Crime
Three arrested over supermarket burglary
The stolen items - valued at around $730 dollars - were found in a car and returned to the store, police said.
Gymnastics NZ writes to clubs after coach jailed for child sex abuse
Gymnastics New Zealand has written to all clubs around the country reminding them about what they can do to prevent child sex abuse in the wake of the prolific offending by a Blenheim gym coach… Audio
Men charged after raid turns up more than 300 cannabis plants
Northland police have busted a large-scale indoor cannabis growing operation in central Whangārei.
Police failed to take action on stalking complaints before murder of Auckland law student
An independent watchdog has found police failed to take action on complaints of stalking and harassment made by an Auckland law student, for two months before her murder. Reporter Maia Ingoe spoke to… Audio
Blenheim gymnastics coach jailed for sexual offences
Gymnastic officials say they are taking steps to ensure children are protected from sexual predators like Blenheim coach Gregory Pask, who has been sentenced to almost 16 years in prison for 250… Audio
Father of teenager alleged to be behind church stabbing in 'shock' following attack
The secretary of the Lebanese Muslim Association says he sat with the family of the teenager the night the stabbing occurred, and has called for harmony following the unrest.
Jump in reports of hate crimes against trans people
But police say this number likely does not show the true picture of hate directed at trans and gender diverse communities.
Corrections knew of solitary confinement law breach
A scathing report by the prison inspectorate has found inmates in three units at Auckland jail at Paremoremo were not allowed out of their cells for the minimum requirement of an hour a day… Audio
'Traumatising event': Woman 'grabbed', held at knifepoint in car theft
A staff member at Oamaru Hospital was held at knifepoint while a man tried to steal her car, its chief executive says.
Judge grants stay for terminally ill man charged with dairy murder
Henry Fred's trial for the stabbing of worker Janak Patel has been halted due to his illness.
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter of 39-year-old found dead at motel
The offender can now be named after admitting his role in the March death.
Iwi steps in to ease gang tensions after rugby club van shot at
Mongrel Mob and Black Power leaders are confident the fracas was a "one-off", Ngāti Kahungunu chair says. Audio
Ngati Kahungunu steps in to ease gang tensions in HB
Ngati Kahungunu has stepped in to ease gang tensions after a Hastings rugby match two weekends ago turned violent, and a van carrying a visiting team was shot at. The iwi's chair Bayden Barber spoke… Audio
Police treating Sydney church stabbing as terrorist attack
Police in Sydney are now treating a stabbing at an Assyrian Orthodox Church as a "terrorist attack". At least four people, including a bishop, were wounded in last night's attack in south-west Sydney… Audio
Two charged after hours long stand-off with police
Palmerston North police charged two men after stand-off with armed police.
Former Australian Test cricketer Michael Slater facing stalking, strangulation charges
The former batsman is being held in custody after being arrested on eight charges.
Joel Cauchi a 'tormented soul', father says after Bondi Junction stabbing
The father of the Bondi Junction killer has tearfully apologised for the actions of his "tormented" son, saying he too would have shot him dead if he was the responding police officer.
Lifeguard describes rush to help victims of Sydney mall stabbing
Bondi Rescue's Andrew Reid told RNZ he was buying a bunk bed when a sales assistant said they had to evacuate as people were being stabbed outside. Audio
Deer deliberately targeted by group in vehicle, one killed, police say
Three men are facing charges and two teens referred to Youth Aid after allegedly hitting a group of deer on purpose.