Ram Raids
Citizens arrest laws raise red flags for experts
The government wants to make retail a safer work environment by allowing for citizens arrests. One legal expert fears the change will have the opposite effect. Audio
Playing in the grey: How police are trained to cope with a changing landscape
New Zealand's criminal landscape is changing, and our police force is having to make adjustments. Audio
Playing in the grey: How police are trained to cope with a changing landscape
New Zealand's criminal landscape is changing, and our police force is having to make adjustments.
AudioNational proposes tweaks to sentencing aimed at stopping ram raids
National's proposing more tweaks to sentencing rules to "ensure there are real consequences for ram raiders". If in government it plans to make filming and publishing their crimes an aggravating… Video, Audio
Justice Committee focus on youth justice
Parliament's justice committee has been hearing experts on youth justice, the age of criminal responsibility, and better outcomes from alternative approaches to justice. Audio
Justice Committee focus on youth justice
Parliament's justice committee has been hearing experts on youth justice, the age of criminal responsibility, and better outcomes from alternative approaches to justice.
AudioAuckland retailers sceptical on more fog cannon funding
Embattled retailers doubt more money for fog cannons will stop the spate of ram raids they're experiencing.
The government's announced another $11 million for the fog cannon scheme - which the police… Video, Audio
Revealed - the total number of ram raids last year
A total of 516 ram raids occurred in 2022; the number has quadrupled in the space of just two years, new figures show.
Teen arrested after east Auckland aggravated robbery
A 16-year-old has been arrested following an aggravated robbery and attempted ram raid in Glen Innes at the weekend.
Glengarry Wines' stores hit 42 times with ram raids, robberies
One of the country's oldest family run wine retailers has had a belly full of ram raids on their business, releasing footage of the smash and grabs in a bid to spark some action.
Glengarry Wines has… Video, Audio
Ram raids trending downwards as offenders identified - police
Police say ram raids are finally starting to trend downwards, as offenders are identified and thrwarted by preventative measures.
Business leaders are cautiously optimistic, but some shopkeepers say… Audio
Tips to stop your car being stolen by ram raiders
Over the past five years there's been a 400 percent increase in ram raids on retail outlets all over Aotearoa. Clive Mathew-Wilson says there are some effective ways you can stop your car being… Audio
Police Minister meets with shopkeepers as ram raids continue
Police Minister Chris Hipkins has faced the heat from beleaguered business owners in Auckland today, demanding less talk and more action on retail crime.
Shopkeepers say relentless ram raids and… Video, Audio
Hard stats and new voices enter the 'youth crime spike' coverage
Two new pieces of reporting have added context and depth to the headlines blaring about a youth crime wave. Audio
Hard stats and new voices enter the 'youth crime spike' coverage
Two new pieces of reporting have added context and depth to the headlines blaring about a youth crime wave.
AudioNo money spent yet from government's $6 million ram raid protection fund
A $6 million fund designed to help small business owners hit by ram raids is yet to pay out a single cent.
The crime prevention fund was announced in May, by the then-Police Minister Poto Williams.
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Police pledge more help for small businesses hit by ram raids
Police are putting extra resources into trying to stop ram raids, which are affecting businesses particularly in Auckland. Video, Audio
The Week in Detail: Firefighters, Taiwan, and alcohol
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
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The Week in Detail: Firefighters, Taiwan, and alcohol
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
AudioKeeping young offenders from a life of crime
A new campaign is pushing for the age of criminal responsibility to be raised from 10 to 14 years old.
