Crime
Sightings of car sought in relation to Gisborne murder
Bill Maangi was shot in the early hours of Monday, 29 September.
Dozens arrested in nationwide firearms crackdown
Police have arrested 43 people and seized 96 weapons in a national crackdown on illicit firearms.
Greens want public feedback on cannabis laws
More than two dozen people have been jailed mainly for cannabis offences in the last year, the party's co-leader says.
The battle to stop a tide of child sexual abuse material
The Child Exploitation Operations Team deals with the worst of the worst, and has "more work than we can handle".
Border patrols for child predators
The amount of child sexual abuse material entering New Zealand is increasing and getting 'more violent' - and the Customs team managing it can't keep up. Audio
'Inappropriate': Teacher falls pregnant after becoming caregiver for teen she used to teach
A teacher has lost her job after falling pregnant to a troubled teen who moved in with her after she became his caregiver.
Widow of convicted murderer wants to clear his name
Ross Appelgren was accused of beating a fellow prisoner to death in 1985 - but his wife and legal team say fresh evidence will prove he was innocent. Audio
Mark Lundy to appear before Parole Board
The Parole Board will on Tuesday be updated on how convicted murderer Mark Lundy is coping with life outside prison.
Private investigator cleared after client used AI to challenge his report
James Kelly paid a private investigator to provide an "honest assessment" of a police case against him.
Police spike car, arrest suspect after reports of firearm
A 33-year-old man has been taken into custody following the chase and is likely to face a raft of driving related charges, police said.
Charges laid after online threats against Islamic Centre - Police
An 18-year-old faces charges of causing harm by posting digital communication, after threatening the Wellington Islamic Centre.
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.