Crime
'Dumbest thing I've done': Police Commissioner confesses to speeding ticket
Richard Chambers says he was "away with the fairies" when he was pulled over speeding last week.
One-tonne bronze 'Peace Bell' stolen from Auckland garden
An Auckland local board chair is astonished a bronze bell was stolen from the Japanese Garden in Henderson. Audio
Teen charged after massive fire at old Palmerston North pub
An 18-year-old is facing an arson charge and police say more people are likely to be arrested.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 13 December 2025
Nick Perry, a former Assistant Police Commissioner says the recent misconduct findings will have cops across the country feeling disappointed and let down ; Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster… Audio
Man who once kidnapped ex-girlfriend in 38-hour ordeal pleads guilty to woman's murder
It can now be revealed the man is Nathan Boulter.
RNZ’s Sam Sherwood with the latest on IPCA report
A woman who accused the disgraced former police Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming of sexual offending remains before the court on charges of harassing another police officer and his wife. National… Audio
Refugee businessman sentenced for $800,000 stolen car chop shop
A refugee from Afghanistan went on to establish a chop shop which received $800,000 worth of stolen cars.
Man faces over 10 charges after indiscriminate attacks
Several people were injured after a man walked down a West Auckland road assaulting people he came across, police say.
Survivors of abuse in care say government promises were hollow
A year on from the Prime Minister's apology, survivors of abuse in care have fired a shot across the bows of the government, telling them their promises were hollow and their actions are failing… Audio
Inside a 'cover-up': The top cops, the 'quasi investigation' and the officers who stood up
"It doesn't take a rocket scientist… Jevon has tried to get rid of this by making a complaint," wrote one officer, "... this looks like a cover-up."
The rise and fall of Andrew Coster
He was once considered a liberal darling and champion of progressive policing, now Andrew Coster's reputation and legacy are in tatters. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch reports. Audio
Police commissioner says IPCA report reveals cover up
The IPCA report that has found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police has revealed a long police roll of dishonour; staff and senior officers identified only by their ranks, each hidden… Audio
Police seeking two hooded men in Gisborne death probe
A father of four died after being shot in the early hours of 29 September, and police are still piecing together the circumstances around his death.
Third person charged with Te Puke murder
Police have also charged three men with burglary, and all six are to appear in Tauranga District Court Wednesday afternoon.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 November 2025
The fallout from a damning finding of serious misconduct and now confirmation of a coverup at the highest levels of the police is continuing; A charity boxing match in Wairoa has been cancelled due to… Audio
Explainer: The ins and outs of the McSkimming case
If you've heard any news at all today, you'll be aware the Independent Police Conduct Authority has released a report into the Police's handling of complaints about former Deputy Commissioner Jevon… Audio
'Strong' leads as police hunt for Christchurch shooting suspect
A woman remains in a stable condition in hospital after being shot at a Wainoni property on Monday night.
Labour’s Ginny Andersen responds to IPCA report
Labour's Ginny Andersen spoke to Charlotte Cook about damning findings of serious misconduct and a what the Commissioner is calling a coverup at the highest levels of NZ Police. Audio
Latest on reaction to damning IPCA report
The fallout from a damning finding of serious misconduct and now confirmation of a coverup at the highest levels of the police is continuing. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Charlotte… Audio
'Absolute shambles': Victim advocate calls for Coster to front up
"Andy Coster has got a lot to answer for ... It's only Andy Coster that can actually tell us why he did what he did," Louise Nicholas says. Audio
