Crime
Canadian serial killer Robert Pickton, who brought victims to pig farm, is dead after prison assault
Robert Pickton, who took female victims to his pig farm during a crime spree in the late 1990s and early 2000s, has died after being assaulted in prison.
Trump the felon: what's next for the Republican party?
Donald Trump is a convicted felon. A New York jury found him guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels. He intends to appeal, and… Audio
Hawke's Bay braces for gang leader's tangi
The police minister says he is confident enough measures are in place to maintain order during the tangi of a senior Mongrel Mob member.
New Cal policemen facing criminal inquiry following video
New Caledonia policemen facing criminal inquiry following disturbing video. Audio
Hush-money trial was Trump's to lose. Here’s why he did
A New York jury's guilty verdict against Donald Trump may have shocked the general public - but some who watched the case closely were not surprised. Video
The Panel with Nick Leggett and Wendyl Nissen (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Nick Leggett and Wendyl Nissen react to Presidential candidate Donald Trump being found guilty on 34 charges, discuss the political implications of… Audio
Trump guilty verdict fires up donors, website crashes
Major donors are willing to back the first convicted felon running for US president as his website crashes from an influx of potential support. Audio
Nine arrests after $15 million cannabis operation uncovered
One of the sites is believed to be the largest found in the Counties Manukau area, police say.
Trump found guilty of falsifying business records
Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in his hush money criminal trial. New York correspondent Mitch McCann spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Can Trump still be president after being found guilty?
Explainer - Donald Trump has been convicted on all 34 charges in his porn star hush money trial. What does that mean for his political hopes? Video
Trial over deadly Loafers Lodge fire pushed to next year
The man accused of accused of murdering five people in the Wellington building fire was meant to go on trial in August.
Man 'exposing himself' near central Auckland kindy arrested
The 41-year-old was arrested in Epsom's Gillies Avenue area on Thursday.
Pupils warned not to share name of alleged murderer
The school principal of a Dunedin teenager fatally stabbed last week is cautioning students not to illegally share the name of the 13-year-old murder accused.
Religious sect investigated by FBI, and NZ Police apologise
A woman who was sexually abused by a minister of a secretive sect as a child says the religious group's apology has been a long time coming.
Inquest into death of worshippers at Al Noor Mosque focuses on exit doors
Should the exit doors of Al Noor Mosque have been fitted with panic bars? And could lives have been saved if they were? Those are two of the questions the inquest into the deaths of the 51 worshippers… Audio
Actions need to follow words says secretive sect abuse victim
A woman who was sexually abused as a child by a minister of a secretive sect says the religious group's written apology is welcome, but actions need to follow the words. Amy Williams reports. Audio
Shower Thoughts: Does Facebook monitor drug dealing?
Robin van der Sanden is a postdoctoral fellow at Massey University's SHORE & Whariki Research Centre and picks up the phone to provide some answers. Audio
Karori murder victim dead when paramedics arrived
Paramedics said it was obvious Karori man Rau Tongia had been dead some time when they arrived.
Police urge copper wire thieves to think about own safety
Police believe it's only a matter of time before someone gets hurt.
Lost report on abusive Tauranga Boys' teacher found
A Tauranga Boys' College teacher who propositioned a student for bondage in 1988, had multiple other complaints against him dating back to the 1960s. Natalie Akoorie reports. Audio