Crime
PM's senior press secretary accused of recording sex workers
Questions are being raised about why the Prime Minister's office did not know that a senior press secretary was investigated by police last year. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Inquest into Lynmall terror attack continues
The inquest into the Lynmall terror attack will see further analysis of video showing how the assault unfolded. Finn Blackwell has more. Audio
To speak or not? The high-stakes choice in criminal trials
To shed some light on why a murder-accused like Erin Patterson might decide to speak in her own defence, Auckland criminal lawyer John Munro joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Surivors of Lynn Mall terrorist attack give evidence at inquest
Survivors of the Lynn Mall terrorist attack in Auckland have given evidence today as they seek closure from a coronial inquest. Following legal arguments yesterday, the hearing began in earnest today… Audio
Prolific shoplifter sentenced to two years in prison
Police said she was offending on an almost daily basis.
Science: How sitting shrinks your brain, crime from the cradle
Science commentator Allan Blackman looks at how sitting for hours can affect your brain - even if you're doing regular exercise. A major new study has tracked 80,000 Queenslanders, looking at how… Audio
'Boom, boom, you can all die'
Dunedin man kicked out of Salvation Army flat after threatening neighbours.
Lawyer claims she took $200k of client funds to escape abusive relationship
The woman said she lived in constant fear of her husband.
Man charged after police find military-style shotgun in vehicle
The 34-year-old man is due in court.
Farmer convicted, fined $40,000 for allowing effluent into river
Judge Dickey says she finds the share milker to have been highly careless.
What happened to Ashton?
The untold story of a vulnerable four-year-old's violent death - and why police didn't charge anyone with killing him. Audio
Hundreds march in Kaikohe to pay tribute to 3-year-old
Up to 400 people marched down Kaikohe's main street yesterday to pay tribute to the short life of a three-year-old girl. One of the organisers, Mutunga Rameka, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
No one charged over death of four-year-old
The man who a coroner says likely inflicted injuries that killed a four-year-old boy insists he was not responsible. National crime correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Inquest into the death of LynnMall knife attacker to begin
An inquest into the death of the man shot dead by police after stabbing shoppers at an Auckland supermarket in 2021 is to begin.
'Cry for help': Man's confession exposes dark addiction
A man's attempt at taking his own life opened a Pandora's Box on his addiction to child exploitation material.
Woman stole stranger's identity to create fictitious carer and claim benefits
Diane Marie Baumann used a stranger's driver's licence to create a fictitious carer for herself and receive payments.
Cop who stomped on man during arrest resigns, avoids prosecution
The police said it wasn't in the public interest to charge the officer.
Tauranga bracing for another street racer event
Police have told RNZ they were aware of a possible event in Tauranga on Sunday night.
Jailed 'cold-blooded' killer still denies stabbing German hitchhiker 20 years ago
Nearly 20 years ago after killing Birgit Brauer, Michael Scott Wallace still denies the crime.
