Crime survey shows 49,000 fewer violent crime victims, ministers say

The most recent New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey showed there were 49,000 fewer victims of violent crime in the year to October 2025 compared to the two years previously. Just ...

South Asians most targeted by racial abuse, police hate crime data reveals

The broad 'Asian' group makes up around 17 percent of New Zealand's population, but South Asians in particular experienced 27 percent of reported racial incidents.

Ministers say 'tough on crime' working as new figures unveiled

Minister says a tough on crime approach has driven a significant drop in the number of victims.
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Bag containing weed and cash accidentally donated to a New Zealand charity shop

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Two teenagers mistakenly left a knapsack containing marijuana and cash at a donation area outside a New Zealand charity shop then returned in a panic to retrieve the bag ...
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These gangs were banned from wearing their patches. Did it make a difference?

The simple act of crossing the road landed gang member Calen Morris in more trouble with the police. He had been wearing his leather patch – depicting a horned skull engulfed in red flames, and the ...