Crime
Man charged with murder following Auckland shooting appears in court
The 32-year-old was granted interim name suppression and remanded in custody.
Arrests made as police bust street racing event
Police say officers are committed to bringing these activities to a halt and holding people to account.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 2 September 2024
On today's episode, the King's Council - Tekau Ma Rua will meet tomorrow with iwi leaders to discuss the criteria for selecting the next Maori monarch, New Zealand's detention watchdogs have sounded… Audio
'Break the silence': Ariki Rigby's whānau renew pleas for information
The 18-year-old was killed two years ago today, later found in a burnt-out car near Havelock North.
Bagel shop and superette allegedly shot at in Wellington
Two shops appear to have been shot at last night on the Terrace in Wellington. There is smashed glass and what look like bullet holes in the windows of Wholly Bagel and the TJ Superette. Reporter… Audio
Two shops allegedly shot at on the Terrace in Wellington
Two shops on The Terrace in Wellington were shot at last night. Reporter Pretoria Gordon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Two charged over fatal Auckland stabbing
A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after a person was stabbed in Mount Wellington on Saturday afternoon.
Police break up 'large fight' in Waipukurau
Two people have been injured, one seriously, in a fight in the Hawke's Bay town overnight.
Two arrested after alleged fatal stabbing incident
Two people have been arrested and a homicide investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed to death in Mount Wellington, Auckland, police said.
Tinder user blackmailed with threats to tell family about gay sex act
A man blackmailed another man he met through Tinder, threatening to tell his family about his sexual preferences, a court has heard.
Boxing club issues warning after teenagers allegedly attacked
A Hawkes Bay boxing club is warning its members after two teenagers were allegedly attacked last night, one of whom was hospitalised.
Former member of secretive sect arrested in sex offending probe
The man is facing 17 charges of indecent assault, spanning three decades.
Alleged drink driver blows nearly six times legal limit
The man was on a zero-alcohol licence when he blew a "ridiculous" level, police say.
Violent kidnapping ordered after $200k of meth went missing
Dylan Hemana, 33, ordered a violent kidnapping that involved torture with hand tools.
Defence begins laying out case in Polkinghorne trial
The defence has begun laying out its case in the trial of retired eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne. Polkinghorne has pleaded not guilty to killing his wife, Pauline Hanna, in 2021, and staging her… Audio
47kg of meth seized at Auckland Airport
Officers located 46 packages of "Prince Durian" food packets which concealed a total of approximately 47 kilograms of methamphetamine.
Polkinghorne trial: Pauline Hanna's sister makes claims of earlier suicide attempt
Tracey Hanna was called as the first witness as Philip Polkinghorne's defence got underway in Auckland's High Court.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 30 August 2024
On today's episode, mourners are preparing to gather outside the gates of Tuurangawaewae Marare to pay their respects to Kiingi Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero the seventh, the defence opens its case… Audio
Philip Polkinghorn won't give evidence at his murder trial
The former surgeon has arrived at court accompanied by family has his defence begins.
Defence opens case in Polkinghorne trial
The defence opens its case on Friday in the trial of Philip Polkinghorne, accused of murdering his wife, Pauline Hanna, and making it look like a suicide. Reporter Jessica Hopkins spoke to Charlotte… Audio
