Crime
Hit-and-run victim calls for more care on the road
A Christchurch cyclist who was badly injured in a violent hit-and-run is calling for better behaviour from drivers, urging them to share the road with bikes. Jean Edwards reports. Audio
'I need closure': Victim's emotional address to man who sexually assaulted her
A young woman has addressed an older man who sexually violated her, telling him through tears how his actions continue to haunt her.
Four Tribesmen gang members jailed over fatal 'hotbox' beating
The partner of Mark Hohua confronted his killers in court, asking why they chose violence, when they could have "talked it out".
'Old and dingy': Property marked for demolition instead used as unlawful, crowded boarding house
The owner has now been ordered to pay the head tenant more than $9k.
Defence Minister Collins visits CIA headquarters at Langley
Judith Collins has met with the CIA director and held discussions, during a trip to Washington DC.
'Dogs-will-be-dogs attitude won't do': Owner jailed after mate mauled to death
In a historic first, a man has been jailed for manslaughter, after his aggressive dogs fatally attacked Neville Thomson.
Staff left traumatised after violent armed robbery
A fashion store owner says his staff has been left traumatised by a violent armed robbery earlier this week. Roopdarshan, a fashion and jewellery store in Auckland's Mount Roskill, was targeted by a… Audio
Two weeks after fatal fire, police still have no suspects
Emergency services responded to the suspicious house fire where a father and son were killed.
Trial of man charged with cop's murder moved to Christchurch
Hayden Tasker, 32 appeared by video link from prison in the High Court at Wellington on Friday.
How New Zealand can fight back on organised crime
The final report from an advisory group on organised crime is calling on the government to urgently implement its proposed solutions.
Post-mortem of woman found dead in Pahiatua
Forensic experts are back at a house in the Tararua town.
Inside the mind of the Massey murderer: 'It's not my fault'
Kanwarpal Singh stalked Zana Yaqubi for years, then killed her. Now, he wants an apology.
New Police Association boss talks body cameras
There's a renewed push for police to wear body cameras and its coming from the front line. The Police union says officers support being wired for sound and vision on the job. Audio
Man arrested after allegedly shooting someone, fleeing police
The 36-year-old was eventually taken into custody after officers used non-lethal sponge rounds and a taser.
Transport Minister Chris Bishop backs calls for harsher driving fines
The Automobile Association told Morning Report many of the penalties had gone unchanged this millennium. Audio
Man admits murdering Auckland teen
Eighteen-year old Maxwel-Dee Repia died on the roadside after being shot during a neighbourhood dispute.
Police seize four properties worth $36m in meth-laced beer case
It comes after the death of a man who unwittingly consumed one of the cans.
Spark to block AI-generated child sexual abuse material
The company already stops people accessing photorealistic material made with artificial intelligence, and will soon block cartoon-style imagery too.
New report recommends decriminalisation of illicit drugs
Professor Joe Boden joins Mark Leishman to discuss the issue. Audio
Well-known New Zealander faces court over alleged indecent assault
The person cannot be named.