Police
Man arrested over fatal bus stabbing
A 36-year-old has been taken into custody in central Auckland following two separate attacks on a bus travelling from Glenn Innes.
Manhunt underway after fatal stabbing on Auckland bus
A manhunt is underway after one man was fatally stabbed and another injured onboard the number 76 bus in east Auckland last night. Police have described it as "appalling" and unprovoked. A passenger… Audio
Man arrested after fatal Auckland bus stabbing
Police have arrested a man after two unprovoked attacks on two passengers on an East Auckland bus last night has left one dead, and another seriously injured in hospital. The first victim got off the… Audio
Five people with gang ties arrested over Ōrewa attacks
Police executed a series of search warrants across Auckland as part an investigation into the arson and ram raids of businesses in Orewa.
'Total nonsense': Minister hits back at claims he knew about McSkimming
Police Minister Mark Mitchell says the former Police Commissioner did not raise the allegations until November 6, 2024. Audio
Wellington maritime police no longer operating 24/7
Wellington's maritime police are no longer responding 24/7 to help boaties in trouble or to respond to crimes on the water. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio
Andrew Coster reignites McSkimming scandal
Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has reignited the Jevon McSkimming scandal - disputing claims put forward by politicians, the new top cop, and the IPCA. Acting political editor Craig… Audio
Coster unaware staff told to redirect McSkimming emails
A handwritten file note made by police regarding the processing of emails sent to Mark Mitchell said: "There are these emails. What do I do with them?"
Minister rejects claims he knew more about McSkimming situation
The police minister is rejecting claims he knew more about the Jevon McSkimming situation, than he let on. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Four injured after vehicle hits tree in Whatatutu
Two people suffered moderate injuries and two minor, after a vehicle hit a tree on Mangamaia Road
Man charged with murder after Mt Wellington stabbing
A 21-year-old man has been charged after the death of a man in the Auckland suburb on Friday.
Ex-police boss Coster claims Hipkins, Mitchell told about McSkimming allegations
Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster is defending himself, following a damning report into the handling of the Jevon McSkimming case.
Police shift search for alleged cop-killer Dezi Freeman to body recovery
Four months after two officers were shot dead, police say their search for fugitive Dezi Freeman now centres on locating his remains. Audio
Bomb disposal team called as Hāwera residents evacuated
Cordons were put in place, after "an item" was found on a nearby property.
Altercation leads to fatal stabbing in Mt Wellington
A man suffered multiple stab wounds during a confrontation with a group of people in the Auckland suburb.
Police working to resolve breath test data concerns 'as quickly as possible'
On Thursday, an NZTA spokesperson told RNZ it had paused $6m worth of police funding until the matter was resolved.
Police warn of rising online scams ahead of festive season
The golden rule with Facebook Marketplace is: "if a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is."
NZTA pauses millions in funding over false police breath tests
The New Zealand Transport Agency has frozen $6 million dollars of funding to police until it's satisfied they've met their alcohol breath test targets. It comes after RNZ revealed 30,000 breath tests… Audio
Police to improve scheme that allows disclosure of partner's history of violence
A UK criminologist says applications for information from police have fallen by nearly 75 percent in the last five years. Audio
Disclosure scheme on partner violence a ‘missed opportunity’
A scheme allowing the disclosure of a partner's history of violence has been labelled a missed opportunity to protect vulnerable people from family harm. Bill Hickman reports. Audio
