Crime
How McArthur Park became LA’s fentanyl ground zero
MacArthur Park in Los Angles is a far cry from its heyday, now overrun with hundreds of homeless and drug addicts. Audio
Stanley Waipouri's murderer remains behind bars after parole hearing
Ashley Arnopp, along with Andre Gilling, beat Waipouri to death in a probable homophobic attack in December 2006.
Gus Lamont's grandparents 'absolutely devastated' by major crime declaration
Police say they have a suspect who lived at Oak Park Station, but stressed that suspect was not one of the boy's parents.
Nancy Guthrie presumed 'out there' alive says sheriff
Investigators presume the kidnapped elderly mother of popular US news host Savannah Guthrie is "still out there", and alive four days after she was abducted.
Inside the quiet war at Christchurch's border
Veteran Customs staff describe how crime, technology and drug smuggling have transformed New Zealand border security.
Cocaine smugglers bound for Australia released over jurisdiction confusion
Crewed by Honduran and Ecuadorian nationals, the ship was intercepted by French armed forces in international waters two weeks ago.
Bail breacher's ocean getaway sinks fast
A Porirua man's bid to escape arrest by boat ended abruptly when he encountered a police catamaran already on patrol.
Police launch investigation into 'water-related' Napier death
The boy was reported missing on Thursday night and his body was recovered early Friday.
'I don't want to be that person': Man jailed for hammer attack, prison assault
The offender was sentenced in the Wellington District Court, after admitting six charges from the two incidents.
Blood of US news anchor's missing mother found at crime scene
Nancy Guthrie has been missing 4-5 days now and is in desperate need of medication.
Norway police open probe into ex-prime minister over Epstein
Thorbjoern Jagland, who also chaired the Norwegian Nobel committee, is being investigated for possible aggravated corruption.
UK PM apologises to Epstein's victims over Mandelson appointment
Keir Starmer says he did not know the "depth and darkness" of the relationship Peter Mandelson had with the convicted sex offender.
Man convicted of trying to assassinate Trump gets life term
Ryan Routh is accused of hiding in the bushes of a Florida golf course with a semi-automatic rifle to try to assassinate Donald Trump shortly before the 2024 US election.
'Heartbreaking': Mentally unwell man killed stepfather after meds changed
Rita Tawhai said her son should have been in a secure facility at the time of his crime.
Police plea to thief of stolen Olympic gold medal
The gold medal holds immense sentimental value and police are asking for its anonymous return. Audio
Police call for public help in hunt for Olympic gold medal
Canterbury police are searching for a precious Olympic medal that was stolen in a burglary. Rowing legend Les O'Connell's gold medal was stolen from his home in the Christchurch suburb of Strowan… Audio
Wanted man shot after allegedly pointing gun at officers
A man is in hospital and the police watchdog has been alerted after a shooting in the Hamilton suburb of Whitiora this morning. Police shot a man who was wanted over a violent incident, after he… Audio
Serial rapist Malcom Rewa admits to attacking another woman
Rewa is serving a life sentence for the 1992 murder of Papatoetoe woman Susan Burdett.
Jill Biden's ex-husband faces murder charge
William Stevenson, 77, has been arrested in connection with the December death of his wife, 64-year-old Linda Stevenson.
Television producer facing 33 charges
The Serious Fraud Office alleges Alexander Breingan made false representations and used forged documents to get more than $4.3 million in government-funded rebates and $10.2m in loans.
