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Dogs in fatal Kaihu attack had gone after other animals
Source: Radio New Zealand Police at the scene of the fatal attack. RNZ The dogs that killed a woman in Northland yesterday came onto a neighbour’s property recently and pack...
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Southland Police continue search for missing man Kevin Belling
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant John Kean: The search for missing 62-year-old Kevin Belling continues as Southland Police conduct searches in waterways in the Motu Rimu area....
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Actor arrested after Mardi Gras fight
Source: Radio New Zealand Shia LaBeouf was arrested just after midnight on Tuesday (local time) in New Orleans where police said the 39-year-old Transformers film star assaulted two men in...
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Woman killed by dogs in Kaihu named as Mihiata Te Rore
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Police have identified Mihiata Te Rore as the woman killed by dogs north of Dargaville yesterday. The 62-year-old was killed while on a Kaihu property...
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Advocacy – Up to 50 New Zealanders are fighting Israel’s genocide in Gaza – PSNA
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa – PSNA PSNA is calling for government accountability to stop and punish New Zealanders going to fight in Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza. ...
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Tamariki are still no safer now than when Malachi died – 24 more child deaths at hands of carers
Source: Aroturuki Tamariki | Independent Children’s Monitor A second review by Aroturuki Tamariki | Independent Children’s Monitor, on the implementation of the recommendations made by Dame Karen Poutasi following the...
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Police investigation continues into Kaihu dog attack
Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing to investigate a woman’s death in Kaihu after she was attacked by dogs yesterday. Emergency services responded to the rural address off State...
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Police seek help after Mount Maunganui landslide cordon breaches
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the people in the images provided, who police believe can help with enquiries into a breach of the...
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Children still no safer than when Malachi Subecz was murdered – latest report
Source: Radio New Zealand Children are still no safer than when Malachi Subecz was murdered, according to a new report from the Independent Children’s Monitor. It is the second review...
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Pedestrian seriously injured after Māngere crash involving a truck
Source: Radio New Zealand Police said the pedestrian has been taken to Middlemore Hospital with serious injuries. RNZ / Richard Tindiller A pedestrian is seriously injured after a crash involving...
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Police sent to Auckland school after ‘threats towards students’
Source: Radio New Zealand Western Springs College’s principal says there was an “altercation” last week and a threat made on social media. RNZ / Lauren Baker Police have been posted...
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Do you recognise these people?
Source: New Zealand Police Bay of Plenty Police are seeking to the public’s help to identify the three people pictured in these images. We believe they may be able to...
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Events
Source: Privacy Commissioner Events are a great way for us to promote privacy issues, and answer questions. Our people speak to a range of audiences across New Zealand about privacy...
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Former prison guard’s appeal against murder conviction, sentencing to be heard in November
Source: Radio New Zealand David Benbow was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum non parole period of 17 years after a jury found him guilty of murder. A former...
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Man’s body found in Tauranga park, homicide probe launched
Source: Radio New Zealand Police said the man’s body was discovered in a secluded area of Wharepai Domain on Saturday. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A homicide investigation has been launched...
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Five young people arrested after Napier aggravated robbery
Source: Radio New Zealand On Monday, Police were notified of an aggravated robbery at a commercial premises on Charles Street RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Five young people have been arrested...
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Taking cash off criminals to protect New Zealanders
Source: New Zealand Government Money seized from criminals will once again be redirected to protecting New Zealanders, with a new funding round for the Proceeds of Crime Fund opening on...
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Homicide inquiry launched into man’s death
Source: New Zealand Police The death of a man in Tauranga on Saturday is now being treated as a homicide. Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown, Western Bay of Plenty Area...
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Five youth charged following aggravated robbery, Napier
Source: New Zealand Police Five youth are before the court following an aggravated robbery in Westshore, Napier. On Monday 16 February, Police were notified of an aggravated robbery at a...
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Man charged with breaching Mt Maunganui landslip cordon
Source: Radio New Zealand The Mt Maunganui cordon, pictured earlier this month. Nick Monro A man has been arrested after allegedly breaching the cordon around Mt Maunganui. The cordon has...
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Arrest made following landslide cordon breach, Mount Manganui
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Western Bay of Plenty Area Commander, Inspector Clifford Paxton: Bay of Plenty Police have arrested and charged a man following a breach at the...
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Kaihu community in mourning after woman mauled to death by a pack of dogs
Source: Radio New Zealand The scene of a fatal dog attack in Kaihu, Northland. RNZ The small Northland settlement where a woman was mauled to death by a pack of...
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Second priest at St Bede’s College was accused of sexual abuse by three complainants
Source: Radio New Zealand Fr Brian Cummings was rector at St Bede’s College between 1990-2001. Supplied A second priest who worked at St Bede’s College was accused of sexual abuse...
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Incoming law change so MSD can claw back welfare payments off ACC clients
Source: Radio New Zealand The Minister moved a motion of urgency to introduce the bill. VNP / Phil Smith The government has introduced legislation so the welfare system can legally...
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Auckland woman appears in court for alleged 18-year elaborate romance scam
Source: Radio New Zealand The 44-year-old Auckland woman appeared in Auckland District Court. Finn Blackwell / RNZ A woman accused of defrauding a man out of more than half a...
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Judge deciding whether to overturn Papatoetoe election ruling
Source: Radio New Zealand A High Court judge in Auckland has reserved her decision on whether to overturn a District Court ruling that voided the outcome of the 2025 local...
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Multiple complaints before woman mauled to death by dogs at house in Kaihu, Northland
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A local said there had been multiple complaints about dogs roaming in the area and chasing people before the death of...