Crime
Man charged with slavery accused of stealing $78k from complainant
Moeaia Tuai has also denied rape, indecent assault, sexual violation and assault in the Auckland High Court.
Hamilton schoolboy stabbed in suspected daylight kidnapping attempt
A mother worries for her family's safety, after her son was attacked outside his high school.
'I'm genuinely sorry': Gangster's prison apology after couple-killing crash
Mark Kimber says the night he struck and killed Karen and Geoffrey Boucher was a turning point - the couple's family believe his remorse is "all for show".
Recipe for Murder: inside the mushroom trial
The trial of Erin Patterson captured headlines around the world. 'Recipe for Murder' provides insights into the woman herself and how she was caught. Audio
The Detail: Louvre heist has museum curators looking twice
The successful Louvre jewel heist has museum directors around the world taking another look at their own patches. Auckland is no exception.
Auckland museum checks the locks
When there's a successful jewel heist such as the Louvre break-in, museum directors around the world take another look at their own patches. Auckland is no exception. Audio
Man threatens to blow up buildings within 100m radius
The 36-year-old appeared in the Nelson District Court charged with threatening to kill members of the public, among other charges.
Man charged with murder of father and son in house fire appears in court
The man, who has name suppression, was helped by a Korean translator.
LA's Pacific Palisades fire suspect pleads not guilty
Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, is charged with "maliciously" starting a fire on January 1 that was quickly suppressed but continued to smoulder beneath dense vegetation near Pacific Palisades before…
Gang members run illegal raffle to pay for kids to go to Rainbow's End
They claimed the raffle was to raise funds to take about 200 children to the theme park.
NBA coach, player arrested in Mafia gambling probe
They are among 30 indicted for alleged involvement in a "nationwide scheme to rig illegal poker games" using "high-tech cheating technology".
Suppression of Espionage prosecution details to be re-examined
The veil of secrecy still shrouding much of a first-of-its-kind military prosecution for attempted espionage could lift next week, when suppression orders are re-examined. Jimmy Ellingham reports. Audio
74-year-old found dead was 'devoted' to family, son wanted by police
Karen Gilbert-Palmer was found dead on 15 October and Police have been searching for her son, Jeremy Robertson, for over a week in connection with her death.
No security cameras monitored Louvre balcony where thieves entered
The eastern balcony of the Apollo Gallery, where robbers broke into the building on Sunday using an angle grinder, was not covered by the museum's ageing camera system.
IPCA finishes investigation into former Deputy Police Commissioner
Jevon McSkimming resigned as the country's second most powerful cop in May and is now facing charges of possessing child sexual exploitation and bestiality materials.
Five things to know from Virginia Giuffre's memoir
It covers everything from Donald Trump getting her a babysitting job to her times with Prince Andrew.
Armed robber fires shots at man who confronted him after $20k cigarette theft
The store owner feared his wife might be harmed and she no longer liked working late.
Louvre director admits 'insufficient' camera coverage after heist
Senators have grilled the museum's boss over the $178m heist that unfolded over just seven minutes.
Police appeal decisions to return confiscated gang patches
At least three judges have ruled in favour of returning patches to gang members in the year since legislation criminalising the display of gang insignia came into effect.
Fiji's former PM sentenced over corruption charge
Former Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has been given a 12-month suspended prison sentence by the Fiji High Court in Suva. Audio