Police
Police search homes after man's arrest over Christchurch murder
Police have seached properties in two Christchurch suburbs after the death of Tyrone Munns.
Cannabis operation goes up in smoke during house fire
Police are investigating a fire at an abandoned property in the suburb of Manurewa overnight.
One dead, another in critical condition after crash in Canterbury
Emergency services were called to Little River about 10.40am on Thursday.
Homicide and aggravated burglary in Wellington's Miramar are believed to be linked
Police are now treating the cases as being linked.
Arrests made after teens flee in stolen car, damage police vehicles
An 18-year-old is before the courts and a 14-year-old has been referred to YouthAid.
More police sent to Wellington amid serious crime spate
Extra investigators are being brought in after a series of deaths and crimes.
Two police officers used excessive force in 2022 Auckland arrests - IPCA finding
Two police officers were found to have used excessive force while arresting two men in central Auckland.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 3 April 2025
On today's episode, an RNZ investigation has revealed ministers were lobbied by infant formula companies in the months before the government ditched tougher rules for how formula is made and sold, the… Audio
Just over 30 percent of NZers feel less safe than 12 months ago: Poll
Just over a quarter of respondents to the RNZ-Reid Research Poll reported feeling safer, while 31.5 percent said no, they didn't. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio
British couple's death in Wellington treated as murder-suicide
Police said they were not seeking anyone else in relation to the deaths.
Two apartments found stacked with stolen gear, four arrested - police
More than 80 stolen items were seized by police.
'Something bad has happened': Police converge after body found in Wellington suburb
Police are telling residents to expect to see a large number of officers. Audio
Police name uber driver killed in Wellington motorway crash
Police are still investigating the cause of the crash.
'An unimaginable loss' - Fatal dog attack investigation continues
Three dogs are in Western Bay of Plenty District Council custody after a four-year-old boy was attacked on Friday near Katikati.
Anaru Moana homicide: Fourth person charged with murder
A 32-year-old South Canterbury woman has been charged with the 2021 murder of Waimate man Anaru Moana.
Should police have more powers to control protests?
Retired district court judge David Harvey says the proposed laws would mean the spontaneous nature of protest would be nullified. Audio
Man charged with murder after person found dead on Kawerau doorstep
The man was found dead on the front doorstep of a home on Onslow St in Kawerau in February.
Investigation reveals empty wheelhouse to blame for Austro Carina grounding
An investigation has found a fishing boat that ran aground on the Banks Peninsula in 2023 did so because the wheelhouse was empty. Transport Accident Investigation Commission manager surface… Audio
Not everyone's interactions with police the same - Green MP
Police patrols are a polarising issue, Tamatha Paul says, and how you feel about them depends on who you are and your previous interactions. Audio
Man charged over string of sexual indecency acts on buses
The 27-year-old is alleged to have targeted women travelling alone on the service in Wellington.
