Law
Man charged in connection to Palmerston North shooting
The 33-year-old was found by police in a stolen car.
Charities could cease to exist if they don't re-register
Time is running out for charities, sports clubs and other incorporated societies if they don't re-register under new legislation. Audio
Woman dies after being dropped from stretcher at hospital
Margaret Batten, 83, suffered a fatal head injury after falling onto a concrete ambulance bay floor when a St John officer lost control of her stretcher.
Why do some sexual abuse victims go on to offend in a similar way?
A survivor's story highlights how abuse shapes lives without defining them, as experts warn that stigma may stop victims from seeking help.
Teacher censured for filming sex act
Herman Fiu was charged with making an intimate visual recording and sharing it after the woman learned the video was circulating online.
Tenants awarded almost $20k after infant exposed to lead paint
The boy's doctor said that months after leaving the property, his body was still working hard to eliminate lead, arsenic and cadmium from his system.
Duty lawyers consider further industrial action over pay, conditions
The Justice Ministry insists no courts were disrupted by the one-week strike in Auckland.
Meet the rangatahi Māori breaking ground in both law and fashion
From a town of less than 4000 people, Siadin Ellis is carving out space for rangatahi Māori in places they are still rarely seen.
Fewer than 1 in 10 referred Abuse in Care cases prosecuted
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care made 110 referrals to police. Audio
Do custody rulings really put kids first?
Some young people say their Family Court experiences reveal a system that fails to hear and protect them. Audio
17yo to appear in court after person shot on Christmas Day
The man is due to appear in the Youth Court in Christchurch, charged with wounding with reckless disregard for the safety of others.
Christchurch police operation ends with four arrests
One person was arrested for breaching the gang patch ban and the others were for outstanding warrants and driving offences.
Police arrest man after assault on Northland store owner
Dallas Gurney, once the boss of short-lived news station Today FM, was left with a fractured shoulder.
Teen charged after allegedly using nitrous oxide while driving
An 18-year-old has been charged with dangerous driving after allegedly inhaling nitrous oxide - also known as nangs or NOS - while behind the wheel in Rotorua. Inspector Phil Gillbanks from Bay of… Audio
Who are ICE agents and what exactly can they do?
Explainer - America has been in an uproar the past week over the actions of ICE agents after the shooting of a Minneapolis woman. But who exactly are they?
Golf club creates positive legacy from destructive mistake
The club has planted 120 native trees and shrubs, turning a mistake in 2023 into an opportunity to enhance the area for future generations.
All the major cases involving Trump at the US Supreme Court
The cases involve challenges to everything from tariffs to transgender rights and birthright citizenship.
NASCAR commissioner steps down following anti-trust trial backlash
The move comes following the revelation of insulting 2023 text messages, which came to light during an anti-trust trial involving a team co-owned by retired NBA legend Michael Jordan.