Crime
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 May 2025
In today's episode, A former All Black says the controversial collision game is allowing influencers and organisers to make money off head injuries and concussions, New Zealand's privacy commissioner… Audio
Police investigating report of assault on hospital worker
Police are investigating a report of a Christchurch Hospital worker being assaulted on Monday night - the second assault on a hospital worker in the space of a week. Health NZ regional deputy chief… Audio
Controversial police directive on retail crime canned
The Police Commissioner has stepped in and canned a controversial directive telling officers not to investigate retail crimes below certain monetary thresholds. Retail Crime Group chair Sunny Kaushal… Audio
Australia set to ban the sale of machetes, will it work?
Australian violence expert and Principal Research Fellow at Griffith University in Queensland Dr Samara McPhedran joins Emile Donovan to examine whether banning a weapon works, or whether violent… Audio
Shower Thoughts: How is money laundered?
To explain what money laundering is, how it's done and how it's detected, Wellington lawyer Marty Robinson of Robinson Legal joins Emile Donovan. Audio
'Giving liberty to the criminals': Shopkeeper speaks out on police memo
The directive sparked confusion and caused concern among shop owners. Audio
'Confusing and unhelpful' police directive canned
Police commissioner says staffer behind controversial theft and fraud memo 'thought they were being helpful'.
The Panel with Patrick Phelps and Sue Bradford (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Patrick Phelps and Sue Bradford. They discuss a directive from Police regarding shoplifters that has some scratching their heads and the… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 27 May 2025
In today's episode, the Police Commissioner has slammed a shoplifting directive issued to police, labelling it as "confusing and unhelpful", RNZ revealed last week a memo was sent to police about not… Audio
Man charged over Auckland school bus crash that injured child
The man is facing a charge of careless driving
Police Commissioner slams shoplifting directive
The Police Commissioner has slammed a shoplifting directive issued to police, labelling it as "confusing and unhelpful". National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Person struck by car doing burnouts as hundreds gather
Police have launched a "significant" investigation into the gathering.
Man charged with arson over Nelson house fire
One person was seriously injured and taken to hospital.
Retail group relieved police petty crime change not 'hard and fast rule'
A recent memo told staff not to bother with shoplifting allegations under $500, but police say it's not a firm policy. Audio
Retail NZ on police response to retail crimes
Retail New Zealand says ideally all crimes would get a police response, including shoplifting. Advocacy and advice manager Ann-Marie Johnson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Gutted to the core': Thieves steal hundreds of foodbank meals
Two individuals dressed in balaclavas and gloves broke into Hoon Hay Foodbank's walk-in freezer and chiller.
Retailers want 'urgent meeting' with police minister over shoplifting change
RNZ revealed a police directive to staff said they would no longer be investigating shoplifting below $500 .
Neighbours mourn death of 'beautiful' toddler
Neighbours of a girl, 3, who died at her Northland home last week say her smile was so bright it 'lit up the whole world'.
Retail NZ wants meeting with police minister over police shoplifting change
Retail New Zealand wants an urgent meeting with the police minister over concerns retail crimes under a certain value may not not be investigated. Checkpoint has seen a police directive to staff that… Audio
Waikaia arson suspects still sought, over a year later
Detective Sergeant Brian McKinney said police are determined to hold the person responsible accountable.
