Crime
Citizen arrest powers to be expanded to deal with shoplifters
Currently, the Crimes Act only allows people to make a citizen's arrest at night, but Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says they'll soon be able to happen any time of the day. Audio
Police arrest 11 for gang patch breaches at Mongrel Mob tangi
Gang patches, a replica pistol, ammo and over 20 cannabis plants were also seized.
Feature interview: BTS in the scam industry
It's easy to say "you should have known better' when someone falls victim to a scam". Every day, smart people lose life savings to con artists who know exactly how to exploit trust. Scams are a global… Audio
Details of new citizen's arrest rules unveiled
A law change means members of the public will be able to try to stop crimes at any time, and can defend property using "reasonable force".
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 February 2025
In today's episode, experts in safety and hostility training are sceptical about the government's potential plans to give people the power to detain fellow citizens, Australian Defence officials… Audio
New information released on 1998 West Coast cold case murder of David Robinson
The new information came to light after re-interviewing people in mid-February.
Two men arrested, one on the run after Auckland liquor store ram raid
Police were called to the burglary in Flat Bush.
North Korean hackers steal record NZ$2.6 billion in single crypto hack
It's the largest crypto hack on record, security experts say.
A change in thinking over shaken baby syndrome
A supposed shaken baby case is raising questions over the misdiagnosis of injured infants, with authorities rushing to lay the blame on parents.
When shaken baby syndrome verdict is unsafe
A supposed shaken baby case is raising questions over the misdiagnosis of injured infants, with authorities rushing to lay the blame on parents Audio
Labour criticises retail crime advisory group spend
Chair Sunny Kaushal defends compensation for his work with the group as an announcement from the government on crime looms.
Sightings of car seen leaving scene of Masterton church fire sought
A green Ford Festiva was seen leaving one of the Masterton church fires.
Four arrested over spate of Waihi burglaries
Four people have been arrested after a spate of burglaries in wahi, two of whom were arrested walking past the police station.
Who killed Wellington's emu?
Almost 120 years ago, a tragic incident captured headlines across the nation. The emu at Wellington Zoo was found dead in its enclosure only ten days after it arrived. Did the emu die of natural… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 February 2025
On today's episode, former government minister Andrew Bayly says he regrets placing a staff member in an uncomfortable position, and admits he behaved in an inappropriate and overbearing way, Foreign… Audio
Police Commissioner on gang patch ban success
People on both sides on the thin blue line agree the ban on gang patches has been a huge success. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Why Nick Wallis Continues Covering the UK's Post Office Scandal
Kim Hill speaks with journalist Nick Wallis about his time covering the UK’s Great Post Office scandal - described as England's worst miscarriage of justice - and discovers the story is far from over.
…Mark Mitchell speaks on govt new gang laws
More than 76 gang patches and more than 315 other insignia items have been seized by police since the government's new gang laws came into force in November. They've laid more than 3000 charges… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 24 February 2025
In today's episode, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly has resigned his ministerial positions after what he says was an "animated discussion" that ended with him placing a hand on a… Audio
Woman charged over parcel theft spree
Hamilton police said in recent weeks they had received a number of reports about parcels going missing from doorsteps.
