Police
Chocolate heist: Teens arrested attempting to steal $700 worth of treats
A member of the public was assaulted when they tried to stop four teenagers at an Auckland supermarket.
Police catch car thieves after chase across regions
The vehicle was spiked near the Waikato Expressway but kept going - driving the wrong way down the expressway.
Man charged over Palmerston North house fire
A 26-year-old has been charged with two counts of attempted arson and unlawfully possessing an offensive weapon.
From Kiwi paradise to violent crime problem zone
Northland's surge in violent crime, drugs and poverty is even putting off police from moving there. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 18 August 2025
In today's episode, there's been a chorus of voices calling for the government to take action to help pull Auckland out of its economic slump; New Zealand Police are facing stiff competition across… Audio
Northland's unprecedented crime surge
Beautiful Northland should be New Zealand's paradise but a surge in violent crime, drugs and poverty is even putting off police from moving up there. Audio
Three people, two dogs rescued from cable car over Whanganui River
Emergency services have rescued three people and two dogs who were trapped in a cable car suspended above the river.
Arrest made after Palmerston North housefire
Police have charged a man with setting fire to the property and possessing a weapon.
Funeral to be held for Anahera, baby discovered in recycling
A police officer who's worked for years to track the family of a baby found dead at an Auckland recycling plant says the Onehunga community will honour her at a funeral on Saturday. Audio
Three arrested after drivers flee in Manawatū, police say
A group of dangerous drivers have been arrested after an on-road confrontation with police in Palmerston North overnight, police say.
Police use new DNA tech to re-examine death of 6-year-old, 45 years on
Police hope to use a forensic tool to solve the murder of Alicia O'Reilly, who was killed in Auckland in 1980.
Police minister blames previous government for poor asset management
Police were rated the worst out of 16 agencies Cabinet put on watch to do better in 2023.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 15th August 2025
In today's episode, the Supreme Court has found riverbeds can be included in Maori customary marine title - if other legal tests are meet; Neighbours have detailed the moments following the police… Audio
Neighbours detail moments after police shooting in Christchurch
Neighbours have detailed the moments following the police shooting a couple in Christchurch on Wednesday night. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 15th August
In today's episode, former police negotiator Lance Burdett says the officer who shot and killed a woman threatening them with a knife would have had a split second to respond; The Ministerial Advisory… Audio
Split second to react - ex-cop on double shooting
It comes after an officer shot and killed a woman brandishing a hunting knife in Christchurch. Audio
Father of three identified as man who died kayaking
Matthew Taylor's body was found in Ruakākā Estuary on Monday, a few hours after his upturned kayak was discovered.
Teens arrested after school staffer robbed
The Mandarin language assistant was allegedly threatened with a knife while walking through an alleyway near Onerahi School
Who knew what about the PM's press secretary?
Analysis: Why was the Beehive kept in the dark for a year when a "cast of thousands" at police knew the claims about Michael Forbes?
Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by truck
Te Poi Road, southeast of Matamata, will be closed for some time after a crash between a truck and a pedestrian.
