Crime
Eye surgeon who tried killing landlord 'totally lost the plot'
Ian William Dallison was sentenced to six years and 10 months' imprisonment after pleading guilty to several charges. Audio
Identity of body found in car confirmed as homicide probe continues
Police have released the name of a man found dead in a suspected homicide in Rangiora earlier this month.
Crime rise on Karangahape Road hurting local businesses
Auckland's Karangahape Road is home to more than 400 businesses and is widely known for its restaurants, coffee shops and boisterous night life.
But street crime is causing headaches for business… Audio
Christchurch eye surgeon sentenced for attempted murder
That's how the actions of Christchurch eye surgeon Ian Dallison were described in the High Court this morning as he was sentenced for the attempted murder of his former landlord.
Dallison received… Audio
The Panel with Julia Hartley Moore and Martin Bosley (Part 2)
Today on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Julia Hartley Moore and Martin Bosley discuss a potential solution for street racers in Rotorua. Plus, they discuss how people cope with pain, the… Audio
Arrest warrant issued for former investment executive over alleged $2m fraud
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a former executive of a Nelson-based investment services company, who is facing fraud charges.
Christchurch eye surgeon sentenced to more than six years
This morning Christchurch eye surgeon Ian Dallison was sentenced to more than six years in jail for an attack on his former landlord and the man's wife.
Adam Burns was in court, and spoke to Midday… Audio
Middlemore Hospital promises no more bogus doctors
Middlemore Hospital is promising it will be much harder for anyone to fake their way into a medical role, after a bogus doctor saw 80 patients.
31 year-old Yuvaraj Krishnan is starting a prison… Audio
'Bogus' doctor who faked his way to a job Middlemore Hospital sentenced to jail
A "bogus doctor" who faked his way to a job Middlemore Hospital had tried to get other jobs too, Googling how to remove moles and make cuts in skin.
Teenagers arrested over ram raids in Hamilton
Four young people have been arrested over recent ram-raid-style burglaries in the city.
Imposter doctor sentenced to more than three years jail
A man who pretended to be a doctor at Middlemore Hospital has been sentenced to three and a half years in jail.
30-year-old Yuvaraj Krishnan pleaded guilty to a series of fraud charges. He faked a… Video, Audio
Palmerston North Kmart staff threatened with fake guns, knives
Kmart staff in Palmerston North have been threatened with an imitation handgun and knives and fear more violence according to First Union.
It's been pushing for the store to fit staff with body cams… Video, Audio
Sexual violence survivors' advocate speaks on Christchurch case
Aviva Client Services Manager for Sexual Violence Services, Jo Bader, has assisted survivors in the case of two men convicted for drugging and raping women at a Christchurch bar.
She talks to Lisa… Video, Audio
Two men convicted on 68 charges in drug, rape case in Christchurch
A depraved web of rape, sexual violations, drink spiking - a five year investigation - and never ending trauma for the many victims.
Two men have been convicted of 68 charges in one of the biggest… Audio
Men convicted on dozens of charges over drink-spiking and sexual assault
The men, whose names remain suppressed, were convicted of 68 charges including rape, sexual violation, indecent assault and drink-spiking.
St Peter's teacher accused of historic assaults to face trial next year
The teacher, who has interim name suppression, briefly appeared in the Hamilton District Court on Thursday morning.
$100,000 of stolen goods found at Masterton address
Police said the property, which included vehicles, was found during a search on Monday.
Homicide investigation launched after man's death
The man died in hospital on Wednesday, nine days after being found with serious head injuries at a home in Manurewa.
Police officers caught misusing plate recognition technology
Five police officers have misused automatic number plate recognition technology to track vehicles outside of their responsibility.
Their misconduct was uncovered during a six-month review of the… Audio
Christchurch bar broken into twice during early morning crime spree
Sharkey's Bar owner Anthony Carrington is unsure whether the stress of running the business is still worth it. Audio
