Crime
Crime in Hawke's Bay 'no worse than any other day of the year'
Reports of looting and crime have been exaggerated, and are being used as a "political football", say police officers on the ground.
Hawkes Bay woman unhappy with police response to looters
A Hawkes Bay woman fears someone in her rural community will end up being shot if police don't do something about the people targeting empty flood damaged homes.
The woman, who RNZ has agreed not to… Audio
'What if they get hurt protecting us?': Plea for help for Puketapu locals
After having her family's home devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle, one Puketapu local has also been extremely concerned about the safety of her community.
Tai Rāwhiti police concerned about disinformation on crime
Tai Rāwhiti police say they're worried about disinformation swirling in the community about the level of crime being carried out.
Tai Rāwhiti Area Commander Sam Aberahama says claims crime is spiking… Audio
Pair charged over Auckland thefts amounting to $300k
A 33-year-old woman and a 28-year-old man face 82 charges between them.
Traffic management crew says it faced gun threat
A traffic management crew says it was threatened with a gun while setting up at a site.
Earlier this week the police commissioner questioned if it had happened.
But Liam Harvey, a Napier traffic… Audio
Thieves steal $35K of equipment from Piha Surf Lifesaving
Opportunists have stolen nearly 35 thousand dollars worth of equipment from Piha Surf Lifesaving facilities. Seventeen hand-held radios and a laptop were taken from the club's temporary portacom… Audio
Meth lab in horse float busted in Cambridge
Police say they have busted a methamphetamine lab in a horse float in Cambridge and arrested three gang associates.
Gloriavale witness talks of 'crushing' treatment and forgiveness
Six former members claim they lived in slave-like conditions on a gruelling rotation of domestic duties.
Man arrested after police chase in West Auckland
A motorbike rider has been arrested in Piha after a lengthy police chase.
Blocking the path of potential mass shooters
For more than 5 years, The Violence Project has been gathering data from perpetrators of mass shootings in prison, their families, childhood friends, work colleagues and schoolteachers. Dr James… Audio
Hipkins calls for calm after rumours on crime in flooded areas
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has responded to reports of crime in flood-ravaged areas and people setting up community checkpoints to deal with incidents.
Two men in Canterbury arrested on drugs and firearms charges
Police said on Monday they located a wanted 25-year-old man at a residential property in Pareora.
Man charged after violent North Shore burglaries
A 25-year-old man has been charged in relation to a spree of violent burglaries in Auckland's North Shore.
Man charged over stabbing on Auckland bus
A 21-year-old man has been charged in relation to a stabbing on an Auckland bus during the week.
EU leaders probe possibility of joint arms purchases for Ukraine
Foreign ministers are expected to discuss the idea of joint procurement of artillery shells needed by Kyiv on Monday.
Police urge updates on uncontactable people, increase staffing
Police are stressing safety as their number one priority amid lootings in flood-stricken areas, and they urged people affected by Cyclone Gabrielle to report if they are safe.
One in critical condition after fight in Auckland
One person is in a critical condition after three people were taken to hospital following a fight in East Auckland last night.
Gloriavale: Details of crimes committed by founder made public for first time
The founder of Gloriavale was jailed for cruel and bizarre sexual offending under the guise of education or preparation for marriage, court documents show.
Two women, man facing 72 charges over sex, ill-treatment offences at care facility
A 72-year-old woman is among three arrested and charged over alleged historical offending at a contracted care facility in Auckland.
