Crime
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: as the battle rages on to bring Jeffrey Epstein's victims justice, the sad reality… Audio
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple appeals 'excessive' jail sentence
His laywer argues jailing the 85-year-old for 26 months was unfair given his age, bail conditions and cognitive impairment.
Dax Rodney Holland named as man found dead in Tauranga park
The 54-year-old's death has sparked a homicide investigation.
Person seriously injured in Auckland shooting
The victim was admitted to hospital and is now in a stable condition, police say.
One critical after incident in Christchurch suburb of Northcote
RNZ understands several people are injured after an incident on a residential street in the Christchurch suburb of Northcote late last night. National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Ingrid… Audio
St Bede's abuse: Specialist investigation needed, says Chief Victims Advisor
The school is conducting its own investigation, but the Chief Victims Advisor says that is like marking its own homework.
Police seek help after Mount Maunganui landslide cordon breaches
Police said they believe the people in the images may be able to assist with enquiries into a breach of the Mount Maunganui landslide cordon.
Former prison guard's appeal against murder conviction to be heard in November
David Benbow was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2024 after a jury found him guilty of murdering his childhood friend.
Man's body found in Tauranga park, homicide probe launched
Police said the man's body was discovered in a secluded area of Wharepai Domain at about 2pm on Saturday 14 February.
Five young people arrested after Napier aggravated robbery
Police said three people allegedly entered the premises and stole a number of items before fleeing in a vehicle containing two others.
Man charged with breaching Mt Maunganui landslip cordon
The cordon has been in place since the deadly landslide that killed six people at a campground earlier this month.
Second priest at St Bede's College was accused of sexual abuse
A second priest was accused of sexual abuse by three complainants over three decades.
PNG under close watch for money laundering
Papua New Guinea is under a closer watch for money laundering, running a risk of being abandoned by global investors. Audio
Alleged 18-year romance scam lands Auckland woman in court
The 44-year-old Auckland woman was arrested last week after a search warrant was carried out by the Police's Auckland City Financial Crime Unit. Audio
Gold coins and silver bars stolen from West Auckland home
Police are seeking the public's help in solving a "high-value burglary" involving gold coins and silver bars.
Prison build fast-tracked as officials warn of 'compromised' design
Corrections is rushing new high-security units at Hawke's Bay, prompting questions over risks and reduced amenities amid record inmate growth.
Two assaults in central Auckland over the weekend
One victim was attacked by strangers, while the other suffered an apparent stab wound.
Man with multiple sclerosis choked to death while being fed in bed
The man was aged in his late 20s and had lived at Lonsdale Total Care Centre in Foxton for about six months before his death in May 2022.
FBI links glove found near Nancy Guthrie's home to suspect on video
Investigators said it appears to match the pair worn by a masked prowler seen in doorbell camera footage before she was abducted two weeks ago.
Onehunga shooting: Police seize shotgun during search
The gun has not yet been confirmed to have been involved in last month's incident, police said.
