner to release his body on Wednesday.
Government quiet on costs, building plan for Waikato prison expansion
The extra beds would take longer than the four-years covered in this week's budget announcement to deliver, the Corrections Minister told RNZ.
Ponsonby shooter allegedly found dead in Taupō
RNZ understands the man sought after the fatal Ponsonby shooting has been found dead in the Central North Island. Reporter Maia Ingoe spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
How many beds will Waikeria Prison get?
The government has clarified just how many beds the Waikato prison will get after a series of maths gaffes - 455, 600, 810 or 1865? Audio
Pedestrian struck as pair flee police
A pedestrian was struck by a car that was fleeing police in central Palmerston North this afternoon.
Ponsonby shooting: More security, police patrols needed, bar owner says
Ponsonby Road businesses are looking to fund their own extra security guards after a fatal shooting on the street.
