Crime
Police release name, photo of 'dangerous' suspect in kidnapping
Police believe the man was shot - either by himself or his accomplice - and he may be seeking medical help.
Man admits his driving caused deaths of his two children
Ghomer Yaris Dulay's car hit a gravel surface going 120kmh.
Knife found at scene of deadly Gisborne brawl
Detectives say it is among a large number of items that have been.
Kaikōura man charged over role in network of scammers
The man is alleged to have been involved in the large-scale scamming of New Zealanders through text messages.
Proposed anti-gang laws: What you need to know
We've been hearing a lot about anti-gang measures, with new legislation going through Parliament. RNZ is here to explain what it's all about.
Woman charged with murder after Northland death
Police said it was believed the women knew each other and it was an isolated incident.
Invercargill grappling with rise in teenage offending, mayor says
Vehicle theft, break-ins, assaults, and death and rape threats are among the rising youth crime in the southern city, Nobby Clark says.
Public meeting held as Invercargill has surge in crime
'An inappropriate level of youth crime.' The country's southern most city is holding a public meeting as Invercargill experiences a surge in crime. The mayor Nobby Clark says as well as youth crime… Audio
Police on hunt for 3 people after kidnapping on Auckland's North Shore
Police are on the hunt for three people after a kidnapping on Auckland's North Shore last night. Officers responded to reports of a gunshot, following an altercation at a property on Sunnyhaven Avenue… Audio
More than two million child sex abuse files found in man's possession
A Westport man with a history of obtaining child sex abuse material is again facing similar charges for more than two million files.
Dog statue cut from base in Rotorua
The hunt is on in Rotorua for a statue of a beloved stray dog which has been cut from its base and stolen.
The dog named Harawene roamed an area beside Te Ngae Road which is part of State Highway… Audio
Woman 'dragged' out of bed during kidnapping, witness says
Police are on the hunt for a trio behind the attack, while a caregiver has told media in detail about what happened.
Manhunt underway after North Shore kidnapping
A manhunt is underway in Auckland for three people after a violent kidnapping on the North Shore on Tuesday night.
The police say a woman was forced from a property in Beach Haven into a car after an… Audio
Hundreds fined, cars impounded at weekend street race meet-ups
Locations included Quay Street in central Auckland, Westgate, Onehunga, the North Shore and as far south as Mangatāwhiri.
DIA says it has busted scamming network
The Department of Internal Affairs says it has busted a criminal network of scammers, which was responsible for the majority of texting scams in Aotearoa last year.
The result is an 80 percent drop… Audio
Violence and aggression on rise at hospitals says doctor
A medical leader says the frightening incident at Wairarapa Hospital over the weekend could happen at any Emergency Department across the country and says boosting security should be an urgent… Audio
Reports of kidnapping on Auckland's North Shore
Three locations on Auckland's North Shore were under police cordon Tuesday night after an alleged kidnapping.
According to the police callouts database they responded to reports of firearms offending… Audio
Te Whatu Ora denies union claim over security guards during ED machete attack
Doctors say violence in hospitals is increasing after a brutal attack in Wairarapa Hospital over the weekend. Audio
What lived experience adds when working in the addiction field
Jo Leach wasn't always the leader, mother and friend she is now. She spent 12 years battling addiction and getting involved with the wrong crowd. Audio
Roadside drug testing still a priority for government - Simeon Brown
However, the Nelson mayor who has campaigned for it is frustrated at the time it is taking to make it happen. Audio
