Crime
Couple charged over alleged $4.1 million Ponzi scheme
The pair claimed to be experienced investors who managed funds as well as offering financial advice and financial literacy training through two companies, the SFO says.
Ruakaka reacts to murder charges over two childrens' deaths
A woman is due to appear in Whangārei district court today charged with murdering two children in the Northland town of Ruakākā. The children were found dead at a property on Peter Snell Drive… Audio
Woman charged in Ruakaka double homicide
Murder charges have ben laid over the Ruakaka deaths of 2 children. Detective Inspector Bridget Doell of Northland CIB say they have charged a woman in connection with the homicide investigation… Audio
Woman charged with murder over Ruakaka deaths
Murder charges have been laid over deaths of two children in Ruakaka. Detective Inspector Bridget Doell of Northland CIB said they have charged a woman in connection with the homicide investigation… Audio
Ruakākā community devastated as double homicide investigation launched
A small Northland community is reeling tonight after two people were found dead in a home in Ruakākā.
Mt Roskill liquor store manager frustrated at multiple robberies
A Mount Roskill liquor store manager at his wits end after multiple robberies in the last few months.
He had applied for assistance from the Government's crime prevention fund but didn't qualify… Video, Audio
Homicide inquiry after two children found dead in Northland home
A small Northland community is reeling tonight after two children were killed in their home, in Ruakākā.
A homicide investigation has been launched by police, who have cordoned off a street in the… Video, Audio
Investigation underway in Ruakākā after 2 bodies found
Northland police are investigating the discovery of two bodies at a property in Ruakākā this morning. They were called to a property on Peter Snell Drive. RNZ reporter Lucy Xia spoke to Max Towle. Audio
Former US Marine charged with manslaughter in NYC subway choking death
Daniel Penny was arraigned on one count of second-degree manslaughter where his bond was set at $100,000 and he was ordered to surrender his passport.
74yo rail protester granted electronically monitored bail
A protester charged with repeatedly blocking Wellington roads has been granted bail, and a judge has allowed a rare insight into how he made his decision.
Homicide inquiry begins after man suffers fatal injuries
The death of a man in Palmerston North last night is being investigated as a homicide.
Whangārei lion park director Dale Vallance guilty of indecent assault
A well-known tourist park director on trial for indecently assaulting five women has been found guilty on 10 out of 12 charges and can now be named.
Name suppression lifted for one of three men in court over Whangārei petrol station death
Name suppression has lapsed for one of three men charged over the death of Shayden Perkinson outside a petrol station in Whangārei last month.
Brothel owner sentenced to home detention over tax evasion
A Wellington brothel owner who pocketed a third of his worker's earnings and only took cash payments has been sentenced to 11 months home detention on tax evasion charges.
Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne jailed for sexual assault
The former Australian NRL player has been sentenced to more than four years in jail after a jury found he sexually assaulted a woman at her Newcastle home in 2018.
Man filmed naked young boys in public changing rooms across Christchurch
The father of a young boy who was secretly filmed in a changing room while naked says he is thankful his son is naïve to the "evil" of this world.
Why can white-collar criminals benefit from leniency provisions in NZ law?
Opinion - Leniency and immunity provisions available to whistleblower cartel participants raise questions of equality of justice and imply some level of acceptance of a serious form of…
Cult mum who allegedly beat toddler daughter to death pleads not guilty to murder
A mother who allegedly beat her 2-year-old daughter to death with a piece of plastic pipe while living in a cult in rural Sydney in 1987 has pleaded not guilty to murder.
'I let him know what they'd done had killed him' - Trial continues in teen's killing
The host of a birthday party has broken down in tears describing how she comforted Christchurch teenager Connor Whitehead in his final moments after he was shot, reassuring him he would be okay.
Connor Whitehead trial: Boy killed after teen asked for help to scare off gang members at party, court told
Two men are standing trial, accused of murdering 16-year-old Connor Whitehead when they arrived at an out-of-control party with guns in November 2021.
