CommunityNew Zealanders show unity and respect for Waitangi, study showsAs Aotearoa prepares for Waitangi Day, a survey reveals most Kiwis value Te Tiriti, human rights, and respectful discussion about their shared history.Christine RovoiWed, 04 Feb
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandMan missing after car swept away in flooded river north of AucklandPolice have paused their search for a man missing after his vehicle was washed into the Mahurangi River north of Auckland on Wednesday.PMN NewsThu, 22 Jan
Law & Order • Vanuatu • Aotearoa New ZealandTwo seasonal workers found dead at Bay of Plenty orchardPolice say the bodies of the ni-Vanuatu RSE workers were found at a Pukehina kiwifruit property on New Year’s Day.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 08 Jan
Law & OrderSummer spike fears prompt fresh warning from Waitematā PoliceWith thousands of offences recorded across the district in the past year, residents are urged to lock up, secure valuables, and stay alert.PMN NewsFri, 26 Dec
Law & OrderBus victim named as Sefo Leger amid outpouring of tributesAuckland Police confirm the 59-year-old was killed in the Glen Innes stabbing, a man has been charged, as family and friends share heartfelt tributes online.Christine RovoiThu, 11 Dec
Local Democracy ReportingToddler’s drowning prompts fresh warning over temporary poolsAfter the death of a 20-month-old who wandered into an unfenced backyard pool, Auckland Council and water safety experts are urging families to take extra care with pop-up pools as summer begins.Torika Tokalau, LDR ReporterThu, 11 Dec
Law & OrderHomicide investigation after deadly stabbing aboard Auckland busPolice say a man has died and another was seriously injured after being attacked on a number 76 bus in Glen Innes on Monday evening.Khalia StrongTue, 09 Dec
Law & Order • TongaThree men fined in Tonga for poaching nearly 30,000 sea cucumbers - reportThe trio have been fined $7300 each after poaching nearly 30,000 sea cucumbers for commercial purposes during a fishing ban on the invertebrates.Margot Staunton, Senior Journalist, RNZ Fri, 28 Nov
Law & OrderPacific communities look to Auckland police campus to deliver real change in recruitmentThe first Tāmaki-Makaurau-trained police wing has graduated, but Pacific communities believe the real test is whether the new campus will finally boost Pasifika recruitment.Khalia StrongMon, 17 Nov
Law & OrderFormer cop says Pacific trust in police needs rebuilding after reportAlf Filipaina says the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s findings expose leadership failings and risk further mistrust among Pacific communities.Khalia StrongFri, 14 Nov
