Crime
'Cyclists are underclass road users': Truck driver acquitted after death at intersection
Kelly Shearer was charged with careless driving causing death but judge says road layout contributed to the accident.
Are our name suppression laws fit-for-purpose?
With another 'prominent New Zealander' in the headlines over unnamed charges, Wellington media lawyer Steven Price joins Emile Donovan to discuss how name suppression works. Audio
Hawke's Bay business burgled six times in two months
The mobile coffee car and bike repair service owner says he has recovered one of 11 bikes stolen. Audio
Customs seize $58.2 million of cocaine at Tauranga port
The container with the six duffel bags of cocaine came from Kingston, Jamaica.
Hawkes Bay business suffers six burglaries in two months
A fledgling Hawkes Bay business is ten of thousands of dollars out of pocket after six burglaries in just two months. Pedalista is a mobile coffee and bike repair service that operates from a… Audio
'Incident' at Mt Eden prison leads to murder charge
A 32-year-old man has been arrested and will appear at Auckland District Court on Thursday.
Kidnapping charge after man steals ambulance with cop, paramedic on board
A 20-year-old Invercargill man is facing several charges, including two counts of kidnapping.
Watch: Justice Minister introduces stronger penalties for low-level theft
Shoplifters could be issued on-the-spot tickets up to $1000 as part of the government's latest crime crackdown.
Baby found with critical injuries in Foxton
Police are working to establish how the baby boy came to be injured.
Top cop says recruits know money is 'not everything' as new police college opens
The police commissioner says he is hearing from former Kiwi cops who relocated to Australia who want to come back - but admitted the pay across the ditch is better.
Podcast uncovers Christchurch Mosque shooter's ties to global far-right
New evidence suggests the Christchurch terrorist was no lone wolf, but part of a broader extremist ecosystem.
Man charged in relation to Auckland homicide
A 31-year-old man had been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Harsher jail terms to come for 'coward punch' attacks
The Government is changing the law so a coward punch, or king hit, is a specified offence with jail terms of between eight years and life. Walk without Fear Trust Spokesperson Mike Angove spoke to… Audio
New forensic evidence in the Khandallah murder trial
Forensic evidence in the Khandallah murder trial shows blood spatters at the base of a bedroom wall indicating a blow was dealt while the victim lay on the floor. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Corin… Audio
Harsher penalties announced for 'one punch' attacks
The government says new penalties for those who hurl coward punches will reflect the gravity of their crime. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
New Brenton Tarrant podcast is released
A lengthy investitation here and overseas, into terrorist Brenton Tarrant claims he was radicalised much earlier than previously known. A multi-part podcast "Secrets We Keep: Lone Actor" in his… Audio
'Good initiative' - PM defends boot camps after teenager removed
PM defends the government's military boot camps pilot following the removal of a participant after a court appearance
Man in custody following homicide in Auckland
A man is in custody after a police search for a "person of interest" following the death of a man in Ōtāhuhu.
How jurors will decide the outcome of mushroom triple-murder trial
Erin Patterson is accused of murdering three relatives and attempting to murder a fourth at a lunch at her home in south-east of Melbourne.
Khandallah murder trial: Blood splatter found around the kitchen sink
Forensic scientist says it appeared someone washed blood-stained hands or an object in sink.
