Crime
Restaurant owner who served recalled possibly toxic noodles fined $30k
A Christchurch restaurant owner who served recalled ramen meals to customers and breached immigration law has been sentenced to six months home detention and fined $30,000.
Man charged with murder given name supression following Wellington death
A 23-year-old charged with the murder of Simon Bird has been granted name suppression in Wellington District Court today.
'Really beautiful person': Wellington murder victim remembered by family
A 23-year-old has been charged with the murder of Simon Bird outside his Northland home.
Auckland mayor admits using phone while driving
Police are investigating Wayne Brown for taking a video call on his phone while driving, seen on a public livestream.
NZ "losing fight" against organised crime - report
A new report has found New Zealand is being overwhelmed by organised crime, and despite successive governments' and authorities' efforts, it's worse than ever. Charlotte speaks to Dr Chris Wilkins… Audio
'Going to be violence': Court cleared at tense murder case hearing
Tensions between rival gangs spilled over at a High Court hearing in Auckland for a Head Hunters member accused of murder.
'Increasingly vulnerable' - Warning over rise of organised crime in NZ
An advisory group has told the associate police minister New Zealand is "losing the fight" against organised crime.
'Sorry, my darling' - Businessman jailed for child abuse material
A businessman found with thousands of images of children being sexually exploited stroked the head of his tearful wife in court and said, "I'm sorry my darling" as he was led away to prison.
Eugene Ryder
Former patched gang member, Eugene Ryder, reveals to Guyon what really pushes young people into gang life. Plus, his crisis of conscience at receiving a King's Service Medal and why "By Māori For… Video, Audio
'Catch me if you can, motherf**ker': Man to be deported after McDonald's robbery in Perth
Leroy Tawanda Tsuro travelled to New Zealand the day after he and an accomplice allegedly robbed the restaurant nine years ago.
Woman guilty of stealing over $180,000 from elderly mother
A woman's been found guilty of stealing over 180,000 dollars from her elderly mother while she had control of her bank account - a type of crime elder advocates say is becoming more and more common… Audio
Police officer rammed suspect with car, punched him in the head 7 times
The officer still works for the police, after being acquitted of common assault and assault with intent to injure.
Auckland teens linked to aggravated robberies arrested
Police said the offenders were caught after two dramatic pursuits across the city, with one member of the public assaulted and a police vehicle damaged.
Samoan national jailed for exploiting illegal migrants
A Samoan national has been jailed for four years for exploiting illegal migrants. Immigration New Zealand general manager of immigration compliance and investigations Steve Watson spoke to Alexa Cook.
…'Callous exploitation': Person jailed after luring workers from Samoa illegally
The individual would frequently travel to Samoa to recruit people to their painting business.
Medicinal cannabis user worried about new drug-driving laws
A survivor of abuse in state care is worried new drug-driving laws mean he could be banned from taking the wheel due to his use of medicinal cannabis. Toni Jarvis says he uses prescribed products to… Audio
Teens arrested after robbing Auckland dairy, assaulting worker
Police have arrested a 13 and 14-year-old.
Iwi sound alarm over Northland drug crisis
Leader says government intervention is needed and has organised a meeting with Police Minister Mark Mitchell. Audio
Le Pen evokes spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. as supporters rally in Paris
Le Pen has been convicted of embezzling EU funds, and faces a sentence that will prevent her from standing in the next presidential election unless she can get the ruling overturned within 18 months.
Man rescued from Connecticut fire claims he escaped from 20 years of captivity
The 32-year-old weighed just 31kg, when he set fire to the home he says was his prison.
