Crime
Widespread unrest continues in New Caledonia
French security forces are still struggling to restore law and order in New Caledonia four days into widespread unrest in the capital Noumea. RNZ Pacific's Lydia Lewis looks at how the week of… Audio
Man charged with attempted murder of Slovakian PM
Police in Slovakia have charged a man with the attempted murder of the country's prime minister. Slovak Foreign Policy Association in Bratislava director Tomáš Strážay spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Police in firing line as residents reveal crime, violence fears
Aucklanders who have been assaulted and robbed have told the Police Minister they feel let down by police.
Police hunt underway after stabbing in south Auckland
One person was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Charges laid in 'largest illegal lottery' in NZ, Internal Affairs says
It is alleged the defendants made over $11 million over a year from selling illegal lotteries online, with prizes such as expensive cars and boats.
Man arrested in alleged years-long mail theft scheme
The offending came onto police's radar when a person whose new credit card - which never arrived but began to "tally up" raised the alarm.
Man who killed Tom Coombes detained in psychiatric facility
The man who killed an Auckland student in a "vicious and frenzied" knife attack will be detained in a psychiatric facility.
More policing problems than just gangs, mayor says
He wants to know how police are adequately staffed, when they're telling a man's family they don't have resources to investigate his disappearance.
Deaths confirmed in New Caledonia riots
The first casualty of the unrest in New Caledonia has been confirmed as tensions escalate. Audio
Car stolen from Waitara with baby inside: Woman charged appears in court
A woman has appeared in court after being arrested in connection with a stolen vehicle that had a baby inside, who was then dumped on the side of the road.
Christchurch man found guilty of murdering his 3-month-old baby
Michael Topp will be sentenced for murder and serious assault in July.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 15 May
On today's episode, we get reaction on the Government's new National Gang Unit, Police Association president Chris Cahill and Labour leader Chris Hipkins join us, we also hear from two school… Audio
9yo among 'ringleaders' behind West Auckland attacks, community patroller says
Among the several 'ringleaders' are others in their early teens, according to the volunteer.
Black power member and rehabilitation advocate on gang units
A lifetime Black Power member and gang rehabilitation advocate says the police's new gang units may do some good, if they are well managed. Denis O'Reily spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Police look to expand fingerprinting system
After being forced to destroy thousands of fingerprint records, police are looking for a way to capture 600,000 crime-scene print images and 50,000 from arrests. Audio
Ōpōtiki mayor on new national gang unit
Ōpōtiki is a town the current government has described as "under siege" by gang members. Mayor of Ōpōtiki, David Moore spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Police Association president on new National Gangs Unit
The president of the police association is skeptical about the likely impact of new police gang units. Chris Cahill spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Ngāti Kahungunu chair on govts new gang busting units
The chair of Ngāti Kahungunu, Bayden Barber, says the police's new gang busting units won't work on their own, and the government needs to focus on addressing the underlying causes of gang crime. Audio
Last two years sees crime double at Foodstuffs stores
Grocery retailer Foodstuffs says there have been nearly double the number of crimes at their outlets in the last two years. Foodstuffs North Island General Counsel Julian Benefield spoke to Ingrid… Audio
'Gang numbers will fall': New 'National Gang Unit' announced
Police are setting up front-line teams to tackle crime and intimidation by gangs, Andrew Coster has announced.