Shooting
Concern about temporary arming of Canterbury police
A directive for all Canterbury's frontline police to carry pistols has raised debate, with some saying it was a step too far. Audio
Man sentenced for killing teen over water gun prank
A man who killed teenager Eli Holtz over a water gun prank in Auckland's CBD has been jailed for seven years. Myron Robert Alf Felise was sentenced for manslaughter - but not before his victim's… Audio
Police shootings: 'Criminals now are armed up'
New Zealand has a "trifecta" of drugs, gang members and firearms, so tighter gun control is needed, the Police Association president says. Audio
Man shot by police allegedly fired at officers twice before
The man who sparked a shoot-out with police in Christchurch last night was on the run after allegedly firing at officers on two previous occasions. He is in a serious but stable condition after police… Video, Audio
Two face charges after shooting in Auckland
Two men have been arrested in relation to a South Auckland shooting earlier this month.
Mongrel Mob member shot by police following bank robbery
A man has been fatally shot by police in Kawerau, while leaving the scene of a bank robbery. The police say the man was a 29-year-old patched Mongrel Mob member. Video, Audio
Kawerau man shot dead by police following armed robbery
A man is dead after being shot by police following an armed robbery at the First Credit Union in Kawerau. Video, Audio
Hunt for man after shooting still underway
Police are still hunting for a man after a 28-year-old was shot in the stomach in south Auckland over the weekend.
Two arrests after woman shot in Masterton
Police have arrested two people after a woman suffered serious leg wounds in a shooting.
Fatal bullet not confirmed as coming from police gun in Darfield shooting
Police can't confirm whether it was a bullet from one of their officers which killed a Canterbury man involved in a dramatic shooting in Darfield. Video, Audio
City Jewish body demands Trump rejects nationalism
Jewish leaders in Pittsburgh have called on President Donald Trump to condemn white nationalism unequivocally after he said he will visit the synagogue where a gunman killed 11 worshipers over the…
Two arrests over hospital shooting
Police have arrested two people in relation to a shooting incident at Taranaki Base Hospital, after raiding the headquarters of the Highway 61 gang in Waitara and seizing firearms and vehicles.
Whanganui gang shooting: Peace talks begin
Peace talks between the Black Power gang and community leaders in Whanganui have begun. They come just a day after the tangi of gunned down Mongrel Mob member Kevin Ratana, who was shot outside a home… Audio
Parkland shooting survivors arrive in Christchurch
Survivors of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High school in Florida arrived in Christchurch this morning and will spend a week with the Student Volunteer Army. Audio
Chozyn Koroheke’s killer sentenced to 17 years
The father of Chozyn Koroheke has spoken of the devastating impact her murder has had on her children and rest of her family as her killer was sentenced to life in jail. Audio
Several killed in Annapolis newspaper shooting
One person is in custody and several people have been killed following a shooting at a newspaper office in the US state of Maryland. Police have just given a media update. Audio
Annapolis newspaper office shooting - update
We cross to Washington with the latest on the active shooting at the Capital Gazette office - a newspaper in the Maryland city of Annapolis. Our correspondent John Bevir is in Washington. He talks to… Audio
Police hunt for gunman on loose in Hutt Valley
Armed police are still hunting for a gunman after a shooting in the Hutt Valley. Reporter Emma Hatton has the latest on what police are describing as a "family harm incident". Video, Audio
Mangere fatal shooting wasn’t random, police say
Police say a man who was found dead in Mangere yesterday was shot more than once, with one gunshot to the head. There's still little known about the two offenders, who are described as Tongan men. Audio
Travis Reinking surrenders to police after Nashville shooting
Police in Nashville have arrested the man suspected of killing four people at a Waffle House, ending a methodical day and a half manhunt. Tamara Lindstrom from Reuters reports. Video, Audio
