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Crime and Justice

Iwi leader and activist Mike Smith.

Government changes climate law to prevent lawsuits

The move aims to block civil claims linking companies’ emissions to climate-related damage.

Crime and Justice

6:31pm

3:03

Melbourne woman Isla Bell. (Source: Facebook)

Charges dropped over death of Melbourne teenager found in tip

Isla Bell's remains were found at a rubbish tip six weeks later.

Crime and Justice

5:00pm

Chat GPT.

ChatGPT maker OpenAI accused of helping plan US school shooting

Authorities say ChatGPT gave information to the shooter about what time and location to maximise victims, as well as the type of gun and ammo to use.

Crime and Justice

4:00pm

Hayden Tasker

'I thought I was going to die' officer says of night Lyn Fleming killed

One officer who avoided being hit by Hayden Tasker later called an ambulance for the murder accused, a court has heard.

Crime and Justice

2:49pm

3:10

Police at an accident scene.

Two women arrested after 'wrong way' driving spree in Tauranga

A vehicle was reported to be driving dangerously, including on the wrong side of State Highway 2.

Crime and Justice

1:30pm

Iwi leader and activist Mike Smith.

Government changes climate law to prevent lawsuits

The move aims to block civil claims linking companies’ emissions to climate-related damage.

Crime and Justice

6:31pm

3:03

Melbourne woman Isla Bell. (Source: Facebook)

Charges dropped over death of Melbourne teenager found in tip

Isla Bell's remains were found at a rubbish tip six weeks later.

Crime and Justice

5:00pm

Chat GPT.

ChatGPT maker OpenAI accused of helping plan US school shooting

Authorities say ChatGPT gave information to the shooter about what time and location to maximise victims, as well as the type of gun and ammo to use.

Crime and Justice

4:00pm

Hayden Tasker

'I thought I was going to die' officer says of night Lyn Fleming killed

One officer who avoided being hit by Hayden Tasker later called an ambulance for the murder accused, a court has heard.

Crime and Justice

2:49pm

3:10

Police at an accident scene.

Two women arrested after 'wrong way' driving spree in Tauranga

A vehicle was reported to be driving dangerously, including on the wrong side of State Highway 2.

Crime and Justice

1:30pm

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A Whangārei man has been caught on camera helping police arrest a fleeing offender after tackling him to the ground outside central city café — with the moment captured on CCTV.

Watch: Man tackles fleeing offender outside Whangārei cafe

Senior Sergeant Rene Rakete said he "wouldn’t be surprised if he gets a call up from the All Blacks after watching that tackle".

Crime and Justice

12:20pm

0:23

The man sought by police.

Police seek identity of man after pedestrian injured in Taupō crash

Police shared a photo of the man, saying: "We believe he can assist in our investigation."

Crime and Justice

11:13am

1:32

The NSW government will introduce legislation on Tuesday to create new offences and make it harder for those with gang links to get bail.

Extra jail time for 'kill cars', recruiting kids for crime in NSW

Tougher legislation will mean criminals who recruit children or ignite 'kill cars' to break the law could face more time in jail.

Crime and Justice

11:06am

1:32

Police urged anyone planning to meet with someone they met on a dating app to choose a well-lit, public location.

Warning after people lured to Invercargill park on dating app, attacked

Two were injured in attacks that saw them lured to an Invercargill park on a dating app and assaulted.

Crime and Justice

10:52am

1:32

Two Israeli soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, as seen from northern Israel, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Israeli troops jailed for desecration of Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon

A photo of a soldier, a cigarette dangling from his own mouth and that of the statue, went viral and sparked widespread outrage.

Crime and Justice

10:29am

1:32

Police car

Driver hit speeds of 200km/h in attempt to evade police in Auckland

“The driver pulled into a carpark and indicated his intention to stop, before quickly accelerating towards the motorway on-ramp,” police said.

Crime and Justice

10:15am

1:32

James Shirah is sentenced to at least 30 years in prison during a hearing, Monday, May 11.

