Crime
Criminal probe into Pike River mine disaster in final stages
Last November the lawyer for Pike River families told RNZ police had enough evidence to lay manslaughter charges over the disaster.
Kiwi Olympian's gold medal stolen in home robbery
A former Olympic rower is hoping there is some honour among thieves after his gold medal was stolen from his Christchurch home while he was away for the weekend. Les O'Connell, won the medal at the… Audio
Increased police presence in Napier suburb
Police found nothing of concern after a report of a person with a gun.
Victoria police launch search in national park for fugitive Dezi Freeman
Police say the 56-year-old is either dead, being harboured or has managed to get out of the area and is surviving alone.
What we know about the suspected murder-suicide of a Perth family of four
The scene that greeted first responders at a house in the Perth suburb of Mosman Park was in police's own words "highly distressing".
Judge slams Mobil's 'mind-blowing' POS failures in $100,000 theft
More than $100,000 vanished, but only $1800 was proven stolen, after investigators could not even prove he was rostered on at the time the rest went missing.
Security guard loses license, after posting 'cocaine' Instagram video in uniform
When his security licence later came under threat, Chavez Stewart claimed the powder on display was flour and Panadol.
Former student stalked, harassed teacher, then had affair with her husband
Sarah* tried her best to ignore the woman, despite hundreds of messages, calls and friend requests on social media.
Man in critical condition after assault outside Napier nightclub
Detective Sergeant Ryan Kemsley said police were called at around 1am to West Quay in Ahuriri where the man was located unresponsive on the ground.
Italian officals go on trial over deadly migrant shipwreck
Six members of Italy's police and coastguard will go on trial over a 2023 shipwreck that killed at least 94 migrants, accused of failing to intervene on time.
Convicted murderer Clayton Weatherston declined parole
The Parole Board has declined parole for convicted murderer Clayton Weatherston. The 50-year-old will remain behind bars until at least November 2027. Weatherston was an academic at Otago University… Audio
Man arrested for trying to free Luigi Mangione from jail
The Minnesota man is accused of impersonating an FBI agent .
Sophie Elliott's dad fears her murderer could kill again if released
Clayton Weatherston stabbed the 22-year-old to death so viciously the knife broke. He's up for parole for the first time.
Collectors fear police aren't taking Pokémon card thefts seriously
Soaring collectible value has turned Pokémon and other gaming cards into targets for theft and fraud. Audio
PNG's Enga province leaders take stand against gun violence
Political leaders in Papua New Guinea's Highlands province of Enga have made a collective stand to end gun violence. Audio
Convicted double-murderer Scott Watson up for parole again
Watson was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1999 for the murder of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope, who went missing after a New Year's Eve party in the Marlborough Sounds.
ACT's refusal to back slavery bill prompts Labour and National to team up
A new process to skip the 'biscuit tin' lottery is being used for the first time - because ACT refused to support a government bill.
Man charged with murder after woman's death on New Year's Day
He was initially charged with assaulting a person in a family relationship.
Teen arrested, accused of assaulting bus driver
The bus driver was taken to hospital in a moderate condition.
Video emerges of mass brawl on Auckland's K' Rd
The fight is believed to have involved more than 50 people.
