Crime
Stalking to be made a criminal offence
A victims' advocate says making stalking a criminal offence will save lives. Victims' advocate Ruth Money spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Survivors say torture in psychiatric system widespread
A day out from the national apology for abuse in care, survivors say torture in New Zealand's psychiatric system was widespread and not just limited to the children in Lake Alice. Timothy Brown has… Audio
'Because I was nearly killed, I would not give up'
Lois Gibson says her anger at her own attacker has helped put hundreds behind bars, earning her a Guinness World Record for most positive identifications by a forensic artist. Audio
Abuse survivor says boot camp destined him for 'life of crime'
A survivor of abuse in care who spent time at Te Whakapakari youth boot camp says his experiences destined him to a life of crime. Anneke Smith spoke to abuse in care survivor and Dunedin prisoner… Audio
New stalking legislation to bring in restraining orders
The new legislation set to be introduced by the end of the year would make stalking illegal, with offenders facing up to five years in prison.
'Just leave him alone': Tom Phillips' father speaks out
Neville and Julia Phillips have denied helping their fugitive son evade police.
Emergency responder indecently assaulted woman during cyclone recovery
"I feel confident knowing ... he'll never be able to work for emergency services again."
Not detective's job to investigate gun possession before fatal police shooting, court hears
A detective who visited Joel Buckley five months before he died said it was not his job to investigate whether he still had possession of a military-style rifle.
Gulf Harbour homicide: Two accused plead not guilty to charges
They are facing charges of manslaughter and kidnapping 70-year-old Chinese woman Shulai Wang, as well as obstruction and providing false immigration information.
Dozens of tips called in after $100,000 reward in Arthur Easton murder case
Arthur Easton was killed in 1985, but the search for his killer continues with a new $100,000 reward offered.
Explained: Community Work, what it is and who gets it
Philip Polkinghorne is to undertake 150 hours community service for drug possession - Katie Kenny tells us what that sentence entails. Audio
Stokes Valley arson: Police seek barefoot man on bike
Police say the man is a potential witness and may be able help identify who is responsible for the arson attack.
Yanfei Bao case: Police came up empty in prior search of farm where body found
About a year before Yanfei Bao's body was found on a Greenpark farm, police searched the area - but found nothing.
Trial of man accused of killing Yanfei Bao continues
The trial of the man accused of murdering Christchurch woman Yanfei Bao has continued on Thursday after the accused sacked his lawyers and elected to represent himself. Anna Sargent spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Police seize $11m from gangs in ten months
Auckland police have seized over $11 million worth of assets from gangs since January more than four times what was seized in the same period last year.
Alleged scammers posing as spiritual practitioners arrested
The blessing scam predominantly targets the Chinese community and has defrauded victims of thousands, police say.
Feature interview: behind the Manson murders
For 20 years, journalist Tom O'Neill immersed himself in an investigation of one of the most bizarre and gruesome crimes in America, the Manson Murders. Audio
3D-printed gun ban on police's radar
Police might push for a ban on downloading plans to build 3D guns, following the country's first prison sentence for using a 3D printer to make firearms. Audio
Govt defends decision to allow physical force in boot camps
The government is defending its decision to allow those running youth boot camps - including 'third-party providers' - to use force against young offenders. The Prime Minister was seemingly unaware… Audio
Iwi rejects minister's denial children were left without parents after Ōpōtiki raids
Te Whakatōhea is standing by claims children were left to fend for themselves after their parents were arrested.