Crime
Two plead not guilty to charges in 'horrific' child abuse case
A mother charged with failing to protect her two young children from horrific injuries and the man accused of seriously wounding one of them have both pleaded not guilty. The pair, who are both aged… Audio
Lower Hutt sibling abuse case: Accused pair plead not guilty
Both the accused, including their mother, were granted name suppression to protect the children's identities.
Man killed in Gisborne brawl to 'make his final journey home' on Sunday
Two were killed and three injured during the fight at a 21st birthday party on Lytton Road.
Death of person in burnt-out car suspicious, police say
A detective says police are "aware of commentary around the death" and urges anyone with information to come forward.
Officers who fired at fleeing man 'did excellent job' - police
The police watchdog has found two officers were justified in their use of force to arrest a man evading arrest in July 2021.
Second murder charge over death of gang boss
A 38-year-old woman has also been charged with the murder of Mongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini.
Charges laid after siblings hospitalised in Lower Hutt
Charges have been laid against two people as police investigate how two Lower Hutt siblings received injuries so severe they were hospitalised for two weeks.
A 25-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man… Audio
Arrests made after Lower Hutt siblings hospitalised with severe injuries
The man and woman in their 20s are facing a raft of charges, and will appear in court today.
'He just took the money': Chicking Takanini robbed at knifepoint
The owner of a South Auckland fried chicken shop robbed on Tuesday night says it was "shocking" and "frightening" for him and his staff.
Tangi for Gisborne brawl victim taking place over coming days
Kane Taare-Gray was found dead at the scene last weekend, along with Chrysler Stevens-Mark who was celebrating his 21st birthday.
Woman charged with murder after man found dead in Hamilton
Police said the man and woman knew each other.
Mystery still lingers over fatal Trades Hall bombing
It is 40 years today since the caretaker of a building in Wellington was killed by a bomb in a suitcase. No one has ever been charged. Audio
Young person found hoarding thousands of child exploitation, animal cruelty images
The person's family thought they were online gaming and had a "major shock" when they discovered the truth.
Police seek dozens of witnesses to deadly brawl
Further arrests or charges are not being ruled out after two men died at a 21st party.
Police in Gisborne investigating fatal party
Police in Gisborne still need to talk to about 60 witnesses as they investigate a multiple stabbing at 21st birthday party where two people were killed and three injured.
One of the two who died was… Audio
Leopard tortoise, green iguana stolen from Auckland reptile park
Police are asking for public help to locate two reptiles stolen from an animal sanctuary in Warkworth.
Former CBL boss cuts deal with Financial Markets Authority to settle case
The FMA said CBL managing director Peter Harris will admit keeping information from investors and issuing a deceptive statement to the stock exchange.
The MediaWorks data breach: What you need to know
It is easy to shrug off news of yet another data breach. But experts say even basic personal information can help fuel cyber crimes. RNZ explains.
'Chaotic scene, high emotion': Man in court after two killed in birthday party stabbing
Police have revealed more details about what led to a deadly 100-person brawl. Audio
Gisborne mayor on 2 deaths at huge brawl at 21st party
Two men are dead and three are critically injured after a huge brawl in Gisborne on Saturday night About 100 people were involved in a massive fight on Lytton Road in Elgin. Police have launched a… Audio