Crime
Tight-knit Coromandel community shocked and saddened by fatal shooting
A shooting in "a really special part of the Coromandel" will have deeply affected locals, Scott Simpson says.
Man arrested after shots fired through window in Lower Hutt
The 36-year-old gang member has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm.
Cultural star compass on Mt Maunganui vandalised
Tauranga mayor Mahé Drysdale says it is a "despicable and disrespectful act". Audio
The NZ region that uses the most meth
Northlanders are consuming the most methamphetamine in New Zealand while Otago and Southland are more into MDMA.
Woman's fun DNA test leads to grandmother facing murder charge
Jenna Gerwatowski grew up knowing about the Baby Garnet cold case - now she has been pivotal in charges being laid.
Australia couple faked son's cancer, shaved his head to claim donations
Police say the man and woman put their six-year-old in a wheelchair and applied bandages to make it look like he had received radiotherapy.
Neighbour heard screams on the day woman was found dead
Karen Gaylene White died in March from a 'significant assault', but a homicide investigation didn't start until November. Audio
Man who livestreamed 230km police chase jailed
A Balclutha man who led police on a chaotic 230km chase up and down State Highway 1 has been jailed for 22 months.
Blenheim man named as mother's murder-accused
A man accused of murdering a woman in her Blenheim home last month can now be identified as her son.
Influx of police to monitor Napier gang funeral
Expect disruptions as the Mongrel Mob farewells its Napier president 'Heil Dogg' this weekend, police say. Audio
'Leave schools alone': Classrooms ransacked, Secret Santa gifts stolen
Break-ins at two Ōtara schools and a local preschool have led to calls for more security patrols and community vigilance.
Lake Hāwea residents question why murder invest took so long
Lake Hāwea residents are questioning why police didn't launch a murder investigation until eight months after a woman's death. Reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Mixture of people' expected to farewell deceased Mongrel Mob leader
In the lead-up to a large gang tangi, Hawke's Bay police have been engaging with locals, gang leaders and whānau of the deceased. Audio
Stalking law introduced to Parliament
Stalking is a step closer to being made a crime, with a new law introduced to Parliament on Thursday. Researcher and clinical psychologist Alison Towns spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Three strikes bill passes second reading
Supporters say the bill will take "bad people" off the streets - but opponents say it doesn't address the root causes of crime.
Stalking legislation takes first step in Parliament
It will make stalking a crime punishable by up to five years in prison.
Tough justice: How to drown a select committee
The House - In its first year, this Parliament has sent about six new laws to each select committee. But the Justice Committee has received 26. Why?
Naenae homicide: 'Business as usual' residents say
Armed police remain on site of the property where the killing happened. Audio
Donations begin after Luigi Mangione charged with health boss' murder
More than a thousand donations have poured into an online fundraiser for his legal defence, with messages supporting him and even celebrating the crime.
No charges despite 'deep concern' over Vietnamese officials' behaviour
Police say there's "no doubt" two women were indecently assaulted by the two men while they were in the capital.
