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Air rifle fired into Dunedin house window
Police are asking anyone who saw anything unusual around the Sawyers Bay area to come forward.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 October 2025
The government has released the full draft of New Zealand's new Year 0 to 10 curriculum as opposition from within the educational sector grows to the proposed changes; More than half a million tickets… Audio
NZ Police Commissioner asks Aussie counterpart for explanation
The NZ Police Commissioner has asked his counterpart in Australia for a please explain, after learning that the Northern Territory has renewed its recruitment drive for Police Officers in New Zealand… Audio
'Do not approach': Search for duo after man killed at home
Tristan Oakes, died in hospital after being shot in his home.
Commissioner wants answers as Australia ramps up recruiting of Kiwi cops
Richard Chambers has sent his Northern Territory counterpart a please explain. Audio
Crash on Otago bridge closes section of SH1
As travellers return home from the long weekend, crashes have closed or backed up parts of the main highway.
Charges laid after online threats against Islamic Centre - Police
An 18-year-old faces charges of causing harm by posting digital communication, after threatening the Wellington Islamic Centre.
'Cost to the economy enormous': Storms, accidents, road closures hurt trucking industry
Police insist they have a responsibility to victims and their families to thoroughly investigate road crashes.
74-year-old found dead was 'devoted' to family, son wanted by police
Karen Gilbert-Palmer was found dead on 15 October and Police have been searching for her son, Jeremy Robertson, for over a week in connection with her death.
IPCA finishes investigation into former Deputy Police Commissioner
Jevon McSkimming resigned as the country's second most powerful cop in May and is now facing charges of possessing child sexual exploitation and bestiality materials.
Police seeking information regarding missing person, Aimee
The 17-year old was reported missing from the Palmerston North area in mid-October, police said.
Police appeal decisions to return confiscated gang patches
At least three judges have ruled in favour of returning patches to gang members in the year since legislation criminalising the display of gang insignia came into effect.
Puzzle over identity of dead Canterbury man resolved
The man whose body was found a month ago has now been formally identified.
'Frightening accident': Man killed by falling tree as gales bound Wellington
"We've seen close calls before, we've seen falling branches just miss people", says the woman who came across the man hit by a falling branch.
Rock thrown through MP Matt Doocey's car
The sign-written car was found with a hole in its rear window.
Police probe construction company boss accused of taking thousands
The company's director Hemi Arapeta Tiopira has not responded to RNZ's multiple requests for comment.
'Do the right thing': Two years on from Baby Ru's killing
Police say its never too late for those who know what happened to the toddler to tell the truth.
Pahīatua homicide: Photo of man of interest released
A woman was found dead at a home in Arthur Street, Pahīatua, on 15 October.
Concern for missing Palmerston North teen
Police have asked anyone with information to get in touch.
Two dead after plane skids off Hong Kong runway
A cargo plane flying from Dubai skidded off the runway into the sea while landing at Hong Kong International Airport.