Crime
Māori face harsher sentences than NZ Europeans for similar drink-driving offences
People of Māori descent are over-represented at every stage of the criminal justice system.
$11 million worth of cocaine seized at port
Customs said the drugs were found in refrigerated containers on a vessel that originated from Ecuador.
'I've got a bleeding woman': Man wielding hedge trimmer blade corners mum and baby
Police had to taser the man three times, with operators say he was a "out of control".
Inquiry launched into authorities handling of Tom Phillips case
Attorney-General Judith Collins says the inquiry will look into whether government agencies did everything they could to ensure children were safe. Collins spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 27 November 2025
Major banks have already dropped their advertised home loan rates after the cut to the official cash rate; From next month, Wellington police will begin saliva testing drivers for four drugs - THC… Audio
Calls for better safeguards after children found murdered
A child protection advocate says education officials should have done more about the disappearance of two children, who were later found murdered, hidden inside two suitcases at a storage facility… Audio
New Zealanders arrested after 36kg of meth found at Melbourne Airport
Australian Border Force officers seized the drugs after selecting two women, both aged 22, for a bag examination.
'Traumatic event': Son jailed for trying to decapitate father with an axe
Frank Harris' father suffered multiple injuries - including a fractured skull, broken bones and deep cuts - in the attack.
Man suffers serious injuries after incident with someone he knew
The man was found seriously injured in the main town centre of West Auckland's Henderson.
How much do people fear crime in New Zealand?
New data sheds light on the public's perceptions of crime and the justice system.
Mum gets life sentence for murdering children, hiding bodies in suitcase
A mother convicted of murdering her two young children will remain behind bars for at least 17 years, after her sentencing in Auckland today. Hakyung Lee was found guilty by a jury of murdering… Audio
17 police staff still under investigation for 'misuse and inappropriate content'
Three staff have been cleared of any wrongdoing, with inquiries finding their searches were work-related.
Chef who sexually harassed teen colleagues sacked
His former boss says he would've fired him sooner had it not been for a "misunderstanding".
Hunt continues for Jeremy Robertson six weeks after mother's death
Finding the suspect in Karen Gilbert-Palmer's death is "key" to seeing justice served, a detective says.
Mother sentenced to 17 years jail for murdering her children
The mother who murdered her children and hid them in suitcases has been sentenced to at least 17 years jail. RNZ Reporter Finn Blackwell was in court and spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
What can we learn from Australia's cigarette black market to avoid the same fate?
International consultant Rohan Pike is a former Australian Federal Police officer and Customs and Border Force expert. He joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Chef keeps job despite sexually harassing female employees
Sumeer Thapa was found guilty of indecently assaulting four girls aged between 15 and 18.
Arsonist who caused millions of dollars in damage turns her back on court
Maya Moore dialled in remotely from Wellington's Arohata prison as she was sentenced to nine years.
Two more arrests after Waikanae homicide
Michael Kenneth Tofts was found with critical injuries at a Kakariki Grove home and died at the scene.
