Crime
How commuters are feeling on board Auckland busses
How are commuters feeling on board Auckland busses following another fatal attack? RNZ reporter Felix Walton spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Eagle helicopter heading to Christchurch for two months
Christchurch Police are using the Eagle helicopter in a two month operation targeting youth offending. Acting Canterbury District Commander Inspector Peter Cooper spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Another fatal stabbing on Auckland bus
Another fatal stabbing on an Auckland bus has left commuters shaken and raised fresh questions about safety on public transport. Local Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Ward Councillor Josephine Bartley spoke to… Audio
Officials shelved judge's trans-Tasman family violence probe
A top judge commissioned work to see how families in custody battles could be screened for domestic violence, but officials shelved it. Audio
Man arrested over fatal bus stabbing
A 36-year-old has been taken into custody in central Auckland following two separate attacks on a bus travelling from Glenn Innes.
Manhunt underway after fatal stabbing on Auckland bus
A manhunt is underway after one man was fatally stabbed and another injured onboard the number 76 bus in east Auckland last night. Police have described it as "appalling" and unprovoked. A passenger… Audio
Man arrested after fatal Auckland bus stabbing
Police have arrested a man after two unprovoked attacks on two passengers on an East Auckland bus last night has left one dead, and another seriously injured in hospital. The first victim got off the… Audio
More arrests after Mt Wellington stabbing
A 53-year-old man and 32-year-old man have both been charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder.
Five people with gang ties arrested over Ōrewa attacks
Police executed a series of search warrants across Auckland as part an investigation into the arson and ram raids of businesses in Orewa.
'Do not approach': Police identify alleged attacker in fatal bus stabbing
Police are looking for 36-year-old Adrian Pani, after a 'real nice and humble guy' died outside a store.
Adults urged to 'front up' against child abuse
The Children's Commissioner's campaign is centred around a letter she wrote to New Zealand children, saying: "You have the right to be safe." Audio
Mongrel Mob associate sentenced for gang kidnapping
A gang member suffered a collapsed lung, fractured eye socket and fractured ribs after a beating that involved weapons, including a child's bike.
Second murder charge over fatal stabbing in Mt Wellington
A 21-year-old man charged with murder made no plea when he appeared in court today.
Former Police Commissioner accuses police minister of withholding info on McSkimming
With the Jevon McSkimming scandal once more erupting with competing claims, there are calls for a Royal Commission of Inquiry to establish all the facts. It follows an explosive interview on TVNZ's… Audio
'Anomalies' lead Customs to $15m cocaine bust
Hidden among legitimate goods were two plastic-wrapped bags containing 45 cocaine bricks, each weighing 1kg.
Government urged to ditch second military-style boot camp
The Green Party is calling on the government to abandon boot camps, after revelations that another intake is planned for early next year.
NZers among alleged Two by Two church child abusers
The operator of a hotline set up in 2023 claims to have identified over 200 alleged perpetrators across Australia and New Zealand.
Kiwi charged with trying to smuggle $10m of heroin in Sydney
The 21-year-old is accused of trying to bring 21kg of heroin into Australia.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 8 December 2025
The Children's Commissioner has launched what she's calling an urgent advocacy campaign to prevent children being neglected, abused and killed; Wellingtonians will soon be able to tag on to buses and… Audio
20-year old charged after shooting a man in Papakura
Police have charged a 20-year old man after a person was shot and injured in Papakura on Saturday morning.
