Police
Residents fundraising for speed camera to deter boy racers
There's concern some of the drivers are using the narrow roads between Lyttleton Harbour bays as a race track. Audio
Mental health minister's office briefed on Bay of Plenty homicide
The mental health minister's office has been briefed after a woman allegedly murdered one person and seriously injured another inside a car.
'There are too many plaques on our memorial wall' - Fallen police officers honoured
The 34 New Zealand police officers killed in the line of duty were honoured today by police officers, staff and whanau for Police Remembrance Day.
'She cared so much about her colleagues' - memorial for police officer unveiled
Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming becomes the 34th name on the police roll of honour.
Homicide investigation launched after man dies in Gisborne
Police found the man critically injured in the Gisborne suburb of Riverdale.
Police fire shot at man during Wellington stand-off
Police used pepper spray, tasers, a police dog and a firearm to subdue a man during the incident.
Search for missing Christchurch teen continues
Marley is thought to be wearing black track pants and a dark-coloured hooded jersey.
Woman assisting police after one killed in moving vehicle on SH2
RNZ understands two people were stabbed during the incident, one of whom died at the scene.
One dead, another in custody after serious BoP incident
RNZ understands two people were stabbed in the incident on State Highway 2.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 26th September 2025
In today's episode, the man who lit the fatal Loafers Lodge blaze has been found guilty of five counts of murder, and guilty of one count of arson. A former minister says bold action is needed to… Audio
Person to faces charges after crashing stolen vehicle
Driver fled after officers signalled for them to stop.
Two men charged after supermarket car park attack
Security intervened and stopped the assault before police arrived.
How many speeding tickets do emergency services get?
Tickets are waived if a vehicle is responding to an emergency - but often that's not the case.
'Not on the hoof': Labour, Police Minister condemn firearms vetting changes
Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming ordered the changes, after he was contacted by a concerned acquaintance.
Laptops stolen from Auckland school, teen referred to Youth Aid
The laptops were stolen overnight from Auckland's Blockhouse Bay Intermediate School.
Email to former top cop led to gun vetting change
Disgraced former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming told staff to make changes after an acquaintance complained they might lose their licence. Audio
Ex-deputy police chief's role in gun rules under review
Documents released to RNZ under the Official Information Act reveal disgraced Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jeveon McSkimming instigated changes to gun licence vetting rules, after being contacted… Audio
Woman who died in police custody had complications from drug use
Amber-Leigh Hunwick, 43, also suffered from the lasting effects of a Covid-19 infection.
Arson charges laid after blazes in Auckland suburbs
Police believe fires in Epsom and Newmarket are linked to a man expected to appear in Auckland District Court.