Crime
Police Minister criticises cop posing with gang patch
Mark Mitchell say the behaviour of a police officer posing for cameras while wearing a gang patch in the office fell short .
Pepper the cockatoo home safe, 'very chatty'
The six-year-old, sulphur-crested cockatoo - known for her catchphrase "hello darling" - has returned to Staglands Wildlife Reserve in Upper Hutt after being stolen a week ago. Audio
Who killed John O'keefe?
What started with drinks at a bar in a snowstorm has ended in an intense legal battle and allegations of a sweeping conspiracy among US law enforcement.
Online predator's 'one small mistake' that led to his capture
He evaded capture for years. But now he has been sentenced to seven years in prison for his "sustained campaign of terror".
Mixed reactions to new unit for investigating safety of children in state care
Police have voiced concerns about a planned new unit to investigate harm to children in state care.
Lord of the Rings actor jailed for abusing girl
The actor has "no remorse" for the abuse, which has left a girl with panic attacks and PTSD.
Meth dealer loses $37k in 'tainted' cash after suspicious Airbnb owners call police
Jonathan Clay Spear's attempt to dump meth and cash in a garden was unsuccessful, and he was sent to prison for six years.
Gang crackdown: Multiple arrests across North Island
Police have reported multiple breaches of the Gangs Act and arrested people in Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Wellington and the central North Island.
Police will take opportunities to improve - Commissioner
The newly appointed commissioner says police will always focus on community safety, after supporting the routine arming of police. Audio
Inquiries continue into aggravated robbery at property in exclusive Auckland suburb
Police are supporting the people who were at home when three men broke into a Mission Bay property.
'I think NZ has a problem' - security boss after mall stabbing
A security guard who was stabbed in the neck while working at a popular Auckland shopping hub is said to be recovering well after surgery. Audio
Former political figure jailed for 2.5 years for sexual abuse charges
A former political figure who sexually abused two teenagers nearly 30 years ago has been jailed for two and a half years. It almost brings the historic case to a close - with the offender now… Audio
Former political figure who abused teens loses name suppression
However, his name remains under wraps as he has already indicated he will appeal.
Gang chapter president's patch seized in first 24 hours of ban
The first arrest was made just three minutes after midnight, with 11 more to come.
Police hunting 'dangerous' Black Power member in Northland
Toa Pitman is wanted for an alleged "violent" family harm incident - and has several other arrest warrants for other offending.
Ex-boot camp attendee charged with burglary, stealing cars
The young man who allegedly reoffended after leaving the government's trial boot camp scheme has been charged with burglary and stealing cars.
Two charged after 3-D printed gun found in police stop
Two men have been charged after police discovered a 3D-printed firearm in a car in Christchurch.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 22 November 2024
In today's episode, Health NZ has declared a whooping cough epidemic, a New Zealander is suspected to be among a group of people poisned by unknowingly ingesting methanol in Laos, a former political… Audio
Man found dead at Levin park was shot, police confirm
Robert Albert was found deceased at Muaūpoko Park near Lake Horowhenua.
Former political figure jailed for sexual assault
A former political figure who sexually abused two teenage boys nearly 30 years ago has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
