Latest from Crime in the city

Police shootings a baptism of fire for Victoria's new police boss Mike Bush

Former NZ Police Commissioner Bush praised for his leadership during crisis in Victoria.

One of New Zealand’s biggest sports retailers targeted by organised crime

Retail head says addiction, gangs and repeat youth offenders key factors behind problem.

Cop killer on the run could be heavily armed and hiding in a bunker

Police believe self-styled 'sovereign citizen' has multiple powerful firearms with him.

'Struggling with its identity': Police boss offers blunt assessment of police college culture

The email followed Herald revelations that some police applicants bypassed fitness tests.

School vandalism costs soar to $57m, calls for Govt action intensify

The ministry set aside $9.7m for repairs this year, up 17% from 2020.

Senior police paint damning picture of new cops ‘barely’ equipped for basic duties

Training changes are planned, with a review already underway.

'Don't dwell on the what ifs': Auckland cop shot in the face during Queen St killings

Two years on, Shaun Winstanley shares his recovery story – and new coffee business.

Parents outraged as child sex offender released into Pāpāmoa

Offender is closely monitored, living in a supportive home environment, Corrections says.

'Required to arrest': Inside police's new retail-crime patrols

'It’s not the value that we’re looking at. It’s the recidivism. Report it all.'

Minister considers compensation for owners of banned bitcoin ATMs

The Government is living up to its Regulatory Standards Bill and considering compensation.

Steve Braunias asks Polkinghorne if the eye surgeon killed his wife

Steve Braunias called the Polkinghorne murder trial "the apex of a very long career".

Editorial: Anti-expert rhetoric needs to stop

OPINION: Would you take the advice of a master plumber or your husband for a leaky pipe?

Predator who posed as a child online to target NZ girls is unmasked

He was sentenced to six years and five months on 12 charges, including grooming children.

Mandatory sentences could replace judge discretion – Goldsmith

That would be an alternative to the normal 'maximum' sentence regime.

Ryan Bridge: Election battle lines are slowly being drawn

OPINION: National focuses on crime as a key election issue, outpolling Labour.

'Enough is enough': Government beefing up trespass laws, doubling fines

Associate Justice Minister: 'These changes send a clear message: enough is enough.'