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Record number of children being harmed in Oranga Tamariki care: report
A new report shows more children than ever are being harmed in Oranga Tamariki care.
The agency's latest Safety in Care report shows more than 500 children were harmed in the year ending June 2023… Audio
Free For All in Wellington to close after staff abused
The creator of a Wellington sharing store says she is closing its doors after staff have been threatened and abused.
Free For All's Dee Glentworth says police have been called six times since the… Audio
Military academy a priority for government, says Minister of Police
Establishing a youth military academy to get the worst young offenders off the streets is a priority for the government, says the minister of police. Audio
The Panel with Wendyl Nissen and David Cormack (Part 1)
Today on the show, Susana and panellists Wendyl Nissen and David Cormack discuss the presence (or lack of) police on the streets and in the community. Also, they discuss ACT's proposed tax changes… Audio
Woman 'died of a violent act', homicide investigation launched
Police have now identified the woman who was found dead in the Wellington suburb of Khandallah on Wednesday.
Violent or visionary? The rappers dividing Australia
The five Samoan-Australians from one of Sydney's poorest postcodes have used their explosive sound to give voice to millions of marginalised young people. Video
Man arrested after supermarket security guard stabbed
The incident happened after the security guard tried to stop a suspected shoplifter from leaving the New World store in Mount Roskill.
DOC to launch internal safety investigation into child's death in creek
The 10-year-old girl was on holiday with her Australian family when she fell into the fast-flowing Marian Creek on Thursday morning.
Security guards from govt funding boost contained gang fight before police arrived
Te Whatu Ora Waitaha says new, additional security guards in Christchurch Hospital's Emergency Department helped to swiftly contain a gang fight.
Crash blocks busy Auckland road in peak morning traffic
Traffic will be heavier than usual on a busy Auckland road after two vehicles crashed, leaving a blocked lane.
Police appeal for help after Hamilton man found dead in Waikato River
Police investigating the homicide are asking for sitings and information on unusual activity around the Waikato River.
Missing Marokopa dad still hiding in western Waikato with kids
Two years on from when he first disappeared, police believe Tom Phillips is with his children somewhere around Marokopa.
No beaches should be driven on, councillor says after death
A Porirua councillor says one of their beaches has become a lot safer after banning when residents raised safety concerns.
Staff injured in Manukau aggravated robbery
Police are investigating after yet another violent robbery at a south Auckland service station.
Fatal Rangitikei shooting sparks homicide investigation
A man has died after being shot in Rangitikei, and a homicide investigation has been launched.
Police visit former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman
Officers have visited Golriz Ghahraman at her home in Auckland as they continue to investigate shoplifting allegations made against her.
Arrest in Porirua after man shot - police
A man has been arrested in Porirua after another turned up at a hospital with gunshot wounds, police say.
Man charged after five break-ins in one night in one street - police
A man has been arrested after five properties were burgled in one street in one night, police say.
Looting in Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby
Parts of Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby, have been set on fire and looted after members of the police and military went on strike.
About 200 Papua New Guinea police and military personnel… Audio
Police respond to large number of summer homicides
It has been a deadly summer, with eight homicide investigations launched in 21 days.
They include a fatal shooting in Lower Hutt, a teenager killed on New Year's Day and the death of 38-year-old man… Audio
