Crime
Former rugby league star Manu Vatuvei released on parole
Manu Vatuvei was jailed for three years and seven months in March 2022 for importing methamphetamine and amphetamine from India.
Homicide investigation launched after Kaikohe home invasion
The small northland community of Kaikohe is in shock after a woman was killed overnight after struggling with an intruder in her home. The person was found inside a Taraire Street property in Kaikohe… Audio
Three separate arrests over firearm possessions and alleged illegal hunting
Two people have been arrested in Hawke's Bay in relation to firearm possessions, and a third charged over alleged illegal hunting.
Woman dies after intruder breaks into Kaikohe property
Police say a homicide investigation has been launched and they are working to establish exactly what happened.
Woman dies after intruder breaks into Kaikohe property
A woman has died after an intruder broke into a property in Kaikohe, Northland on Thursday night.
Police said they were called to a Taraire Street property about 11.30pm after reports of an intruder.
…A trail of breadcrumbs towards evidence in McCann search
German prosecutors say a number of items recovered in searches last week may be linked to the Madeleine McCann case, but haven't been confirmed as evidence.
The searches took place around a reservoir… Audio
Man charged after two seriously injured in stabbing incident in Northland
A 41-year-old man has been arrested after two people were seriously injured after being stabbed in Northland.
Thieves target Auckland's tsunami sirens - but they can't play music
Thieves are targeting Auckland's tsunami sirens, despite the fact they cannot apparently be modified to play music, but it is leaving some areas without an early warning system if disaster is looming. Audio
Auckland tsunami alarms stolen, but they can't play music
Thieves are targetting Auckland's Tsunami sirens, despite they fact they apparently cannot be modified to play music.
But it is leaving some areas without an early warning system, if disaster is… Video, Audio
Did 'wokeness' cancel Police Ten 7?
When TVNZ cancelled reality TV show Police Ten 7 earlier this year, it certainly rattled some law-and-order cages, Antje Deckert and Juan Marcellus Tauri write.
Use of police dog on man already on the ground ruled unjustified
No warning was given and the suspect was unlikely to escape arrest, the IPCA said.
Charitable trust employee accused of stealing more than $1 million
The money was intended for social support services.
Mr Lyttle Meets Mr Big - Coming Soon
The Mr Big technique is a powerful tool used to get criminals to confess. But is it fair? Is it just? Or does it lead to false convictions? Audio
Case #049 - The Trial of Pedro Cleven
Welcome back to Season 8 of Crimes NZ. In this episode, we hear about one of our country's most sensational trials - that of headhunters gang member Pedro Cleven. Audio
What are fog cannons, and how do they work?
The Government is pouring $11 million into its fog cannon subsidy scheme in an effort to deter ramraids and burglaries. Audio
Auckland retailers sceptical on more fog cannon funding
Embattled retailers doubt more money for fog cannons will stop the spate of ram raids they're experiencing.
The government's announced another $11 million for the fog cannon scheme - which the police… Video, Audio
Preventative measures needed, not more police pursuits - Children's Commissioner
The Children's Commissioner does not think police pursuit policy should have changed, instead wanting the causes of offending addressed. Audio
'No reason' NZ shouldn't be safest country in world - National
National's police spokesperson says there is "no reason" why New Zealand shouldn't be the safest country in the world, but "we are completely heading in the wrong direction". Audio
Refreshed pursuit policy could be more dangerous - Police Ass.
The Police Association predicts more people will die as a result of the police taking a harder line with fleeing drivers.
The Commissioner, Andrew Coster, has freed up officers to pursue cars more… Audio
Missing pair were likely in vehicle found in sea - crash expert
A crash expert has told a Coroner's hearing into the disappearance of John Beckenridge and his step-son Mike that it's likely someone would've been behind the wheel of their car as it went off a… Audio
