Crime
Neighbour hears child on night he went missing
Lachlan Jones' neighbour heard him banging around her washhouse on the night the three year old went missing hours. Tess Brunton reports. Audio
Calls for tougher stance on crime
Police across the country are now dealing with investigations into mall smash and grabs, attacks at bus stations, and shots fired outside a hospital. Reporter Lucy Xia asked people in Auckland what… Audio
Man arrested over machete threat before gunfire outside hospital
Police say they are still trying to find the other person involved in the altercation.
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa has appeal denied by Supreme Court
Malcolm Rewa previously failed to have his conviction overturned and later applied to appeal in the Supreme Court, calling his trial a miscarriage of justice.
Additional security at Auckland bus stations after attacks
Additional security has been put in place at some Auckland bus stations after a series of violent attacks on teenagers by large groups of other young people. Auckland Transport's public transport… Audio
Drugs, ammunition and $80k seized in police gang raids
It comes as police target the suspected supply of methamphetamine.
Police search for two people after gun shot at Wellington Hospital
Police are still searching for the two people involved in an altercation where a shot was fired outside Wellington hospital last night. Detective senior sergeant Tim Leitch spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Junior police officers 'justified' in chasing vehicle that crashed, killing two
The watchdog says the crash was caused by driver CJ-Lee Taingahue, who was under the influence of alcohol and drugs, drove dangerously and lost control.
Police search for two people after gun fired outside Hospital
The police have been searching overnight for two people after shots were fired outside Wellington Hospital, which put parts of it into lockdown last night. Reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Corin dann. Audio
Woman charged after alleged fake 111 call
The 29-year-old allegedly told police there had been a firearms incident - but when officers got to the scene, they realised it was fake.
Coronial inquest into death of toddler in Gore continues
Accusations of body dumping, a fake alibi, neglect and abuse have aired during a coronial inquest into the death of Lachlan Jones. Reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'Lock your doors': London sword attack witnesses describe horror and screams
Sickening images being shared among people in London reveal in unforgiving detail an attack in which a 14-year-old was killed.
Inquest into death of Gore toddler continues
The mother of Lachlan Jones has denied accusations of body dumping, a fake alibi, and neglect during the inquest into his death. Otago/Southland reporter Tess Brunton is attending the inquest and… Audio
Shower Thoughts: Why can't Kiwis pay to get bail?
We've seen it in just about every American sitcom, but why don't we 'post bail' in New Zealand? And why is paying to get out of jail allowed at all in some jurisdictions? Audio
Woman beaten with hammer in Hamilton
She was taken to hospital with serious head injuries.
What to do if you're caught in the middle of a store robbery
Armed robberies in daylight have been on the rise and the public is advised to leave the job to the police.
Australian man, 93, sent to prison for murdering 92-year-old wife
The cancer-stricken man said he and his "angel", who had dementia, had "lived too long".
Woman arrested over hit and run death of Papatoetoe teen
Kaea Conan Matua was killed on 8 March.
Man arrested after dramatic robbery at West Auckland mall
A 27-year-old man has been arrested after a dramatic robbery at a Michael Hill jewellery store at a mall in west Auckland on Sunday. Reporter Jordan Dunn spoke to Ben Strang. Audio
Suitcase murders: Trial adjourned, trial date to be set
The trial for a woman accused of murdering her two children and hiding their remains in suitcases will not go ahead this week.