Crime
Police find vehicle of interest in Waitaanga homicide case
A vehicle sought in a homicide investigation linked to a fatal Ruapehu house fire has been found.
Conspiracy theorist on the run for almost two years appears in court
A conspiracy theorist who evaded police for almost two years has lost name suppression.
Auckland central's top cop says big increase in foot patrols
Confusion reigns over claims police foot patrols in Auckland CBD have increased 60 percent since National came to power. Police Minister Mark Mitchell's used the figure in the wake of a law and order… Audio
Increased police presence in CBD far from obvious
A top Auckland property developer says claims of an increased police presence in the CBD are far from obvious. At a law and order meeting last night, a number of central city Aucklanders told the… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 June 2024
On today's episode, the Supreme Court has declared that the previous National-led government broke the law in 2016 when it cancelled a woman's passport on national security grounds, a survey by the… Audio
Aucklanders concerned for safety in CBD
An Auckland retail property manager says police need to better target repeat offenders if they want to clean up the CBD and make it safer. Property manager of Queens Arcade on Queen Street Ian Wright… Audio
Supermarket spies: New bodycams' link to police surveillance
Software for new anti-crime surveillance inside stores will be integrated with that used to recognise car number plates.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 June
On today's episode, central city Aucklanders have told the Police Minister they don't feel safe and want more officers on the beat as well as a downtown police station, Police Minister Mark Mitchell… Audio
Hamilton man gets law degree while on bail for ‘sophisticated’ offending
Mason Helm earned a law degree at Waikato University during the three-and-a-half years he's was on electronically-monitored bail.
'Assaulted, abused, intimidated' - Frustrated residents vent at police minister
Mark Mitchell admits there is a "big problem" in central Auckland as residents and businesses call for help. Audio
The return of the car crusher? Minister wants law change for boyracers
Mark Mitchell asks officials to look at changing illegal street-racing legislation to allow cars to be crushed on a first offence. Audio
NZ's most stolen car drives higher insurance costs
Some Kiwis are paying nearly $3000 a year to insure what three insurance companies say is the most stolen car in the country. Audio
Youth group formed to tackle violent crime
A youth group formed after a spate of violent crime on Auckland's North Shore is providing young people with a place to belong and get involved in their community. Amy Williams has the story. Audio
Police Minister on safety in Auckland central
More than a hundred people packed out a law and order meeting with Police Minister Mark Mitchell on Tuesday night. The Minister told them the Government has no immediate plans for a central city… Audio
Aucklanders in central city say they don't feel safe
Central city Aucklanders have told the Police Minister they don't feel safe and want more officers on the beat as well as a downtown police station. Audio
Unsolved cold cases 'prolong that grief and that trauma'
Nearly 20 homicide cases remain unsolved across the country, according to police.
'They want to feel that sense of belonging' - youth group
A youth group formed after a spate of violent crime on Auckland's North Shore is providing young people with a place to belong and get involved in their community.
Repeat and serious offending by 14-16 year olds up: report
An Auckland youth worker says the increase in serious crime by children and young people is a result of rising social and economic inequality. Aaron Hendry is the co-founder of Kick Back, a youth… Audio
Teenager threatened with machete at bus station
A mum says her son is terrified of taking the bus after being threatened by two boys with a machete - in an attempt to steal his shoes.
Nunchucks, poles, knives: NP businesses speak out on inner-city crime
More than 30 people have been trespassed from a pedestrianised space in New Plymouth's CBD that has become notorious for trouble.
