Police
Police offer reward for information around Tom Phillips
Police are offering up an $80,000 reward for information that leads to the safe return of the three children of King Country fugitive Tom Phillips. Waikato reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod spoke to Ben… Audio
Police continue investigation into death of baby in Waitomo
Police are continuing a homicide investigation into the death of a ten-month old baby boy in Waitomo district. Child Matters chief executive Jane Searle spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
In a town with meth use 33% above average, new hope
The Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities programme has expanded to the West Coast to the tune of $2.6m over the next two years.
Missing 13-year-old Sophia found safe
The family of the teenager from Gisborne earlier said their "hearts were breaking" over her disappearance.
Homicide investigation of Waikato baby continues
Police have been examining a property in Te Kuiti today after the ten-month old baby boy was brought unconscious to Te Kuiti Hospital on Saturday and later died, Natalie Akoorie is at the scene. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 10 June 2024
On today's episode, we hear from our reporter outside a Te Kuiti property where police are conducting a scene examination after the death of a 10 month old baby boy; New Plymouth's mayor welcomes the… Audio
One dead after crash in Canterbury
A person has died after a single-vehicle crash in Darfield on Friday evening.
Reality and perception over safe cities
Is Auckland city a crime-ridden nightmare, or is it a perception caused by more apartment-dwellers congregating on the streets? Audio
'A thousand metres is a long way when you are feeling threatened'
Police foot patrols might be on the rise in central Auckland, but a dedicated police station is vital to improve the perception of safety in the CBD, says a top city property developer. Audio
Auckland central's top cop says big increase in foot patrols
Confusion reigns over claims police foot patrols in Auckland CBD have increased 60 percent since National came to power. Police Minister Mark Mitchell's used the figure in the wake of a law and order… Audio
Budget boost to front-line police an illusion, Police Association says
The government's Budget funding for 500 new front-line officers will actually result in only 300 extra cops on the beat, the Police Association says.
Three police cars damaged after pursuit
Three police cars have been damaged and one person has been arrested in a dramatic end to a pursuit on the Northern Motorway.
Police float tighter alcohol laws and price hikes
Drinking is causing harm 20 times worse than meth, police believe. Audio
Antarctica cold case: 'From a happy, healthy scientist to dead in a day and a half'
More than 20 years later, questions still remain over the death of Australian astrophysicist Rodney Marks in Antarctica, investigative journalist Stephen Davis says. Audio
'Incredibly dangerous': Two arrests, six cars impounded in Levin burnout bust
Police were pelted with rocks and bottles, injuring two officers and damaging two police cars, when a series of car gatherings turned violent in Levin.
Plane slides off runway at Christchurch airport
Police have confirmed they have been notified of an aircraft sliding off a runway in Christchurch on arrival. Freelance Journalist Diana Clement spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Police, teacher pay at 20-year lows
Frontline workers are now being paid their lowest rates compared to the average wage in decades.
Body found in search for man in Wellington Harbour
Searchers looking for a man who went overboard from a Wellington commuter ferry last week have now found a body. Soumya Bhamidipati spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The controversial police tactic under the spotlight
In 2022, the case against three men accused of murdering Upper Hutt woman Lois Tolley fell over after a judge ruled that their confessions had been improperly obtained through use of a controversial… Audio
Fatal stabbing at bus hub spurs multi-agency safety action
The group will be tasked with developing short, medium and long-term options to improve the culture at the bus hub.
