Crime
Hazardous substances a problem throughout industry, claims owner
Salters Cartage is being forced to pay $4 million in a landmark proceeds of crime settlement over the death of Jamey Bowring in 2015.
Terrified woman jumped naked from upper-storey window to escape brutal attack
Two of the women involved in the attack on 10 September 2023 have now been sent to prison.
Third man charged with murder following death of Darshak Narran
Darshak Narran was found critically injured on the side of Hampton Downs Road in Whangamarino last week.
Bay of Plenty locals have 'had a gutsful' of gangs - police
Police have arrested 28 people in Ōpōtiki and around the North Island as part of Operation Highwater.
Man jailed for killing Indian tourist in mistaken abduction
Believing he was taking his son, Jayden Kahi attacked 60-year-old Mewa Singh with a "haymaker" punch.
Man who died after being found injured on road named
Darshak Narran, 43, was found on the side of a road after an attack.
Analysis: Three Strikes law change
The Prime Minister is defending government's latest assault on crime - toughening its new Three Strikes law by lowering the First Strike warning to those who've committed offences that can get them 12… Audio
Six full-time investigators working on Baby Ru case a year on
No-one has yet been charged over the death of "Baby Ru" in Lower Hutt one ago year today. He was the victim of a brutal assault that shattered his tiny skull. The police in Wellington still have six… Audio
Government wants to toughen three strikes law
The Associate Justice Minister is defending the coalition government's new 'three strikes' law, saying if violent criminals are "locked up in prison" they will not be in communities "creating harm and… Audio
UK police officer cleared of murder of black man
Martyn Blake was acquitted after a three-week trial while the victims family said they were left with "the deep pain of injustice."
Sean 'Diddy' Combs lawsuits pile up as lawyers seek gag order
One plaintiff claims she was 13-years-old when Combs drugged and assaulted her.
Yanfei Bao murder trial: 'This case is not simple,' defence claims
Chinese national Tingjun Cao is on trial in the High Court in Christchurch for the murder of the real estate agent in 2023.
Roblox a 'hunting ground' for child sex offenders
The warning comes as police say predators contact children through gaming platforms, then groom them to go into private chat rooms. Audio
Police seeking driver in Pukekohe hit and run
A man was found injured and unconscious on Wellington Street in the early hours of Friday.
Man charged following Wiri shooting
A man is due in the Manukau District Court on Monday on firearms charges after a shooting in Wiri early on Sunday morning.
Christchurch terror attack foreseeable amid 'lax' laws - expert
Successive governments' attitude to gun control allowed the gunman to get military-style weapons, the inquest has been told.
Yanfei Bao: Murder trial for accused set to begin
Chinese national Tingjun Cao was arrested days after Yanfei Bao's disappearance and later charged with her murder. Audio
Gloriavale leavers condemn government inaction
Gloriavale leavers and their advocates have condemned what they say is 30 years of inaction by bureaucrats and politicians. Jean Edwards reports. Audio
Yanfei Bao trial begins in Christchurch
The high court trial of the man accused of killing Christchurch woman Yanfei Bao begins today. RNZ reporter Rachel Graham spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Pensioner loses $224k after being tricked by AI deepfake of Christopher Luxon
Jill Creasy was fooled by a realistic-looking video of the PM, purportedly urging pensioners to invest in Bitcoin.
