Crime
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Jewellery store owner attacked with hammer and knife
The man is in hospital with serious injuries after allegedly being struck repeatedly in the head.
'I'm sick of it, Kiwis are sick of it' - Luxon announces new crime measures
The government has put forth new efforts to tackle youth crime and gang activity, as well as a dramatic increase in police for some cities.
Customer believed injured when he tried to stop sports bar robbery
Three people were hurt, one critically, in the Saturday night incident.
Three injured, one critical after duo attempt to rob Auckland bar
Two men entered the Mt Albert Sports Bar on New North Road intending to rob the premises, police say.
Lawyer who strangled girlfriend allowed to practise again under new name
A lawyer convicted of strangling his girlfriend is back practising law again under another name - much to the surprise of his victim.
'We are seeing benefits': City's $1m investment spurs major drop in crime
CCTV cameras and more police on the streets are expensive but are worth every cent being spent, mayor Tania Tapsell says. Audio
Psychologist speaks on hunt for Tom Phillips
The expiry date is looming for the $80,000 reward leading to the safe return of 3 marokopa children taken by their fugative father, California psychologist Doctor Rebecca Bailey, who has extensive… Audio
Person critically injured during street brawl in Kawerau
Four young people have been arrested as police seek others who may have been involved.
Operation Hotpot: More complaints made about garden pot thefts
Police have received 16 more complaints amid a crime spree of plant pot thefts in Palmerston North.
Multi-million-dollar money mule wanted
Ayom Wek has made off with nearly $2 million and a border alert is in place for his part in a term deposit scam.
Two men arrested in relation to incident that saw police threatened
One man threatened to retrieve a gun during the confrontation, police say.
Seasonal worker jailed after admitting raping girl at train station
The man who dragged an 11-year-old into the toilets of the Blenheim train station has been sentenced to seven years in prison.
Rau Tongia murder trial: Defendants' phone calls played to jury
Police intercepted a number of calls in the weeks following Rau Tongia's death, a court has heard.
Searching confidential database like scrolling social media - police officer
Two police officers have been found in breach of the Code of Conduct for accessing the database for personal use.
Man sentenced for repeated sexual abuse, assault and threatening to kill his daughter
The man was charged with more than 30 offences spanning a period of 11 years before his family cut contact with him.
NZ pilot Phillip Mehrtens still held hostage 18 months on
It's been about a year and half since New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens was taken hostage by Papuan rebels. RNZ Pacific's Caleb Fotheringham reports. Audio
Mother of missing Marokopa children shares letter from fugitive
The mother of the missing Marokopa children has published a letter she says was written by fugitive father Tom Phillips. Ellen O'Dwyer talks to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Ronny Okeke disappearance: Police find body
The death of the 60-year-old is now being treated as suspicious.
Upgrade on the way for Digital Child Exploitation Filter
A campaigner for better filters to block online content containing child sexual abuse material is happy at least some change is on the way. Holly Brooker - who presented a petition with more than… Audio