Crime
Police fire shot at man driving towards them while trying to avoid arrest
Police say no one was hurt and the man was later apprehended and arrested.
The story behind our retail crime statistics
Nicholas Dynon is a security risk consultant and chief editor of NZ Security Magazine, a director at Optic Security, and joins Emile Donovan. Audio
'Violent and disgusting': Man who stalked, murdered woman in her home jailed
Nathan Boulter has been handed at least 17 years in prison for killing Chantal McDonald, whose daughter says she's haunted by the killing.
Man admits murdering woman on Auckland bus
Kael Leona pleaded guilty to murder and strangulation of Bernice Louise Marychurch, just weeks before he was due to stand trial.
Further delay in trial over Alan Hall's wrongful conviction
Two men are facing charges of wilfully attempting to pervert the course of justice.
Man arrested after allegedly shooting victim at their front door
The victim was taken to the hospital in a serious condition.
'You wanna be gay?': Sydney teens bashed on camera in IS-inspired attacks
James, 16, screams as a pack of black-clad figures drag him to the ground and stomp his head while an attacker films on his phone.
Russell Brand pleads not guilty to further rape, sex assault charges
The British actor and comedian appeared at Southwark Crown Court in London and denied accusations of raping one woman and sexually assaulting another in 2009.
'If I'm guilty, I'm guilty': What a father who admitted killing his son told a journalist
Nearly two years before Mukzameel Ali pleaded guilty to killing his son Mustafa, he gave his account of what happened.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell discusses new move on orders
The Police Association is questioning whether officers are the right people to help rough sleepers get the social support they need. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
New revelations about Jevon McSkimming
It's been revealed Jevon McSkimming claimed he pursued harassment charges against a woman who accused him of sexual assault after he was advised to by then Police Commissioner Andrew Coster. National… Audio
The arrest heard around the world
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's dramatic arrest is the first of its kind for the royal family in nearly 400 years, and has shaken the House of Windsor Audio
Police commended on retreat from 'hostile' group at car meet
Coastal ward councillor Janet Fleming, said that kind of behaviour had no place in South Taranaki.
Historic war medals found during search, police looking for owners
The medals include a 1939-1945 star, an Atlantic star, a Burma star, and the 1939-1945 war medal.
Police seeking two cyclists chased by dogs involved in Kaihu attack
Police want to speak to two cyclists who were chased by dogs in a small Northland town where a woman was fatally attacked. 62 year old Mihiata Te Rore died after suffering what police have described… Audio
Man charged over indecent assaults of students, teacher
The incidents took place on Auckland's North Shore.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 23 February 2026
Police will be given new powers to move on beggars and homeless people, but there is a catch: officers say they do not have the time or resources to enforce them, and it could mean they are unable to… Audio
Man sought after allegedly entering home, assaulting occupant
Police say the assault was unprovoked.
Trial over Alan Hall's wrongful conviction delayed
Two men are facing charges related to the wrongful conviction in the 1980s.
The dreams behind the doors Epstein promised to open
Admission into elite universities. A job that promised travel around the world. An audition for Victoria's Secret. This is how Jeffery Epstein lured his victims.
