Crime
Hamilton bar owner on deadly brawl in city
There is a manhunt underway in Hamilton after a fatal street fight over the weekend. Lawrenson Group owns a handful of bars in Hamilton's CBD, CEO John Lawrenson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Should teen rapist be sentenced as a youth, or the adult he is now?
The Supreme Court is being asked if it was fair to sentence him as an adult.
Auckland police impound vehicles at boy racer event
Auckland police issued dozens of fines, impounded vehicles, and breath-tested thousands of drivers during a boy racer event on Saturday night. Acting Counties Manukau District Commander Acting… Audio
Auckland street racer clampdown: Dozens fined, cars impounded
Police issued dozens of fines, impounded vehicles, and breath-tested thousands of drivers during a large "antisocial road user event" in Auckland on Saturday night.
Taranaki rapist denied parole due to risk of violent reoffending
It's been 11 years since Allan Rosewarne was jailed for his reign of rape, extreme violence, sadism and cruelty to children.
NSW gang task force boss's message for 'expendable' juveniles
In more than 30 years on the police force, Detective Superintendent Jason Box has never seen a Sydney gangland war like this one.
The people brought down in a South American-linked syndicate sting
In 2022, a joint police and customs bust uncovered cartel links to smuggled drugs in furniture and art, and a family at the centre of it all.
Commissioner 'angry' and 'let down' over allegations against former deputy
In an email Richard Chambers sent to staff he addressed the media reports "in relation to an individual".
How to spot and avoid 'ghost store' scams online
Netsafe's chief online safety officer Sean Lyons is back with Jim to discuss the recent rise of online "ghost stores" and how you can make sure you are shopping from a legitimate retailer. Audio
Are our politicians safe from threats and 'free to lead'?
MPs discussed online harm and the safety of public figures in a panel at Parliament this week. Why has it worsened and what is fuelling it?
Explainer: What you need to know about Trump, MAGA and the Epstein files
Facing a rare backlash from supporters, the US President has made a move related to Epstein's 2019 indictment for sex crimes. Audio
Father, daughter who stole $159k in ATM heist say cash is gone
The pair say the stolen money was spent on drug debts, vehicles, rent and tangihanga.
Masterton police crack down on illegal hunting
Multiple people have been arrested and had their firearms seized in recent months.
'He kept coming': Woman's fatal stabbing of Mongrel Mob partner ruled self-defence
After being punched, hit with a chair, and strangled, Te Waiariki Grace stabbed her partner once, fatally slicing his heart.
DeLuney interrupts crown during closing arguments
Murder-accused Julia DeLuney interrupted the Crown during closing arguments at the High Court in Wellington this morning. She's on trial for the murder of her mother Helen Gregory on January 24 last… Audio
Child exploitation and beastiality material allegedly found on former top cop's work devices
It can now be revealed child exploitation and beastiality material were allegedly found on former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming's work devices. McSkimming resigned as the country's… Audio
Revealed: Child exploitation, bestiality material allegedly found on former top cop's work devices
Jevon McSkimming resigned as Deputy Police Commissioner in May.
SFO launches pilot programme to tackle public sector corruption risks
It will build a "system-wide" picture of the corruption and fraud risks in the public sector.
Photo of person of interest in Avondale church fire released
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to in relation to a fire that significantly damaged St Mary's Church in Auckland.
A quest to find a ute, and a battle with police
When her late husband's ute was stolen, an entire community jumped in to help Sharyn - but not the police.
