Crime
Over 100 officers under investigation for allegedly faking breath tests
About 120 officers are now under investigation after allegedly falsifying 30,000 alcohol breath tests. The tests that were "falsely or erroneously recorded" were only discovered after the police built… Audio
Thieves stealing wire from power poles cause life-threatening hazard
Waipā Networks has had more than 40 electrical earthing wire thefts across their network since the beginning of August.
Man charged over mass stabbing attack on train - here's what we know
Anthony Williams, 32, is facing 10 counts of attempted murder over the attack.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 4 November 2025
In today's episode, Iwi leaders will meet with Te Pati Maori leadership at Parliament on Tuesday in an effort to put a stop to extraordinary infighting; A top financial crime prevention expert says… Audio
Teen seen with shotgun bitten by police dog during arrest
The 16-year-old was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Expert says NZ must do more to protect against organised crime
A top financial crime prevention expert says New Zealand must learn from Australia which is introducing what its Government says are the world's strongest anti-scam laws. Criminologist and former… Audio
Police officers across NZ involved in falsifying breath tests
About 120 staff are under investigation after 30,000 tests were "falsely or erroneously recorded".
Erin Patterson lodges appeal against murder convictions
Her lawyers have not flagged on what grounds they are appealing.
Cocaine bust: 36kg found stashed inside container
The cocaine was found in bags on the top of legitimate product in a container sent to an Auckland business.
Concerns about head of government advisory group being
It can be revealed concerns about the head of a government advisory group on crime are being kept secret. A Checkpoint investigation has found three staff members contracted to the Ministerial… Audio
Man wrongly convicted of murder back in jail for sexual connection with minor
Kelvin John Williams told the child he felt like a "dirty old man" talking to her - but the messages did not stop.
UK moves to strip former prince Andrew of honorary title
The British government has announced today that it is "working to remove" Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's last honorary military title at the King's request. Historian and author of Entitled, Andrew… Audio
'Nothing short of heroic': Staffer critical after trying to stop train stabber
The British train employee is fighting for his life after 11 people were hurt in the attack on a train heading for London.
Man killed in crash after ignoring pleas not to drink and drive
Tachyon Hutt was four times over the legal limit and had cannabis in his system when he crashed his car into a power pole.
Widow fights to overturn conviction after file lost
Police have apologised to the family of convicted murderer Ross Appelgren after it was discovered they lost the original 1985 investigation file. Investigator Tim McKinnel spoek to Corin Dann. Audio
Police release one of two men arrested after UK train stabbing
One man remains in police custody on suspicion of attempted murder.
Stabbing victims fighting for lives after 11 hurt in UK train attack
Britain is in shocked after mass stabbing attack targeting passengers as they travelled to London. Audio
Two arrested after mass stabbing on London-bound train
Two men have been arrested after a mass stabbing on a train bound for London. Eleven passengers were injured, and five of them remain in hospital, two with life-threatening injuries. London… Audio
Rebel gang member loses 'self-defence' appeal over meth-dispute double stabbing
A Kawakawa man stabbed two people, after being told he couldn't smoke meth.
Father who injured his baby son initially blamed sibling
The eight-week-old suffered a traumatic brain injury, 10 rib fractures and intra-abdominal injuries.
