Crime
Security guard assaulted with weapons in attempted Auckland burglary
The security guard stepped in and stopped the group from entering the shop while staff closed the security grille, police said.
New evidence on son's death gives father confidence of answers
Lachie Jones' father, Paul Jones, said he would go into the second phase of the inquest into his son's death with more confidence after newly discovered messages came to light.
Police had warned of gunman at Trump shooting - US Secret Service chief
However, the message did not reach the US Secret Service agents in time.
Shiori Ito - Black Box Diaries
Japanese journalist-turned director Shiori Ito tells her own story in Black Box Diaries. Her film is part of Whanau Marama - the New Zealand International Film Festival. In 2017 Shiori went public… Audio
Man accused of fleecing elderly people out of thousands in cash, gold
The 26-year-old has been charged with impersonating a police officer to take advantage of people.
PNG advocate shares horrors of sorcery violence
A woman who helps rescue victims of sorcery related violence in Papua New Guinea says the world needs to know the horrors inflicted upon innocents in her country. Audio
Man ordered to give up $600k he profited from illegal gambling, money laundering
Thomas Mackay Taniwha was found to be running "high turnover" poker games both in person and on online gambling platforms.
Jonah Lomu’s brother appears in court, charged with importing meth
The brother of All Black great Jonah Lomu is accused of being involved in a methamphetamine ring that imported thousands of dollars worth of the drug into New Zealand.
Rau Tongia murder trial: Lead defendant did not shoot him - defence
Defence for the lead defendant in the Karori murder trial says his client did not shoot Rau Tongia and that the science supports that.
Govt scraps 8 recommendations given after Christchurch terror attack
The Muslim community is outraged over the Government's decision to wind up its work on the response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch terror attack. The move would see it scrap… Audio
Muslim community outraged at govt scrapping recommendations
The Muslim community is outraged at the Government's decision to wind up its work on the response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch terror attack and scrap eight… Audio
Pauline Hanna seen with orange rope before death
An alleged murder victim was captured on CCTV a day before her death in possession of an orange rope found hanging from a balustrade in her home.
Yanfei Bao: Police confirm remains found belong to real estate agent
Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves said the remains were accepted by the Coroner today.
Police searching for Facebook Marketplace scammer
Ashleigh Houston is believed to be actively avoiding police, who want to speak to her about a number of Facebook Marketplace scams.
Suspects in murder of NZ tourist plead not guilty
US media report the three men facing murder charges in the botched robbery attempt that led to the death of a 68-year-old New Zealand tourist in California have pleaded not guilty.
Not enough safety nets to protect children from harm - Children's Commissioner
Chief Children's Commissioner Claire Achmed says the government needs to step up and act so not one more child dies of abuse. Audio
Major prisoner swap between US and Russia takes place
A major prisoner swap between the US and Russia has taken place, it's the biggest exchange of detainees since the Cold War. CNN state department producer Jennifer Hansler spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Not enough safety nets to protect children from harm: Report
The Independent Children's Monitor says at-risk kids are no safer now than they were in 2021, when five-year-old Malachi Subecz was murdered by a carer. Children's commissioner Claire Achmed spoke to… Audio
Driver who caused death of motorcyclist says she will never drive again
A woman who caused the death of a motorcyclist after failing to give way at an intersection near Māpua, says she will not drive again after the devastating crash.
Polkinghorne murder trial: Police quizzed on state of bedroom
A police sergeant giving evidence at a murder trial of a man accused of staging the murder of his wife to look like a suicide says there was no proof of the body being moved but the state of the…