Law
Sinister picture of Las Vegas gunman emerges
Accountant and high-stakes gambler Stephen Paddock meticulously planned the attack, installing his own security cameras inside and outside his hotel room, from where he fatally shot 59 people and… Video, Audio
Child doctor urges NZ to address child abuse issues
Rotorua paediatrician Johan Morreau tells us the time has come for politicians to agree on measures to make sure children are not exposed to danger from dysfunctional families. He gave evidence on… Audio
New Zealander wins appeal after deportation from Australia
A New Zealander who faced deportation from Australia has had a rare win through an appeals tribunal, which heard he had never been in jail and threw out claims he had been in a violent gang. The man… Audio
How did Australia stop mass shootings?
The horror of a mass shooting has brought about stricter gun control in one country - Australia.
In 1996 when 35 people were killed and 23 wounded in Port Arthur, the Australian government moved… Audio
Las Vegas: Paddock latest in string of 'lone wolf' shooters
Las Vegas police are continuing to look for a motive behind Sunday's mass shooting. They have been scouring 64-year-old Stephen Paddock's personal and financial history for signals that could help… Audio
Las Vegas shooting reignites gun control debate
The White House has dismissed attempts to restart the debate over gun control debate, with Donald Trump saying "we will be talking about gun laws as time goes by". But that admonishment is cutting no… Audio
Stories of heroism emerge from Las Vegas shooting
Police are working to establish the motive behind a mass shooting which left at least 59 dead and another 527 injured in Las Vegas. Gunman Stephen Paddock opened fire from the 32nd floor of the… Audio
Trump to talk gun laws 'as time goes by'
As the authorities in Las Vegas continue to search for a motive for the Las Vegas massacre, Donald Trump has said "we will be talking about gun laws as time goes by". This after lone gunman Stephen… Audio
Name suppression extended for Gloriavale accused
A man charged with historical sexual offences at the West Coast religious community of Gloriavale has had his name suppression extended. Video
Video: Shooting 'just destroys my heart' - US ambassador
Watch - The US Ambassador to New Zealand Scott Brown says he doesn't know what the answer is to stopping more mass shootings in America. Video, Audio
Witnesses describe horror of Las Vegas terror attack
Police say they have found at least 42 more firearms, explosives and thousands of rounds of ammunition following a raid at the Nevada home of the Las Vegas gunman. Video, Audio
Families urged to take a stand against child abuse at Moko inquest
The former head of the Women's Refuge, Merepeka Raukawa-Tait, has called on families to stand up and take a stand against violence on children at the inquest into Moko's death. Audio
Gloriavale sex abuser granted name suppression extension
The man, in his forties, was arrested in September on two charges of unlawful sexual connection and two charges of indecent assault. RNZ reporter Logan Church was at court. Video, Audio
Las Vegas shooting death toll likely to rise
The brother of the US gunman who killed 59 people at a Las Vegas concert says he has no idea why his brother opened fire, nor that he had a collection of weapons. Correspondent Patrice Howard joins… Video, Audio
Las Vegas shooting: 'I thought we were done'
US authorities are puzzled why lone-gunman Stephen Paddock, 64, opened fire on people attending the Route 91 concert in Las Vegas, killing 59 and injuring more than 500. Video, Audio
Five charged over deaths of uncle and nephew
Five men have been charged over the men found dead in the Mamaku Forest in Bay of Plenty.
Inquest into death of man shot by police in Myer's Park
Coroner Katherine Greig is considering whether 21-year-old David Cerven provoked police to shoot him. RNZ reporter Edward Gay, who was at the inquest, reports. Audio
Pamper party murderer sentenced to life imprisonment
The children of Carly Stewart, who was stabbed to death at a pamper party, are so traumatised they sleep with weapons beside their beds, their grandmother revealed in court. Sarah Robson reports. Audio
Freedom Camping restricted in Northland
Some sports fields, popular beaches and scenic reserves will be off limits for freedom campers in the North of the country this summer thanks to a new council bylaw. Audio
Louisa Wall weighs in on Australia same sex survey
The MP behind New Zealand's same-sex marriage law has slammed the Catholic Church for getting involved in Australia's postal survey on the issue. Audio
