Crime
Is true crime as a form of entertainment ethical?
Jen Eastwood is a writer, reader, and host of the Sick Sad Lit podcast and joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Business association calls for govt help to deal with crime
Two years on from setting up its own security service a popular Auckland shopping precinct says it has slashed crime in its area but some people are falling through the cracks. Audio
High meth levels in water lead to Mongrel Mob arrests
Two gang members and an associate have been arrested in Hawke's Bay following an investigation into high levels of methamphetamine in wastewater.
Waikato trio accused of copper thefts
Three people have been arrested following an investigation into ongoing thefts of copper.
Illegal gambling operations found 'hiding in plain sight'
The Auckland venues are believed to have offered unlicensed poker games in breach of the Gambling Act.
Three more arrests after murder of US student in Auckland
Six people have now been charged in connection with the homicide investigation.
Pregnant mum-of-five who stole $500,000 loses bid to get out of jail
Ariana Thompson-Bell argued the 55 percent discount to her sentence was inadequate.
Concerns over lack of screening during custody disputes
A family violence specialist says she is regularly contacted by women who say their abusive partner has shared custody of their kids, and they wish they never left. Amy Williams reports. Audio
Calls for monitoring of children exposed to contaminated sand
Toxicology and legal experts are calling for regular medical monitoring of children exposed to play sand containing asbestos. University of Canterbury toxicologist Professor Ian Shaw spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Calls for skippers to face same alcohol rules as car drivers
There are calls for boat skippers to face the same rules as vehicle drivers, when it comes to alcohol. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio
Man accused of fatal Auckland bus stabbing remanded in custody
The man accused of a fatal stabbing on an East Auckland bus and wounding another has been remanded in custody.
'It's not safe in Auckland anymore': Locals worried after fatal bus stabbing
The cordon in Glen Innes has been lifted, and locals are trying to get on with daily routines, but some do not feel safe anymore. Audio
Search for masked offender after Upper Hutt bar robbery
Hutt Valley Police are appealing for information after a masked offender brandishing a firearm approached bar staff at Quinns Post bar.
'It's not safe in Auckland anymore': Locals worried after fatal bus stabbing
The cordon in Glen Innes has been lifted, and locals are trying to get on with daily routines, but some do not feel safe anymore. Audio
Locals too scared to take the bus after fatal attack
Locals in the Auckland suburb of Glen Innes say they're too scared to use the bus after two unprovoked attacks on Monday night left one man dead and another seriously injured. Both men were passengers… Audio
Lawyer of man allegedly killed by prison cellmate says it was preventable
The lawyer for man who was allegedly killed by his prison cellmate claims the death was entirely preventable. A homicide investigation in underway following the death of Jon Trubuhuovic who was 69… Audio
Black Power members sentenced for the murder of gang rival
One of the men claims he struggles to sleep at night, haunted by the screams of his victim's young family.
Malicious software spreading easier as 26,000 people sent warning
The cyber security agency is emailing tens of thousands of people over the latest risk. Audio
Fear commuters may shun buses after second fatal stabbing
A councillor says it's understandable that people are worried. Audio
BNZ concern over SMEs' attitude to cyber security as scams net thousands
Nearly two-thirds of small and medium sized businesses say scam activity has increased in the last 12 months.
