Crime
Former National Party MP likely sexually abused children
Anthony 'Aussie' Malcolm likely engaged in coercive and/or criminal sexual conduct with "multiple young boys", a summary of police evidence reveals.
Shock after toddler is found in suitcase
A 27-year-old woman has been charged with ill-treatment/neglect of a child after a toddler was found inside a suitcase on a bus when it stopped in the town of Kaiwaka while travelling between… Audio
Woman arrested over toddler case
A woman's been arrested after a toddler was found in a suitcase on an Intercity bus. The two year old was found when the Intercity bus made a planned stop in the Northland town of Kaiwaka, and a… Audio
Net tightens on money launderers, but loosens for law-abiding citizens
There is no doubt that money laundering is a problem in New Zealand, but we should not be catching parents trying to open bank accounts for their kids in our criminal net.
Prominent figure with name suppression back in court
The man faces eight charges, all of which are category three offences meaning the offence is punishable by imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for two years or more.
Sweeping reforms to laundering laws
There's no doubt that money laundering is a problem in New Zealand, but we shouldn't be catching parents trying to open bank accounts for their kids in our criminal net Audio
Landlord left with hours of 'disgusting work', after tenant leaves rental in squalid condition
The landlord provided the Tenancy Tribunal with photographs to show the tenant made no attempt to clean up before she left in February.
Gang insignia being sold on Temu not illegal - police
The online shopping website has removed products featuring the logos of the Killer Beez, Mongrel Mob, Black Power and the Headhunters.
Man arrested after Ōtara street fight death
A 19-year-old man has been arrested, after the death of a man injured in an Ōtara street fight on Friday night.
One in custody after man critically injured in Lower Hutt shooting
A man has been taken into custody, after a shooting in the suburb of Stokes Valley on Sunday morning.
Alleged recidivist Auckland house burglar arrested
Police have arrested a man alleged to have stolen an estimated $2 million of property from Auckland houses over the past two years.
Car hits pedestrians in Auckland CBD, teenager charged
A 17-year-old has been charged, after two pedestrians were hit by a car on Auckland's Queen Street on Sunday morning.
Manslaughter charge for 'unprovoked' fatal blow outside rugby club
Daytona Thompson has been charged after delivering a single punch that killed 37-year-old Daniel Nganeko.
Man laughed as he drove over rape victim. What authorities say about his parole
Peter Waihape ran her over while she begged for her life.
'Cold-blooded execution': Gang members guilty of gunning down man in front of kids
Hori Gage was murdered in retaliation for a gang fight he had nothing to do with.
Killer 'didn't give a s***' after stabbing man in night of 'no dramas'
Jamie Slater has been found unfit to stand trial and will now be detained in a hospital.
Man admits murdering partner - closing five-year cold case
Kathleen Kawana's body was found in an empty house in 2019.
Mongrel Mob members found guilty of Southland violent crimes
Six members and prospects of the Mataura Mongrel Mob have been found guilty of serious assaults and kidnapping.
Teen appeals conviction after 3-year sentence over bus stop killing
The now 14-year-old was found guilty of the manslaughter of 16-year-old Enere McLaren-Taana.
Government must ‘wake up’ on Gloriavale, leaver says after leader convicted
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple has pleaded guilty to a dozen charges including five of indecent assault on day three of his trial. Audio