Crime
Man accused of murdering Yanfei Bao waives right to appear in court
Tingjun Cao has indicated he does not want to be present at his High Court trial.
Feedback said three strikes law didn't go far enough, government says
Of the 763 submissions on the law, nearly 450 were based on a template from the Sensible Sentencing Trust. Audio
Murderer says not all Crips lead a life of crime
"It just sucks that we get associated with people who do crime," Joel Lo told the Parole Board.
Concern raised about Minister's 3-Strike Bill feedback
Labour's justice spokesperson Duncan Webb says Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has circumvented select committee process on the three strikes bill. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Sensible Sentencing Trust on three strikes bill submission
The government has decided to toughen the three strikes bill, saying the select committee process revealed many thought the original law wasn't strict enough. Sensible Sentencing Trust spokesperson… Audio
More police patrols to combat vehicle crime in Auckland suburb
Police are stepping up patrols to combat spiking vehicle crime in the Auckland suburb of Flat Bush, with locals saying they feel neglected by authorities as their cars are broken into and stolen. Audio
Ex-Abercrombie boss arrested on sex trafficking charges
Mike Jeffries left the retailer a decade ago after building it into a popular clothing brand known for sexually charged marketing.
Hazardous substances a problem throughout industry, claims owner
Salters Cartage is being forced to pay $4 million in a landmark proceeds of crime settlement over the death of Jamey Bowring in 2015.
Terrified woman jumped naked from upper-storey window to escape brutal attack
Two of the women involved in the attack on 10 September 2023 have now been sent to prison.
Third man charged with murder following death of Darshak Narran
Darshak Narran was found critically injured on the side of Hampton Downs Road in Whangamarino last week.
Bay of Plenty locals have 'had a gutsful' of gangs - police
Police have arrested 28 people in Ōpōtiki and around the North Island as part of Operation Highwater.
Man jailed for killing Indian tourist in mistaken abduction
Believing he was taking his son, Jayden Kahi attacked 60-year-old Mewa Singh with a "haymaker" punch.
Man who died after being found injured on road named
Darshak Narran, 43, was found on the side of a road after an attack.
Analysis: Three Strikes law change
The Prime Minister is defending government's latest assault on crime - toughening its new Three Strikes law by lowering the First Strike warning to those who've committed offences that can get them 12… Audio
Six full-time investigators working on Baby Ru case a year on
No-one has yet been charged over the death of "Baby Ru" in Lower Hutt one ago year today. He was the victim of a brutal assault that shattered his tiny skull. The police in Wellington still have six… Audio
Government wants to toughen three strikes law
The Associate Justice Minister is defending the coalition government's new 'three strikes' law, saying if violent criminals are "locked up in prison" they will not be in communities "creating harm and… Audio
UK police officer cleared of murder of black man
Martyn Blake was acquitted after a three-week trial while the victims family said they were left with "the deep pain of injustice."
Sean 'Diddy' Combs lawsuits pile up as lawyers seek gag order
One plaintiff claims she was 13-years-old when Combs drugged and assaulted her.
Yanfei Bao murder trial: 'This case is not simple,' defence claims
Chinese national Tingjun Cao is on trial in the High Court in Christchurch for the murder of the real estate agent in 2023.
Roblox a 'hunting ground' for child sex offenders
The warning comes as police say predators contact children through gaming platforms, then groom them to go into private chat rooms. Audio
