Crime
Police probe gang links to Hawke's Bay rugby match shooting
An investigation has been launched after shots were fired at a team van after a Hawke's Bay third division rugby match on Saturday.
Man accused of North Shore kidnapping named; other suspect still sought
The 32-year-old was charged after a woman was forced into a car and badly injured.
Funding boost for Auckland CBD security
An employers' representative has welcome the news of a funding boost for downtown Auckland safety and security.
Former drug dealer given second chance as dealer of pre-loved goods
Adeena Paaske's "lightbulb" moment was the morning armed police burst into her Oamaru house, hand-cuffed her son, and then arrested her.
Auckland city business boss presses case for downtown police station
The central city business association says a police station downtown is still necessary to crack down on crime.
Kids still playing chicken with trains on notorious rail bridge
New video has emerged showing children playing chicken with a train and just clearing it as they jump into the Waikato River from a railway bridge.
Five arrests after three aggravated robberies in Waikato
Investigations into an aggravated robbery in Taupō and two aggravated robberies in Matamata have led to five arrests.
Police release name, photo of 'dangerous' suspect in kidnapping
Police believe the man was shot - either by himself or his accomplice - and he may be seeking medical help.
Man admits his driving caused deaths of his two children
Ghomer Yaris Dulay's car hit a gravel surface going 120kmh.
Knife found at scene of deadly Gisborne brawl
Detectives say it is among a large number of items that have been.
Kaikōura man charged over role in network of scammers
The man is alleged to have been involved in the large-scale scamming of New Zealanders through text messages.
Proposed anti-gang laws: What you need to know
We've been hearing a lot about anti-gang measures, with new legislation going through Parliament. RNZ is here to explain what it's all about.
Woman charged with murder after Northland death
Police said it was believed the women knew each other and it was an isolated incident.
Invercargill grappling with rise in teenage offending, mayor says
Vehicle theft, break-ins, assaults, and death and rape threats are among the rising youth crime in the southern city, Nobby Clark says.
Public meeting held as Invercargill has surge in crime
'An inappropriate level of youth crime.' The country's southern most city is holding a public meeting as Invercargill experiences a surge in crime. The mayor Nobby Clark says as well as youth crime… Audio
Police on hunt for 3 people after kidnapping on Auckland's North Shore
Police are on the hunt for three people after a kidnapping on Auckland's North Shore last night. Officers responded to reports of a gunshot, following an altercation at a property on Sunnyhaven Avenue… Audio
More than two million child sex abuse files found in man's possession
A Westport man with a history of obtaining child sex abuse material is again facing similar charges for more than two million files.
Dog statue cut from base in Rotorua
The hunt is on in Rotorua for a statue of a beloved stray dog which has been cut from its base and stolen.
The dog named Harawene roamed an area beside Te Ngae Road which is part of State Highway… Audio
Woman 'dragged' out of bed during kidnapping, witness says
Police are on the hunt for a trio behind the attack, while a caregiver has told media in detail about what happened.
Manhunt underway after North Shore kidnapping
A manhunt is underway in Auckland for three people after a violent kidnapping on the North Shore on Tuesday night.
The police say a woman was forced from a property in Beach Haven into a car after an… Audio