Crime
British nurse gets life for the murder of 7 babies
British nurse Lucy Letby will spend the rest of her life in prison with no chance of parole, for the murder of seven babies and the attempted murder of six more.
Between 2015 and 2016, she… Audio
Arrest made in investigation into false investment scam
A man posing as an investment advisor has been charged with money laundering.
Countdown investing $45 million in security after huge jump in assaults and thefts
One of the country's major supermarket chains is investing $45 million in security measures after a jump of more than 300 per cent in physical assaults and thefts over the past six years. Woolsworths… Video, Audio
Jailed former New York property developer admits more forgery
Colin David Rath has admitted guilt to three charges, including two of forgery and one of using a document for a pecuniary advantage.
Police make five arrests after aggravated robbery
Five people have been arrested following the aggravated robbery of a dairy in the Auckland suburb of Onehunga last night.
Homicide investigation launched over man's death in Palmerston North
A man found with injuries consistent with stab wounds has died in Palmerston North.
Ex Gloriavale residents sceptical about proposed anti slavery laws
Former Gloriavale residents say they're sceptical about government plans to pass a law banning modern slavery, saying nothing has been done to stop the practice over decades at the West Coast… Audio
Gangs making hundreds of millions in illegal drug market research finds
Gangs are making hundreds-of-millions of dollars in profit by dominating the illegal drugs market in New Zealand.
The latest research from the country's drug trends survey of 13,000 people shows… Audio
Arohata women's prison may have to re-open
Corrections may have to re-open Arohata women's prison, after a damning High Court judgment that it broke the law and discriminated against women.
The prison was effectively closed to sentenced… Audio
Operation Silk: Mongols gang president 'JD' gets lengthy jail sentence as tears flow
When Mongols gang president Jim "JD" Thacker was jailed for more than two decades on Friday, he clung to the hands of tearful family and friends on his way to the court cells.
Three arrests during convoy for slain gang member
Three people have been arrested and several vehicles seized as the funeral of a Head Hunters gang member took place in Auckland today.
No arrests yet: Killers still on run after three homicides this month
Police are yet to catch any of the killers who pulled the trigger in three fatal shootings this month, some linked to gang violence.
Auckland deputy principal jailed over child sex abuse material
An Auckland high school deputy principal has been jailed for 28 months after he was caught with child sex abuse material.
Gang funeral sparks increased police presence across parts of Auckland
Ellerslie, Onehunga and Papatoetoe will have a "highly visible" police presence over the next few days.
'You've just got to get on': Timaru locals, neighbours react to Dickason verdict
Immense sadness, a sombre cloud, acceptance and healing were some of the emotions being felt in Timaru after the verdict. Audio
Sophisticated scam steals $10,500 from Kiwi couple in 5 minutes
A warning on this story; It may give you a queasy feeling in the pit of your stomach, when you realise it could happen to you, even if you think you're smarter than that. Imagine you get a call, they… Video, Audio
Northland man jailed for murdering his partner
As emotional statements were being read by the family of a woman who was killed 'execution-style', her killer collapsed in the dock.
Lauren Dickason: Judge facing 'fairly complex sentencing process'
A law professor says Lauren Dickason's defence team will be closely examining her five-week trial for any grounds to appeal against the verdicts. Audio
11 of the 12 jurors find Dickason guilty of murder
11 of the 12 jurors found Dickason guilty of murdering her three young children at their Timaru home nearly two years ago.
The 40-year-old had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity or infanticide.
…Community reacts to guilty verdict in Dickason trial
Convicted murderer Lauren Dickason is now waiting to find out what her sentence will be for killing her three young children.
In an 11-to-1 decision, the jury found Dickason was not insane and knew… Audio
