Police
Funeral to be held for Anahera, baby discovered in recycling
A police officer who's worked for years to track the family of a baby found dead at a South Auckland recycling plant says the Onehunga community will honour her at a funeral on Saturday. Audio
Police use new DNA tech to re-examine death of 6-year-old, 45 years on
Police hope to use a forensic tool to solve the murder of Alicia O'Reilly, who was killed in Auckland in 1980.
Police minister blames previous government for poor asset management
Police were rated the worst out of 16 agencies Cabinet put on watch to do better in 2023.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 15th August 2025
In today's episode, the Supreme Court has found riverbeds can be included in Maori customary marine title - if other legal tests are meet; Neighbours have detailed the moments following the police… Audio
Neighbours detail moments after police shooting in Christchurch
Neighbours have detailed the moments following the police shooting a couple in Christchurch on Wednesday night. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 15th August
In today's episode, former police negotiator Lance Burdett says the officer who shot and killed a woman threatening them with a knife would have had a split second to respond; The Ministerial Advisory… Audio
Split second to react - ex-cop on double shooting
It comes after an officer shot and killed a woman brandishing a hunting knife in Christchurch. Audio
Father of three identified as man who died kayaking
Matthew Taylor's body was found in Ruakākā Estuary on Monday, a few hours after his upturned kayak was discovered.
Teens arrested after school staffer robbed
The Mandarin language assistant was allegedly threatened with a knife while walking through an alleyway near Onerahi School
Who knew what about the PM's press secretary?
Analysis: Why was the Beehive kept in the dark for a year when a "cast of thousands" at police knew the claims about Michael Forbes?
Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by truck
Te Poi Road, southeast of Matamata, will be closed for some time after a crash between a truck and a pedestrian.
'They seemed to be getting alright': Community devastated as couple shot by police
The death of a woman and her partner's wounding at a Kāinga Ora home have left those that knew them heartbroken, their pastor says.
Police provide update on Bryndwyr shooting
Police in Christchurch have just given an update on Thursday morning's shooting in the suburb of Bryndwyr. Reporter Tim Brown spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Woman dead and man critical after being shot by police in Christchurch
A woman is dead and a man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot by police in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Police blame job cuts for not following Cabinet's orders
Treasury gave police the worst score out of 16 agencies in one measure.
Teen charged after car crashed into Kumeū house
Sixteen-year-old Elliot New died in hospital a few days following the crash.
Woman charged after toddler found in suitcase applies for permanent name suppression
The woman's fitness to stand trial has been raised in court. Audio
Coalition tightens human trafficking laws
The changes will strengthen laws and stop criminals exploiting legal loopholes, Justice Minister says.
Search for person on grounds during 'arson' at abandoned hospital
The fire at the now abandoned hospital and asylum is being treated as suspicious.
The Panel with Deborah Hart and Andie McCombs Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Deborah Hart and Andie McCombs. First, a controversial West Coast mine has been declined for the fast track process. Is the legislation… Audio
