Crime
'I have babies': Kim Kardashian recalls pleading for life in Paris robbery trial
Eight men have been found guilty, but their old age, suspended sentences and prior jail time mean all will walk free.
Hamilton woman jailed for brutal beatings of children
One child was thrown off a bed and into a wall with such force that they felt their back crack.
Over 50 arrested in online paedophile ring bust in France
The suspects, aged between 25 and 75, are accused of exchanging messages on Telegram with an "extremely dangerous" child sex offender.
Confusion over how police investigate crimes like shoplifting after secret memo
RNZ has seen a police directive to staff saying they will also no longer be investigating allegations of shoplifting below $500, petrol drive-offs below $150 and online frauds below $1000.
'I beg you to come forward': Killed teen's mother makes public plea
15-year-old Kaea Karauria's killer has not been found.
Kiwi rapist avoids 501 deportation from Australia
New Zealand-born Hoane Joseph Kahu has been allowed to stay in Australia to care for family members.
Police bust three drug operations in Auckland, nearly 400kg cannabis seized
Officers found 931 cannabis plants at the first drug bust.
Reporting leads to new information in Wellington sexual assault case
Another person has come forward to police after RNZ reported on an investigation into a Wellington man who is the subject of multiple complaints.
Budget boost will mostly be eaten by inflation - police union
Police Association president Chris Cahill says the devil will be in the details as to where funding will be focused.
Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead in Washington DC
Two Israeli embassy staff were shot dead after leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC. The suspect is in custody. Washington DC correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Man accused of Whakatāne rape says woman had been 'flirting' with him
The man is defending the charge of rape in a trial that began on Monday.
Man jailed for 'unprecedented' attack on judge in courtroom
Ryan Brown told police he wanted to go back to jail, because he couldn't handle his drug addiction.
Police believe 'critical, relevant' information withheld in homicide probe
Abdulhassan Nabizadah was found injured on a Miramar street corner in March and died in hospital.
School's 'heartfelt support' with student hospitalised after assault
The student was assaulted by another pupil at a rural Canterbury school.
Former Warriors star Vatuvei: 'I don't wish what I went through on anyone'
The club's leading tryscorer has immersed himself in the community, after serving time in prison for a drug conviction.
Fourth person charged in Gulf Harbour homicide case
A fourth person has been charged more than a year after a woman was found dead, stuffed in a black rubbish bag, in Gulf Harbour north of Auckland.
Northland man charged with murder after body found at Parakao
The death was initially classified as "unexplained", but was ungraded to homicide.
Northland death prompts homicide probe
A homicide investigation has been launched after the discovery of a man's body at Horeke, north of Kaikohe.
Police launch probe into 3yo's unexplained death
The death of a young girl in Kaikohe on Wednesday is being investigated by police.
Dunedin man appeals life sentence for killing mother with dumbbell
Jordan Taylor killed his mother Anita in 2023, on his 18th birthday.