Crime
Police dispatcher didn't realise mosque threat was genuine - inquest
The police dispatcher on the day of the Christchurch terror attack says she would've sent armed units to Linwood Islamic Centre if she had been aware of the threat contained within the gunman's… Audio
Police yet to charge over toddler homicide, five days on
It's been five days since police say a baby was killed in the Lower Hutt suburb of Taita but officers are yet to charge anyone. The death of Ruthless-Empire Ahipene Wall, who would have turned two on… Audio
Police now treating fatal Waitaanga fire as homicide
A body was found at a house in Waitaanga on the morning of 12 October, following a blaze.
Government agencies tight-lipped over babies death in Lower Hutt
Various government agencies remain tight-lipped over the death of a baby in the Lower Hutt suburb of Taita.
Two-year-old Ruthless-Empire Ahipene Wall's death is being treated as a homicide after a… Audio
Schools, residents in lockdown as police hunt Maine shooting suspect
The gunman is a former soldier and trained firearms instructor, and recent patient at mental health centre. The death toll may be as high as 22.
Scott Watson's lawyers fight to bring in new DNA evidence
Lawyers for the man convicted of murdering Ben Smart and Olivia Hope are being asked to explain why they should be allowed to introduce fresh evidence for his appeal.
The Australian state looking to poach Kiwi workers
Northern Territory is offering New Zealanders A$25,000, higher pay and a lower cost of living to work in their prisons.
Police seize money, drugs, vehicles and cash in nation-spanning drug bust
Two dozen people have been arrested, the culmination of an investigation that lasted over a year, police say.
Proposed ram raid law 'leads nowhere good', Children's Commissioner says
A pipeline to prison is how in the incoming Chief Children's Commissioner is describing a proposed ram raid law. The bill, amending the Crimes Act, would see ram raid sentences of up ten years in jail… Video, Audio
At least 22 believed dead in mass shooting in Maine, US
It's believed at least 22 people have been killed in another US mass shooting, this time in the town of Lewiston in Maine. A man hunt is underway after the suspected shooter, former soldier Robert… Video, Audio
Police treating toddler's death as a homicide
"An innocent child, who should have been safe, and loved." Police say a toddler who was killed in Lower Hutt on Sunday was taken to hospital at least 12 hours after he was injured. The death of… Audio
Hawke's Bay rugby player pleads guilty to driving charges
He was granted interim name suppression until his next hearing in January.
Three youths in charged over aggravated robbery in Northland
Three youths will appear in court today in connection with an aggravated robbery in Northland.
Legal challenges to police use of automated number plate recognition cameras
Police use of footage from high-tech automated number plate recognition cameras is being contested in court.
'Egg on their face': Ex-Jehovah's Witness says church missed chance to right wrongs
Mikail Steens hopes more survivors of abuse will come forward after a ruling the church cannot avoid scrutiny from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care.
Demand for more powers to move on Auckland's 'nuisance' rough sleepers, drug users
Business owners and councillors say antisocial behaviour in the city centre has gotten out of control and they want the streets' rough sleepers, drinkers and drug dealers to be moved on.
What will National's crackdown on gangs look like?
National's promised to crack down on gangs in its first hundred days in government. So what is that actually going to look like in a town like Opotiki where gang tensions are simmering to boiling… Audio
Auckland business owners call for bylaw change to allow council to trespass people
Auckland business owners want a bylaw changed that would allow the council to trespass people when they're deemed to be a risk to public safety.
It comes as owners say antisocial behaviour is out of… Audio
Man charged with dairy stabbing dies in custody
The man who had been charged over a stabbing at a West Auckland dairy earlier this month has died while in police custody.
Two people were hospitalised following the assault at the dairy in New… Audio
Calls for more caution with banking communications
The government's cyber security arm, CERT, is urging consumers to be especially cautious when responding to online or text offers from anyone - including legit financial services.
The warning comes… Audio
