Crime
Metal Yoda sculpture stolen from backyard
Police are asking for the public's help to find the sculpture stolen from a Wellington property.
Advisory Group appointed to tackle organised crime groups
It will aim to ensure better cross-government response in tackling international and domestic crime groups.
Man who died after Hawke's Bay assault named
A homicide investigation was launched after the man died in Hawke's Bay Hospital on Sunday night, after he was dropped off following an attack.
Jury finds rapper A$AP Rocky not guilty in gun assault case
Rakim Mayers, aka A$AP Rocky, was accused of pointing a handgun at a former friend and firing twice in their direction.
Deputy mayor's message to copper plaque 'thugs': 'Just stop'
Thieves are showing "a selfish disregard for public property", Desley Simpson says.
Customs seize $35m worth of cocaine at Auckland Airport
Officers found 85 bricks wrapped in black film and clear plastic in what is believed to be the largest ever seizure at a New Zealand airport.
Teen charged after failed attempt to flee supermarket theft
A West Auckland teen has been arrested after three people were injured by a fleeing vehicle last month.
Northshore tennis club in shock after thieves steal honesty boxes
Campbell Bay Tennis club members who turned up for their Wednesday matches, just found a hole in the ground where the box used to be. The honesty box was a way for non-members to pay their court fees… Audio
Luxon 'comfortable' keeping boot camp reoffending rate under wraps
The prime minister says he's "really comfortable" with the public not knowing the reoffending rate for the pilot boot camp programme.
Police hunt for person who stabbed teen
Officers are searching for the person who stabbed a teenager in Takanini on Monday.
Man charged with murder after Hastings fight
A 33-year-old arrived at Hastings Hospital in a critical condition and later died from his sustained injuries.
The Panel with Sally Wenley & Martin Cocker (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sally Wenley & Martin Cocker discuss Destiny Church's weekend of fighting at pride events across Auckland. We get an update on the school lunch… Audio
Protestors linked to Destiny Church crossed line - police
Police say protestors linked to Destiny Church, who stormed a children's event being host by a drag king, crossed the line with aggressive and violent behaviour. The event on Saturday was part of the… Audio
'Ugly situation, 'outrageous and unacceptable': Council slams Tamaki's library protest
Staff were attacked physically and verbally, it was an 'ugly situation', Auckland council's CEO says. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 17 February 2025
In today's episode, a New Zealand-born teenager's deportation to India has been put on hold at the last minute, the Cook Islands Prime Minister will be returning to public protests on Monday after his… Audio
Homicide investigation launched in Hastings after fight
A homicide investigation has been launched in Hastings after a death following a group fight at the weekend. Hawkes Bay reporter Alexa Cook spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Man dies in fight on Hastings street
Police said they received reports of a group of people fighting late on Sunday.
Meth courier turned to crime after a string of personal and business failures
Tony John Looker lost his hotel business and his marriage, then had a heart attack and lost his ability to work.
Syrian stabs passersby in Austria, killing teenager, injuring four
A 23-year-old Syrian asylum seeker stabbed several passersby in the centre of the Austrian town of Villach on Saturday, killing a 14-year-old boy and injuring four other people.
