Crime
Waikaia arson suspects still sought, over a year later
Detective Sergeant Brian McKinney said police are determined to hold the person responsible accountable.
'Our beautiful darling': Killed 3-year-old farewelled
Meanwhile, a 45-year-old man is due to appear in court charged with assault and murder.
K Road shooting suspect pleads not guilty
The man charged after a shooting on Auckland's Karangahape Road has pleaded not guilty. Police were called at about 3.50am on Sunday morning to reports of several shots fired on...
Child critical after car hits two people in Christchurch
A woman accused of being behind the wheel of a vehicle that hit pedestrians at the weekend is facing two charges.
The growing international links of NZ gangs
Work underway by a ministerial advisory group has highlighted the growing international links of gangs in this country. Audio
Kiwi deported for armed kidnappings, carjacking, home invasion
Falefitu Alapati Toatoalei's visa is being revoked and he will be deported from Australia.
Man vandalising high-profile women's biographies in Hamilton bookstore
A Hamilton bookstore owner says the actions of a man who keeps vandalising biographies of high-profile New Zealand women is disrespectful. Pennys' Bookstore owner Nichola Carter spoke to Ingrid… Audio
New Plymouth man’s violent attack on neighbour leads to community work
A drinking session between two neighbours mourning the loss of another neighbour turned bitterly violent, leaving one of the men "black and blue".
Man charged with murder of three-year-old Northland girl
The man will appear in the Kaikohe District Court on Monday.
Pedestrian may have been hit intentionally by driver - police
Police believe a person critically injured after being struck by a vehicle in Dannevirke this morning was deliberately hit.
Man arrested after several people assaulted in Gisborne
The assaults happened around Gladstone Road and Lowe Street.
Serial book vandal targeting biographies of Māori, Pasifika women
A Hamilton book store owner is fed up with the "disrespectful" actions.
Man arrested, people hurt after shots fired on K Rd
A 21-year-old man is facing firearms charges after a shooting in central Auckland overnight.
Police swarm to incident in Northcote liquor store
Police have been negotiating with a person inside a bottle store after a report of a robbery, and say one person has been arrested.
'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.
