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Killer's emails showed escalating risk, public deserves inquiry - Chief Victims Advisor
The call for an inquiry into the forensic mental health system follows revelations an elderly mental health patient who murdered a pensioner had killed his brother 50 years ago.
Prominent harness racing trainer granted 'partial return' to industry after cheating ban
The trainer had been banned for eight years.
'I should remain where I am': A double killer's warning
Years before he murdered Christchurch pensioner Faye Phelps, Elliot Cameron killed his brother, it can be revealed. Emails obtained by RNZ show his fears about being released.
Hillmorton patient reported fatal axe attack to nurses
Elliot Cameron made "constant threats" he would kill someone but staff didn't press him for further information.
'Devastated' mum believes son had allergic reaction before sudden death
Paula Brown is waiting for answers about what happened to her son at a respite facility before he died of cardiac arrest.
'Beyond broken': Two families seek answers after Hillmorton patient kills woman with axe
Frances Phelps' daughter and the family the man who murdered her, Elliot Cameron, both say the system fell short. Audio
'I'm very, very sorry': Hillmorton patient jailed for life over woman's murder
Frances Phelps was a kind and generous soul loved by all who met her, her daughter has told a court at Elliot Cameron's sentencing.
84-year-old fears police are 'framing him' over killing
"We're old age pensioners who aren't breaking any laws and never have," says a man who feels he is the prime suspect in a decades-old cold case. Audio
Phones of press secretary seized by police during investigation
Police say any new information against Michael Forbes will be 'thoroughly considered'.
Three charged with manslaughter over Loafers Lodge fire
The charges follow a two-year investigation by police into the state of the building.
'An issue for all women' - Brothel madam on press secretary's alleged recording
A Wellington brothel manager has spoken of the moment she was told Michael Forbes had allegedly recorded audio of a session with a sex worker.
Judge reserves decision on whether media can report on McSkimming material
Jevon McSkimming resigned as the country's second most powerful cop last month.
What happened to Ashton?
The untold story of a vulnerable four-year-old's violent death - and why police didn't charge anyone with killing him. Audio
Police launch review after controversial retail crime directive
Review is looking at any cases of retail crime that may have been affected by thresholds set out in memo.
'Confusing and unhelpful' police directive canned
Police commissioner says staffer behind controversial theft and fraud memo 'thought they were being helpful'.
'Wrong': PM lays into police shoplifting directive
The Police Commissioner says the instructions were "unhelpful" and Christopher Luxon says they were "not appropriate", after confusion about how police would treat retail theft. Audio
Retailers want 'urgent meeting' with police minister over shoplifting change
RNZ revealed a police directive to staff said they would no longer be investigating shoplifting below $500 .
Former deputy police boss 'strongly denies' inappropriate firearms vetting allegations
Jevon McSkimming resigned as the country's second most powerful cop amid a four-month investigation by the IPCA and police.
Confusion over how police investigate crimes like shoplifting after secret memo
RNZ has seen a police directive to staff saying they will also no longer be investigating allegations of shoplifting below $500, petrol drive-offs below $150 and online frauds below $1000.
Ex-partner of double-killer twice ruled insane says she was terrified
She says there was massive failing by the health system, which failed to keep the man and the public safe - twice.
RNZ gagged by former deputy police boss
After winning a rare superinjunction over the weekend, Jevon McSkimming has been granted an emergency injunction.
Top cop initiates review to prevent misuse of police tech
Richard Chambers says he wants to safeguard police systems from inappropriate use.