US groom jailed for killing his best friend on his wedding night

James Shirah ran over and killed his best friend following an alcohol-fueled argument in the state of Michigan in 2024.

Crime and Justice

9:43am

1:32

In this image taken from video footage provided by KGNS, Union Pacific train cars are stationed at a rail yard in Laredo, Texas, Sunday, May 10, 2026.

Six found dead in shipping container at rail yard near Texas border

They were found at a busy land port of entry for trade on the US-Mexico border and a common nexus for the illegal movement of people.

Crime and Justice

9:26am

1:32

Cole Tomas Allen appeared in federal court for his arraignment.

Man charged in correspondents' dinner attack pleads not guilty

Cole Tomas Allen, accused of storming the White House Correspondents' Association dinner while armed with guns and knives, pleaded not guilty.

Crime and Justice

9:12am

Julian Ingram, also known as Pierpoint, a 37-year-old man, was named by police on Friday morning as the suspected murderer.

Closure for small NSW town as triple-murderer's body found

Julian Ingram, 37, was accused of killing his pregnant former partner Sophie Quinn, her aunt Nerida Quinn and a third person at Lake Cargelligo in western NSW on January 22.

Crime and Justice

7:30am

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Police Commissioner Richard Chambers spoke to 1News as new figures showed NZ continues to lose staff to Australia.

'Displeasure': Police boss unhappy at fresh Australian recruitments

The Northern Territory police force said it would be back on New Zealand soil.

Crime and Justice

6:00am

2:48

Jonathan Crabtree. (Source: Social media)

Gold Coast mum cleared of murdering son with drug-laced smoothie

Maree Mavis Crabtree was on trial accused of killing her 26‑year‑old son Jonathan with an overdose of prescription painkillers.

Crime and Justice

Monday 6:36pm

 Abel Wira, pictured in Kaitāia District Court in 2023.

Abel Wira sentenced to six more years for underage sex offence

A Northland man already in jail after his dogs killed his landlord has been sentenced to a further six years for an underage sex offence.

Crime and Justice

Monday 5:51pm

Members of the Cohutta Police Department look on as Mayor Ron Shinnick speaks at Cohutta Town Hall in Cohutta, Ga. on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Georgia town reinstates police dept two days after mayor fired them

Cohutta Town Council passed an ordinance reinstating the community's entire police department two days after the mayor fired them all.

Crime and Justice

Monday 5:30pm

The court martial is underway at Devonport Naval Base in Auckland.

Court martial for navy officer accused of threatening to kill interpreter

The complainant alleges the accused threatened to have him blacklisted and killed after he attempted to contact the Minister of Defence about an immigration issue.

Crime and Justice

Monday 5:18pm

Police (file image)

Arrests in Hawke's Bay after spike in gang-related incidents

Thirteen people were arrested in Mahia and Wairoa over the past week.

Crime and Justice

Monday 4:12pm

Kim Ramchen.

Melbourne teacher jailed after 'snapping' and stabbing principal

Former IT teacher Kim Ramchen – son of former Price Is Right host Jacqui Ramchen, who disappeared in 1992 – attacked Aaron Sykes after learning his contract wouldn't be renewed.

Crime and Justice

Monday 3:00pm

Senior Constable Jude Yeoman

'No pulse': Colleague describes efforts to save officer Lyn Fleming

It's the second week of the trial for the man accused of murdering Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming on the first day of 2025.

Crime and Justice

Monday 2:59pm

2:37

Police take a man into custody on Nelson St after a fleeing driver incident.

Watch: Police pull pair from car in dramatic central Auckland arrests

Police tracked a stolen vehicle across central suburbs before boxing it in on Nelson St, arresting two after dangerous driving through Auckland.

Crime and Justice

Monday 1:42pm

0:39

US soldier.

Dunedin woman seduced into sending $800,000 to fake US general

Police say victim spent five years sending cash, Bitcoin and vouchers to an alleged scammer she believed was an American military leader.

Crime and Justice

Monday 1:24pm

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