Crime
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 21 November 2025
Police say they have enough evidence to lay manslaughter charges towards officials involved in the Pike River disaster, according to the families' legal team; Auckland Pride is among a group of… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 21 November 2025
Feral cats will join stoats, ferrets, weasels and rats and possums on the list of species targeted for eradication; The prime minister is insisting all is well in the coalition as it approaches its… Audio
Police boss attributes fall in violent crime to tougher gang laws
A new survey reports 38,000 fewer victims of serious violent crime. Audio
38,000 fewer serious violent crimes in the past year
The government's claiming its tough on crime approach is paying off - with 38,000 fewer serious violent crimes in the last year. Police Acting Assistant Commissioner Corrie Parnell spoke to Corin… Audio
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith responds to new crime data
The Government says its tough on crime approach is working after new data shows victim numbers have dropped considerably. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Killer was investigated four years ago for rape allegations
But police said, after reviewing all the available evidence, it did not reach the threshold to prosecute Nathan Boulter.
Recidivist rapist avoids indefinite prison for more sex crimes because of age
Darryl Grant Bridgeman will be 71 when his now 22-year prison term comes to an end in 2041.
Supermarket manager injured in brutal, surprise attack while stocking shelves
His assailant, Shamah Riley, was sentenced to prison for the attack.
Criminal investigations begin into three police staff after review
RNZ earlier revealed several police staff were under investigation, including an officer who has been stood down after inappropriate material was found on a police-issued device.
From Olympics to drug lord: Federal officials unveil more charges against snowboarder
The new charges against Ryan James Wedding include murder, witness tampering, money laundering and drug trafficking.
'Nothing is gonna change overnight': One in four women abused by a partner
Report shows in Australia and New Zealand, 24.5 percent of women have been sexually or physically abused by a partner. Audio
The Panel with Ali Mau and Mark Knoff-Thomas, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ali Mau and Mark Knoff-Thomas. First up, the government is hitting pause on puberty blockers, saying the medication is unproven and… Audio
Business owner jailed after worker killed by unregistered truck
Company director Ashik Ali's truck rolled backwards when its brakes failed hitting roadworker Johnathon Walters.
Dentist accused of treating patients while license suspended named
Dr Jacob Goldenberg and his company, Total Health Dentistry, face 21 charges.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 20 November 2025
The coalition government has announced a ban on new patients accessing gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues - also known as puberty blockers - from next month; Anti-stalking campaigners are… Audio
Anti-stalking law passes in parliament
Anti-stalking campaigners are delighted it's now a crime but are worried about the law's implementation and the trust in the police. Leonie Morris from Aotearoa Free from Stalking spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Hunt for one-tonne Peace Bell continues
The bronze bell was discovered missing by Auckland council staff.
Jury weighs whether man treated young people as property
Moeaia Tuai, 63, has pleaded not guilty to two charges of dealing in slaves, two rapes and assaults, and other sexual offences.
Sister says murder-accused was not upset over love triangle
A 35-year-old, known only as Rajinder, is on trial at the High Court for the murder of Gurjit Singh.
Lawyer withdraws in Gulf Harbour body in bag case
The two men and two women facing charges of the kidnapping and manslaughter of Chinese woman Shulai Wang have chosen to represent themselves.
