Crime
Meth dealer loses $37k in 'tainted' cash after suspicious Airbnb owners call police
Jonathan Clay Spear's attempt to dump meth and cash in a garden was unsuccessful, and he was sent to prison for six years.
Gang crackdown: Multiple arrests across North Island
Police have reported multiple breaches of the Gangs Act and arrested people in Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Wellington and the central North Island.
Police will take opportunities to improve - Commissioner
The newly appointed commissioner says police will always focus on community safety, after supporting the routine arming of police. Audio
Inquiries continue into aggravated robbery at property in exclusive Auckland suburb
Police are supporting the people who were at home when three men broke into a Mission Bay property.
'I think NZ has a problem' - security boss after mall stabbing
A security guard who was stabbed in the neck while working at a popular Auckland shopping hub is said to be recovering well after surgery. Audio
Former political figure jailed for 2.5 years for sexual abuse charges
A former political figure who sexually abused two teenagers nearly 30 years ago has been jailed for two and a half years. It almost brings the historic case to a close - with the offender now… Audio
Former political figure who abused teens loses name suppression
However, his name remains under wraps as he has already indicated he will appeal.
Gang chapter president's patch seized in first 24 hours of ban
The first arrest was made just three minutes after midnight, with 11 more to come.
Police hunting 'dangerous' Black Power member in Northland
Toa Pitman is wanted for an alleged "violent" family harm incident - and has several other arrest warrants for other offending.
Ex-boot camp attendee charged with burglary, stealing cars
The young man who allegedly reoffended after leaving the government's trial boot camp scheme has been charged with burglary and stealing cars.
Two charged after 3-D printed gun found in police stop
Two men have been charged after police discovered a 3D-printed firearm in a car in Christchurch.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 22 November 2024
In today's episode, Health NZ has declared a whooping cough epidemic, a New Zealander is suspected to be among a group of people poisned by unknowingly ingesting methanol in Laos, a former political… Audio
Man found dead at Levin park was shot, police confirm
Robert Albert was found deceased at Muaūpoko Park near Lake Horowhenua.
Former political figure jailed for sexual assault
A former political figure who sexually abused two teenage boys nearly 30 years ago has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'Immensely relieved': Victims on change to name suppression laws
A man abused by a former political figure says he is blown away by a proposal to end secrecy around sex offenders' identities. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 22 November 2024
On today's episode, the government is proposing two name suppression law changes to support victims of sexual violence, former Florida representative Matt Gaetz posted on X that he is withdrawing his… Audio
ICC issues arrest warrant for Israel's PM
Judges at the International Criminal Court have issued arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister and former defence minister, as well as the military commander of Hamas. Brussels correspondent… Audio
Govt pitches seismic shift in name suppression laws
The government is proposing a seismic shift in name suppression laws that would put a stop to secrecy around the identifies of sex offenders. Political reporter Anneke Smith has the story. Audio
Explained: new gang legislation, how it will work
Gang patch legislation came into force this week - RNZ Explainer editor Katie Kenny tells us all about it Audio
Former Olympian faces driver who nearly killed him on road works site
A former Olympian critically injured by a man who ran him down is ready to focus on his rehabilitation now that the driver has been jailed.
