Crime
Victim's dad fears murderer could kill again if released
Clayton Weatherston stabbed Sophie Elliott to death so viciously the knife broke. Now he's up for parole for the first time.
Collectors fear police aren't taking Pokémon card thefts seriously
Soaring collectible value has turned Pokémon and other gaming cards into targets for theft and fraud. Audio
PNG's Enga province leaders take stand against gun violence
Political leaders in Papua New Guinea's Highlands province of Enga have made a collective stand to end gun violence. Audio
Convicted double-murderer Scott Watson up for parole again
Watson was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1999 for the murder of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope, who went missing after a New Year's Eve party in the Marlborough Sounds.
ACT's refusal to back slavery bill prompts Labour and National to team up
A new process to skip the 'biscuit tin' lottery is being used for the first time - because ACT refused to support a government bill.
Man charged with murder after woman's death on New Year's Day
He was initially charged with assaulting a person in a family relationship.
Teen arrested, accused of assaulting bus driver
The bus driver was taken to hospital in a moderate condition.
Video emerges of mass brawl on Auckland's K' Rd
The fight is believed to have involved more than 50 people.
Small businesses not exempt from cyber-attacks - internet watchdog
It comes after a Napier law firm was targeted in January, with the attack affecting internal information about the firm as well as client documents.
Man charged in connection to Palmerston North shooting
The 33-year-old was found by police in a stolen car.
Sex offending by priest Rowan Donoghue 'deeply disturbing'
The rector of St Bede's college says the abuse by Fr Rowan Donoghue against boys more than two decades ago "makes me feel sick".
How a college priest was revealed as a sexual abuser
Suppression has been lifted, allowing a former friar - who admitted indecent assault and sexual violation relating to four boys - to be named.
Is violence on buses getting worse, and what's being done?
Explainer - A series of attacks - including a fatal stabbing - have raised concerns about the safety of riders. Video
Hutt Valley bar managers step up security after spate of armed robberies
Since December, three Hutt Valley bars have been targeted in similar ways and police say the crimes may be linked. Audio
Prison rates are at an all-time high
The record number of prisoners are bouncing between facilities around the country, stretching court resources and rehabilitation programmes.
Playing Tetris with an ever-growing prison population
The record number of prisoners are bouncing between facilities around the country, stretching court resources and rehabilitation programmes Audio
Mongols gang member and 501 deportee with firearms history caught with 3D-printed gun
Benjamin Henderson was also found with ammunition and methamphetamine.
'Really lovely road': Neighbours stunned as elderly woman found dead, teen in court
Police found the body of an elderly woman at a Burnham property after being called over an assault.
Minister defends 'absolutely fierce' retail crime group boss after a spate of resignations
Three of the five members have resigned in recent weeks.
Spate of armed robberies in Hutt Valley may be linked, police say
Police believe these robberies may be linked.
