Crime
'Not a toy': pigs' airgun injuries shock surgeons
The doctors - who often treat people with chest injuries caused by air rifles - are calling for tighter restrictions on their sale.
Australian charged after tying up the wrists of 3 indigenous children
Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Lisa Owen about an Australian arrested after tying up the wrists of three aboriginal children and Australian women missing out on boosting their… Audio
Petrol station robberies across Auckland could be connected - Police
Police say a spate of petrol stations robberies across Auckland could be connected. There have been 5 such aggravated robberies in the city since Sunday; in Western Springs, Green Bay, Papatoetoe… Audio
Three people in court facing 150 charges after alleged vandalism spree
Two men and a woman were arrested late last week and face charges of damaging vehicles and bus stops in 12 Wellington suburbs.
Gang patch ban legislation to be introduced to Parliament
An Auckland University professor says the devil will be in the detail for the gang patch legislation, expected to be introduced to Parliament on Thursday.
Auckland University associate professor… Audio
Australian police seek New Zealander’s return to face charge for 2014 assault
He is described as a valued member of his whānau, but faces having his life up-ended by an extradition bid.
Drugs, guns and cash seized in Dunedin drug bust
A Dunedin man in his 60s is behind bars after police and Customs teamed up for a drug raid in Dunedin.
Explosive device found in local reserve
Defence Force staff were called in to safely dispose of the device.
Raglan homicide: Victim named as Cedric John Maniapoto
The 58-year-old's death had been an "incredibly distressing" event for whānau and support is being provided, police say.
Taiwan looking to combat youth mental health situation
Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about trafficking and cyber scams in Thailand, the youth mental health situation in Taiwan and trouble at sea between China and the… Audio
'Have to try something new' - Minister on boot camps
There will be differences this time around, Karen Chhour says. Audio
Children's Minister Karen Chhour on bootcamps
The Minister of Corrections and Police denies that a coalition government plan to introduce military style academies is a crackdown on young offenders.
The first of the pilot boot camps should be… Audio
Former bootcamp inmate warns Government to be selective over plans
A former bootcamp inmate is warning the Government should be selective about who they choose for their youth military academies.
Wayne attended the Rangipo Prison Farm corrective training facility in… Audio
Police hunt four after latest petrol station raid
Police found the car used in the attack on a Remuera petrol station.
Youth advocate critical of boot camps for young offenders
A youth advocate says evidence shows boot camps for young offenders don't work and that teens continue to break the law when they return to the community.
This follows the coalition government's… Audio
NZSO to mark fifth anniversary of mosque attacks with collaborative programme
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is in new territory this week with a collaborative programme to mark the fifth anniversary of the mosque attacks in Christchurch in which 51 people were murdered.
… Audio
Boot camps for youth offenders to begin mid-year
The first of the boot camps promised by the coalition government should be operating by the middle of the year.
The plan is to begin with a pilot boot camp that has both a military-style component… Audio
Dog owner's charge upgraded to manslaughter after victim's death
Abel Wira initially tried a "living man" defence, which the judge threw out.
Benbow sentenced to at least 17 years' jail for murder
The Christchurch man was found guilty of murdering childhood friend Michael McGrath in what a judge called an "execution style killing".
David Benbow sentenced to 17 years in jail for murder of childhood friend
The mother of a man who was murdered by a childhood friend said she is haunted by her son's final moments. David Benbow was today sentenced to a minimum of 17 years in jail for the murder of Michael… Audio
