Crime
'Confusing and unhelpful' police directive canned
Police commissioner says staffer behind controversial theft and fraud memo 'thought they were being helpful'.
The Panel with Patrick Phelps and Sue Bradford (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Patrick Phelps and Sue Bradford. They discuss a directive from Police regarding shoplifters that has some scratching their heads and the… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 27 May 2025
In today's episode, the Police Commissioner has slammed a shoplifting directive issued to police, labelling it as "confusing and unhelpful", RNZ revealed last week a memo was sent to police about not… Audio
Man charged over Auckland school bus crash that injured child
The man is facing a charge of careless driving
Police Commissioner slams shoplifting directive
The Police Commissioner has slammed a shoplifting directive issued to police, labelling it as "confusing and unhelpful". National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Person struck by car doing burnouts as hundreds gather
Police have launched a "significant" investigation into the gathering.
Man charged with arson over Nelson house fire
One person was seriously injured and taken to hospital.
Retail group relieved police petty crime change not 'hard and fast rule'
A recent memo told staff not to bother with shoplifting allegations under $500, but police say it's not a firm policy. Audio
Retail NZ on police response to retail crimes
Retail New Zealand says ideally all crimes would get a police response, including shoplifting. Advocacy and advice manager Ann-Marie Johnson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Gutted to the core': Thieves steal hundreds of foodbank meals
Two individuals dressed in balaclavas and gloves broke into Hoon Hay Foodbank's walk-in freezer and chiller.
Retailers want 'urgent meeting' with police minister over shoplifting change
RNZ revealed a police directive to staff said they would no longer be investigating shoplifting below $500 .
Neighbours mourn death of 'beautiful' toddler
Neighbours of a girl, 3, who died at her Northland home last week say her smile was so bright it 'lit up the whole world'.
Retail NZ wants meeting with police minister over police shoplifting change
Retail New Zealand wants an urgent meeting with the police minister over concerns retail crimes under a certain value may not not be investigated. Checkpoint has seen a police directive to staff that… Audio
Waikaia arson suspects still sought, over a year later
Detective Sergeant Brian McKinney said police are determined to hold the person responsible accountable.
'Our beautiful darling': Killed 3-year-old farewelled
Meanwhile, a 45-year-old man is due to appear in court charged with assault and murder.
K Road shooting suspect pleads not guilty
The man charged after a shooting on Auckland's Karangahape Road has pleaded not guilty. Police were called at about 3.50am on Sunday morning to reports of several shots fired on...
Child critical after car hits two people in Christchurch
A woman accused of being behind the wheel of a vehicle that hit pedestrians at the weekend is facing two charges.
The growing international links of NZ gangs
Work underway by a ministerial advisory group has highlighted the growing international links of gangs in this country. Audio
Kiwi deported for armed kidnappings, carjacking, home invasion
Falefitu Alapati Toatoalei's visa is being revoked and he will be deported from Australia.
Man vandalising high-profile women's biographies in Hamilton bookstore
A Hamilton bookstore owner says the actions of a man who keeps vandalising biographies of high-profile New Zealand women is disrespectful. Pennys' Bookstore owner Nichola Carter spoke to Ingrid… Audio
