Crime
Deportation for man convicted of raping new wife
A husband who claimed he didn't know consent was required has failed in his bid to remain in New Zealand and will be deported to India upon his prison release.
Whangārei man misused customary fishing rights, banned three years
A man has been banned from collecting seafood, after extending his customary authority to issue permits well beyond its boundaries.
Assault victim sentenced after unlawful citizen's arrest backfires
Frustrated at police progress on his case, Steven Gardiner decided to take the law into his own hands.
Police bust major crime syndicate trafficking drugs
Police say they've busted up a major international crime syndicate trafficking massive amounts of drugs through Auckland Airport. They have arrested eight members of the Brotherhood 28 MC gang… Audio
Gang president arrested in Auckland Airport drug sting
There have been 43 arrests, including 20 baggage handlers, as part of a crackdown.
Police seeking information after man shot overnight
Investigators are seeking two specific cars - one red and one white - believed to be involved in a shooting in Chartwell, Waikato.
Midday Report Essentials for 28 November 2025
The Secondary Principals' Council of Aotearoa is the latest education organisation to criticise the government for deleting an Education and Training Act clause that required schools to give effect to… Audio
Police provide update on Operation Matata drug bust
Police investigating Operation Matata give an update into a major drug bust involving 15 current and former baggage handlers from Auckland International Airport. RNZ reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to… Audio
Pepper spray death haunts Corrections officer
Caleb Moefa'auo died from a cardiac arrest after being pepper sprayed in 2022.
'A bit of a dickhead': Defence opens case in sex trial
Jordan Tegus denies 17 charges, including rape, sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection, indecent assault
Dunedin man charged with arson over Waikaia fire
On Wednesday police charged a 35 year old Dunedin man with arson who was due to appear in Gore District Court on 17 December.
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.
