Crime
New online technologies putting Kiwi kids at risk of sexual abuse
Law enforcement agencies say offenders are hiding identities behind encryption and anonymising tools while children are suffering real sexual abuse.
Hawke's Bay illegal street racing event sees 200 cars stopped
Hundreds of infrigements were handed out and nine cars were impounded during the police crackdown.
Do not approach this man, police warn
Police have warned people not to approach a dangerous, high-risk violent and sexual offender who cut off his ankle bracelet and went on the run.
Police investigate after woman found dead in Auckland
Police are investigating after a woman was found dead at a property in Auckland.
Unexplained death of Dargaville infant under police investigation
The unexplained death of an infant in Dargaville earlier this year is being investigated by police.
Peking Man singer Pat Urlich jailed for filming teen in shower, up skirts in supermarket
Well-known Kiwi musician Pat Urlich is in jail for covertly filming a teenager in the shower and filming an elderly woman on the toilet.
Who killed the Crewes? Opening the book on a cold case
The murder of Harvey and Jeannette Crewe in their Pukekawa farmhouse in 1970 is perhaps New Zealand's most infamous unsolved crime. Arthur Allan Thomas was convicted twice, pardoned and compensated… Audio
Tāngarākau campground murder: Teen guilty of killing Adrian Humphreys
A teenager who snuck into a man's camper to steal the keys to his car and then stabbed him five times has been found guilty of murder.
Hutt community waiting for answers after yesterday's violent deaths
Just a day after two violent deaths in Hutt Valley, the community is still anxiously waiting for answers. Police have yet to name either the woman who was killed in a hit-and-run early in the morning… Audio
Former knight James Wallace granted parole, lawyer says
Former knight James Hay Wallace has been granted parole and is due to be released on 11 December, his lawyer David Jones KC told Stuff.
Hamilton rifle club burglary results in three arrests
Two men aged 31 and 33 and a woman aged 27 are due to appear in Hamilton District Court on charges of burglary and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Vehicle believed to be linked to Nelson homicide investigation found
Police have found a vehicle believed to be related to the homicide of a man in the Nelson area last week.
Mayor reassures community after two killed in tragic circumstances
In unrelated events, a woman was killed in a hit-and-run and a man was shot dead by police after holding his partner hostage on Thursday.
Two violent deaths rock Lower Hutt community
The Lower Hutt Community has been grappling with not one, but two violent deaths in a single day.
Police are yet to release the name of the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Naenae Thursday morning.
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Coroner issues findings eight years after toddler's death
Eight years after a toddler died at the hands of his mother's boyfriend in Southland, a coroner has finally issued the official findings in the case.
There are no surprises - four state agencies have… Audio
Man dead after police shooting in Wainuiomata
Multiple investigations are underway after police shot a man dead in the Lower Hutt suburb of Wainuiomata Thursday afternoon.
The man had been holding his partner hostage with a weapon for over an… Audio
Mosque attack inquest reveals dramatic recording
Dramatic recordings of police radio communications as the Christchuch mosque attacks unfolded show emergency services scrambling to respond. The coronial inquest into the 2019 terror attacks continued… Audio
'Keep Christchurch safe': Mission for police on day of terror attack revealed
Dramatic recordings of police radio communications as the mosque attacks unfolded capture officers scrambling to respond have been played in the inquest into the shootings.
Queen Street shooting death: Accused appears in court
A man who went on the run for 15 weeks after a fatal Auckland shooting has appeared in court, charged with murder.
Rape-accused says alleged victims were 'two good friends'
A 26-year-old Wellington man has denied raping two women while they slept or were affected by alcohol.
