Crime
Man sent to prison for historical Whangārei sex crimes
Geoffery Miller appeared in the Whangārei District Court for sentencing on historical sexual abuse charges.
Man left with nerve damage after confronting woman for 'dangerous' parking
Stevee Ormsby has been sentenced for the attack.
Trio behind deadly police shooting shared 'delusional disorder'
A Queensland coroner has ruled on the killings of two police officers and a neighbour in December 2022.
Man arrested after baby hospitalised with serious injuries
Police were called to a home in Avalon after a report of a disorder.
Nine-year jail term for man over 'some of the worst content known'
The Kāpiti Coast man had more than 30,0000 objectionable photos and videos on five different electronic devices.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 21 November 2025
Police say they have enough evidence to lay manslaughter charges towards officials involved in the Pike River disaster, according to the families' legal team; Auckland Pride is among a group of… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 21 November 2025
Feral cats will join stoats, ferrets, weasels and rats and possums on the list of species targeted for eradication; The prime minister is insisting all is well in the coalition as it approaches its… Audio
Police boss attributes fall in violent crime to tougher gang laws
A new survey reports 38,000 fewer victims of serious violent crime. Audio
38,000 fewer serious violent crimes in the past year
The government's claiming its tough on crime approach is paying off - with 38,000 fewer serious violent crimes in the last year. Police Acting Assistant Commissioner Corrie Parnell spoke to Corin… Audio
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith responds to new crime data
The Government says its tough on crime approach is working after new data shows victim numbers have dropped considerably. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Killer was investigated four years ago for rape allegations
But police said, after reviewing all the available evidence, it did not reach the threshold to prosecute Nathan Boulter.
Recidivist rapist avoids indefinite prison for more sex crimes because of age
Darryl Grant Bridgeman will be 71 when his now 22-year prison term comes to an end in 2041.
Supermarket manager injured in brutal, surprise attack while stocking shelves
His assailant, Shamah Riley, was sentenced to prison for the attack.
Criminal investigations begin into three police staff after review
RNZ earlier revealed several police staff were under investigation, including an officer who has been stood down after inappropriate material was found on a police-issued device.
From Olympics to drug lord: Federal officials unveil more charges against snowboarder
The new charges against Ryan James Wedding include murder, witness tampering, money laundering and drug trafficking.
'Nothing is gonna change overnight': One in four women abused by a partner
Report shows in Australia and New Zealand, 24.5 percent of women have been sexually or physically abused by a partner. Audio
The Panel with Ali Mau and Mark Knoff-Thomas, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ali Mau and Mark Knoff-Thomas. First up, the government is hitting pause on puberty blockers, saying the medication is unproven and… Audio
Business owner jailed after worker killed by unregistered truck
Company director Ashik Ali's truck rolled backwards when its brakes failed hitting roadworker Johnathon Walters.
Dentist accused of treating patients while license suspended named
Dr Jacob Goldenberg and his company, Total Health Dentistry, face 21 charges.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 20 November 2025
The coalition government has announced a ban on new patients accessing gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues - also known as puberty blockers - from next month; Anti-stalking campaigners are… Audio
