Crime
Mother hopeful after murder case reopened
The mother of a man who was murdered 27 years ago says she is still hopeful investigators can find out more about what happened to him.
Drug dealer has 42-foot yacht, high-end art seized
A Wellington drug supplier has been stripped of almost $340,000 in assets, including a boat, a $50,000 watch, and art work by Ralph Hotere, police say.
Social media posts linked to alleged Auckland assaults must stop, police say
Police say they are aware of some concerning posts on west Auckland community pages, some of which relate to alleged assaults - two arrests have been made.
Arrest made after string of burglaries at Canterbury churches
A man has been arrested following a string of burglaries from churches in which historical items were taken.
'Family continue to grieve': Cold case re-opened after 26 years
The body of 25-year-old David John Robinson was found on a remote West Coast beach near Ross in 1998.
Dad in shock after daughter had to run from naked man
The father, who wished to remain anonymous for his family's privacy, said his 14-year-old daughter saw the perpetrator doing a lewd act on himself.
Man accused of murdering police officer Lyn Fleming enters no plea
Name suppression will continue for the man accused of murdering Lyn Fleming for at least another two weeks.
Grace Millane's mother, six years on
The Love Grace handbag appeal kicks off in New Zealand on Friday to help women experiencing domestic abuse.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 14 February 2025
On today's episode, the families of those who died in Cyclone Gabrielle say Hawke's Bay residents are in danger because authorities have not made the urgent changes needed to keep people safe in… Audio
'No-one's really safe': Beware heartbreaking Valentine's Day scams
A fraud investigator warns against suitors who want to keep romance a secret.
Youth arrested in hunt for man who pulled gun on police officer
Police say a youth has been arrested, in the third day of a manhunt for a person alleged to have threatened a police officer with a gun in Palmerston North.
'I was literally dying in a cell'
At Mt Eden Prison, Te Manga Herewini's life hit rock bottom as tumours spread in his body. That's when he decided to change things around. Audio
Historic items stolen from church
St Augustine's Anglican Church in Cashmere was broken into on Tuesday night and four silver chalices and a large eagle lectern were taken.
Investigation begins after man performs indecent act directed at student
The man performed the act in his van as the student was walking home from school.
Threatening email sent to several schools in Southland
Police will be patrolling the grounds of schools on Thursday.
Hunt on after man pulls gun on police officer in Palmerston North
"We know who he is, we are looking for him," police say.
'We just don't know' - Northland murderer denied parole a second time
The former Black Power member beat girlfriend Mairina Dunn to death with a sawn-off shotgun.
Man found dead as two-day police stand-off ends
Officers had been trying to talk with a person being sought over suspected firearms offending.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 February 2025
In today's episode, a manhunt is underway in Palmerston North for a man who aimed a firearm at a police officer on Tuesday night, before fleeing the scene, the government has released a series of… Audio
Manhunt in Palmerston North after firearm aimed at police
A manhunt is underway in Palmerston North for a man who aimed a firearm at a police officer on Tuesday night, before fleeing the scene. Inspector Ross Grantham spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
