Crime
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.
Concerns over gaps in anti-money laundering regime
Concerns over red tape and the cost pressures the regime places on reporting entities - some of which are small businesses with minimal resources has lead to further clarification and tweaking of the… Audio
Man punches probation officer, performs crude act in social worker's office, gropes paramedic
Everest Oketopa repeatedly groped a paramedic in the back of an ambulance, forcing them to move to the front of the vehicle to avoid him.
'Hell of a shock': Clutha death a possible murder-suicide attempt
Detectives are continuing to investigate the death of a woman at a Clutha property, where a man was also found critically injured.
Stolen turtles slowly make their way home to Hastings park
The red-eared slider turtles were taken after a large square hole was cut in the fence of the Cornwall Park aviary at the beginning of January.
Accused arsonist takes 'sovereign citizen' questions to judge
Daniel Miller declined to say if he understood the proceedings, instead demanding to know if Judge Catriona Doyle was using her full and legal name.
Why do some sexual abuse victims go on to offend in a similar way?
A survivor's story highlights how abuse shapes lives without defining them, as experts warn that stigma may stop victims from seeking help.
Man arrested after alleged kidnapping
The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning in Blenheim, police say.
UK to create new 'British FBI' police service
Britain's government said on Saturday it will create a new National Police Service, described as a "British FBI".
Victims get uneven access to funding due to appearance - report
One police representative said victims get uneven access depending on how they look, their history and whether they have criminal records.
Homicide investigation launched following Clutha death
It comes after a woman died at a Clutha property and a man remains in a critical condition in hospital.
