Crime
Man convicted for part in $2m money laundering scam
The Aucklander pocketed more than $60,000 for helping offshore offenders who duped two Kiwi victims.
Five migrant workers jailed over $3m cannabis house bust
The farmers in charge say they were duped into a visa scam.
'I didn't intend to stab him' - Teen accused of murder
The Crown says the 14-year-old didn't have to confront or chase the Dunedin student with a knife.
Man arrested over Dargaville baby's head injuries
A five-month-old baby was flown to Starship Hospital with serious head injuries last month.
Warrant out to arrest man for aggravated robbery, escaping custody
The 25-year-old is wanted for aggravated robbery and escaping custody.
New clues uncovered in 26-year-old cold case
Police say they have been told of new sightings of David Robinson shortly before his body was found.
IRD calls being confused as scams
Scammers are getting more advanced and people are slowly becoming wiser to their tricks. So when Inland Revenue started to call people to advise they had improved the security for their online… Audio
No relief in violent crime victimisations at retail outlets year on year
Police data shows that 4304 incidents were recorded nationwide in 2024 - almost identical to the 4305 serious victimisations logged the previous year.
Laywer says gang patch law infringes freedom of expression
"No 19-year-old should have a criminal conviction for wearing a cap in the street." Audio
How Christchurch cyclists are taking a stand against bike thefts
Mark Leishman talks to the creator of the Stolen Bikes Christchurch and Canterbury Facebook Page Noel Andrew. Audio
Police issue almost 200 driving fines in Canterbury over weekend
A weekend gathering of car enthusiasts has put antisocial and dangerous driving on the police radar.
Police ask for help in fatal Hawke's Bay crash investigation
The crash between a green truck and a white Ford van happened at about 11am on Monday.
Gang patch ban challenged, lawyer cites Nazi Germany
Lawyer Chris Nicholls is asking the High Court at Wellington to overturn the conviction of a young gang member.
Man charged with causing two passenger deaths, under influence of drugs
A 20-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl were killed in the crash.
Woman charged with manslaughter after girl hit by car
The girl was cycling when she was hit.
$100,000 reward for help in decade-old murder case
Brett Fraser, 51, was killed in 2014 in the Auckland home he shared with his flatmate.
How citizen's arrest laws could make New Zealand more dangerous
The government wants to make retail a safer work environment by allowing for citizen's arrests. One legal expert fears the change will have the opposite effect.
Citizens arrest laws raise red flags for experts
The government wants to make retail a safer work environment by allowing for citizens arrests. One legal expert fears the change will have the opposite effect. Audio
Taser death: Man threatened officers with metal pole, not samurai sword
The death has been referred to the Independent Police Conduct Authority and WorkSafe. Audio
Australian police offer million-dollar reward to solve carbomb murder
John Furlan was killed when his car exploded in 1998 in Melbourne.
