Crime
'A licence to assault': Warnings on potential changes to Crimes Act
Some of the proposed changes to the Crimes Act could result in deaths, the Justice Select Committee was told today. Audio
Worries that citizen arrests could result in deaths
A licence to assault that could result in deaths. That stark warning to the Justice Select Committee today as it considers amendments to the Crimes Act, including breeding the circumstances under… Audio
Prostitution, underage sex and drugs: Murderer's criminal history revealed
Michael Scott Rodger was found guilty of murdering and dismembering Richard Leman on Thursday. RNZ can now reveal his extensive criminal history under a different name.
Whangārei man charged after woman shot in foot
Police say the woman needed surgery after suffering the wound.
Arsonist who targeted ex-partner's home pleads guilty
A man broke into his ex-partner's home late one night, poured petrol on furniture in the downstairs lounge then set it alight.
Notorious human trafficker loses bid to cut sentences
Joseph Matamata was jailed for 11 years in 2020 for using 13 people as slaves and 10 charges of human trafficking.
Threat made towards Timaru school investigated
Police were alerted to the message on Tuesday and were working on identifying the person responsible.
Home intruder hit with golf club following serious assault
Police were searching for a man who entered a home and seriously assaulted a person in Mahia.
Five years for killing friend who looked upon him as an older brother
Family of Te Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley spoke at the sentencing of Rakai Jacob Thompson.
McSkimming asked to pay back taxpayer-funded hotel nights with Ms Z
The former deputy commissioner used police funds to pay for up to 10 stays at hotels in Wellington during an affair.
Hundreds of fines handed out weekly to freedom campers
Three months since Queenstown introduced new freedom camping rules, many travellers are having far more expensive summer escapes than they bargained on. Every day, enforcement officers are handing out… Audio
Little Penguins being left to die after dog attacks
Lying on the rocks and left to die, with puncture wounds, exposed bones and sometimes missing limbs. That is the state Little Penguins or Korora are being found in on coastlines around the country… Audio
Surf Life Saving strips convicted sex offender of awards and life membership
It comes more than a year after Tim Jago was sentenced for his crimes.
Shots fired at Rihanna's LA mansion, woman booked on suspicion of attempted murder
The popstar was inside the home at the time, reports say, with the suspect arrested shortly after.
Executive who paid teen for sex sentenced to home detention
The court denied the man permanent name suppression, but he still cannot be named.
Australians in Bali sentenced for murder of Melbourne father
Bali District Court judges said the murder had caused concern on the popular tourist island, where violent crimes related to firearms were rare.
Executive convicted of receiving 'sexual services' from minor
A former executive has been sentenced to 10 months home detention in the Auckland District Court today for paying an underage girl for "commercial sexual services." Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to… Audio
First responder facing child exploitation charges keeps name secret
The man, whose name and occupation are suppressed, has pleaded not guilty.
Papakura incident ends with person covered in blood, another arrested
Neighbours told RNZ police were a common sight on the street.
German shepherd breeder convicted of neglect, still allowed dogs
One of Anne Glover's puppies was found dead and three others had to be euthanised.
