Police
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.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 27 March 2025
On today's episode, the journalist who was accidentally added to a group-chat discussing US plans to bomb Yemen has released a series of unredacted text messages, the Parole Board has ordered the… Audio
Police Minister Mark Mitchell on increased police patrols
Green MP Tamatha Paul said she has had complaints about police beat patrols, and that a visible police presence makes people feel more on edge. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Green MP Tamatha Paul on increase in police patrols
Green MP Tamatha Paul is under fire for comments she made about increased police patrols. Paul spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Concerns new drug-driving testing could catch medication
Dr Catherine Crofts is worried over potential ramifications on Kiwis who are punished for taking prescription drugs. Audio
Roadside drug testing legislation passes final reading
Legislation to allow roadside drug testing has passed its third and final reading in Parliament. AA safety spokesperson Dylan Thomsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Investigation into grounding of Austro Carina released
An investigation has found a fishing boat which ran aground on Canterbury's Banks Peninsula in 2023 when it turned towards land and nobody was in the wheelhouse to stop it. Audio
Concerns ADHD medication may be picked up in roadside drug testing
Concerns have been raised that people using ADHD medication could be caught out by new police roadside drug testing. AUT Biosciences senior lecturer Dr Catherine Crofts spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Man smashes into police station, barricades himself inside with chainsaw
An axe and machete were also found after he smashed his way through the Murupara Police Station's front door. Audio
