Crime
Abuse in care survivors given King's honours
The Governor-General has bestowed King's honours on twelve people whose experiences shaped the Inquiry into Abuse in State and Faith-based Care. Kate Green has the story. Audio
Department of Corrections admits failures over paroled prisoner who murdered Christchurch woman
The Department of Corrections has admitted it failed to properly monitor a parole prisoner who went on to brutally murder a woman in her Christchurch home. Christchurch reporter Adam Burns spoke to… Audio
Suspicious fire at Auckland funeral home investigated by police
Police guards have been stationed outside the funeral home.
Unease in Wairoa after two properties shot at by rival gangs
There's a sense of unease in Wairoa after two private properties have been shot at by rival gangs in the past ten days. In response, Police have invoked new powers to help dial down tensions between… Audio
Inquest into death of Juliana Bon-illa Herrera begins
The Department of Corrections has admitted it failed to properly monitor a paroled prisoner who went on to brutally murder a woman in her Christchurch home. Colombian national Juliana Bon-illa Herrera… Audio
Canterbury father who killed son in high-speed crash released from prison
Niklas Gebhardt was driving his car with his six-year-old son Lachlan in the back when it went off a rural road.
'There's nothing brave about shooting someone's house' - unease after spate of gang crimes
Two private properties were shot at by gangs in the past 10 days.
Supreme Court dismisses rapist's 'sexsomnia' appeal
A jury found Damin Peter Cook was not asleep when he raped an unconscious woman at his Christchurch flat.
Wairoa mayor on gang tensions in region
The police have been using special powers in a bid to clamp down on a rise in gang activity in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne. Wairoa Mayor Craig Little spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Men charged with Ellerslie couple's murder in court
Lok Fung Lorrence Li and Shu Man Poon are due in court today over the killing of Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok and his wife Mei Han Chong at their home in November 2023.
Family wants answers over mother's murder by mental health patient
Faye Phelps' daughter was shocked to learn the man her mother employed had been living at Hillmorton Hospital. Audio
Tensions between Black Power and Mongrel Mob rise in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne
Police say they are using gang conflict warranst to help dial down tensions between the Mongrel Mob and Black Power in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne. Detective Inspector Marty James spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Inquest into release of convicted rapist turned murderer begins
An inquest begins in Christchurch on Monday into the release and monitoring of a convicted rapist who was let out on parole and then murdered a woman in her home. Christchurch reporter Adam Burns… Audio
Families of victims murdered by Hillmorton patients want answers
The families of victims murdered in two separate killings by Hillmorton Hospital mental health patients in Christchurch are furious they're still waiting for answers from health officials. National… Audio
Kiwi with 'reckless' dangerous driving history deported to NZ
Daniel Phillip Hancy has been kicked out of Australia after crashing into a motorcyclist and two cars while driving drunk.
Virginia Giuffre remembered as a vocal advocate for sexual abuse victims
The prominent accuser of Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew is being remembered for her "incredible courage" in speaking out against abuse and pursuing justice.
What Luigi Mangione supporters want you to know
Some have expressed sympathy and even support for Mangione who has been charged with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Audio
Palmerston North Hospital staff haven't noticed promised boost in security, union says
It comes two weeks after a gun-wielding man got into a nurse's car and threatened her.
Gun fired in Auckland CBD, one seriously injured
Police said officers were called to Fort Street just before 4am after reports a gun was fired.
Man who killed his father and brother found with torture videos at time of murders
A young man who murdered his father and brother in the middle of the night has been convicted of possessing objectionable material relating to torture and extreme violence at the time of the killings.
