Crime
High-flying Du Val's crash and burn
A convoluted drama playing out for an Auckland property developer has ensnared small-scale investors and contractors alike.
Teen arrested for 'smishing scam' in New Zealand first
Police say they've stoppped a "sophisticated" scam that used technology never seen in New Zealand before.
Maney case 'tip of iceberg' of wrongful convictions - investigator
The investigator who helped clear the name of a woman wrongfully convicted of murder says it was an "absolute absurdity" she was ever charged in the first place. Audio
The billion dollar Du Val empire that didn't exist
The founders of Du Val portrayed a lifestyle of extreme wealth. The company's investors and contractors look set to pay the price. Audio
Police seeking to waive diplomatic immunity following Wellington altercation
Police are wanting to charge a person reported to be the partner of an Australian diplomat.
Man allegedly used migrant's name to claim asylum benefit, now facing charges
The agent did not turn up to their first court appearance, and a warrant has been issued for their arrest, MSD says.
Roading subcontractor involved in corruption case named
A roading subcontractor convicted of submitting false invoices and corruptly giving gifts to an agent has lost name suppression.
Former NSW police chief on the mental toll of high-stakes jobs
Craig Semple spent nearly twenty five years investigating some of the worst crimes imaginable. Audio
Invest in addiction services rather than locking people up, govt told
"They are rehashing old strategies that have been tried in the past, and simply do not work," a criminologist and counsellor says. Audio
Man appears in court following serious assault on police officer
Taniora Peri was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and with resisting police.
'Their strength is incredible' - police support for victims of serial rapist
The detective in charge of the investigation into John Hope Muchirahondo says the women involved were "amazing". Audio
Detective praises victims after conviction of serial rapist
The detective in charge of the investigation that led to the conviction of a serial rapist has paid tribute to the bravery of the survivors, saying they had shown grit and courage. Detective Inspector… Audio
Serial rapist found guilty after two month trial
An advocate for survivors of sexual violence says she's thankful for the number of guilty verdicts in the trial of serial rapist John Hope Muchirahondo. Aviva Sexual Violence Service manager Jo Bader… Audio
Australian who kidnapped four-year-old denied sentence reduction
Man who abducted four-year-old Cleo Smith from family tent in Western Australia fails in bid to reduce sentence.
Prisoner charged with murder following death at Auckland's Mt Eden Prison
Police named the victim as Andrew Chan Chui, 39.
Muchirahondo rape trial: Guilty verdicts for 17 counts of rape and sexual assault
John Hope Muchirahondo was found not guilty on eight charges of sexual offending and the jury could not reach a verdict on five others.
Dozens of racially motivated hate incidents on Auckland's public transport
Asian New Zealanders have been victims in a number of incidents on buses in recent months.
One person injured in Whangārei home invasion
Three people broke into a house in Te Kamo just before 9pm on Saturday, police say.
Woman avoids deportation after stabbing ex-husband's new partner
A woman who arrived in New Zealand from China hoping for a new life was later devastated by the end of her marriage following her husband's affair.
Fatal stabbing of Japanese schoolboy sparks debate in China
The "despicable" attack has led to calls to urgently strengthen security around Japanese schools.
