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Christchurch chop shop sent stolen vehicles around the world

Abdul Ahmadi during his sentencing at the Christchurch District Court. Photo: Al Williams

Christchurch chop shop sent stolen vehicles around the world

A man who sought refugee status in NZ went on to establish a chop shop in Christchurch that received $800,000 worth of stolen cars.

Tall story: Curious Kevin on way to new home

Kevin heads off to Hamilton Zoo. Photo: Supplied

Tall story: Curious Kevin on way to new home

A curious and loving giraffe named Kevin is on a cross-country road trip, travelling from Christchurch's Orana Park to his new home at Hamilton Zoo.

McSkimming accuser faces charges of harassing another officer

Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Photo: RNZ

McSkimming accuser faces charges of harassing another officer

A woman who accused former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming of sexual offending remains before the court on charges of harassing another police officer and his wife.

Lotto jackpots to record $55 million

Two Dunedin players won second division prizes as Lotto's massive $45 million jackpot went unclaimed last night.

Invercargill, Q’town lead home gains

New figures show the resort is the most expensive place to rent a house in New Zealand. Photo:...

Invercargill, Q’town lead home gains

Invercargill and Queenstown have posted the strongest home value gains among New Zealand’s regional centres, bucking a largely flat national market.

The fall of south's former top cop Andrew Coster

Former police commissioner Andrew Coster Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

The fall of south's former top cop Andrew Coster

Dunedin-born former police commissioner and Southern District Commander Andrew Coster has gone to ground, his reputation and legacy in tatters.

Nicholas 'disgusted' by top police cover-up

Victims advocate Louise Nicholas made rape accusations against police officers in the 1980s. The...

Nicholas 'disgusted' by top police cover-up

Sexual violence survivor advocate Louise Nicholas is disgusted by the police's handling of complaints against former top cop Jevon McSkimming.

Govt urged to stop 'short-sighted' fire job cuts

PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons says the cuts are "short-sighted" and will "impact FENZ's...

Govt urged to stop 'short-sighted' fire job cuts

The Public Service Association says the government must step in to stop Fire and Emergency NZ's new proposal to cut almost 170 jobs.

Police continue search for Christchurch shooter

The scene of the shooting on Monday night. Photo: RNZ/Nathan Mckinnon

Police continue search for Christchurch shooter

Police say they are following strong leads in the search for those responsible for shooting at a Christchurch house and injuring a woman on Monday night.

Minister says emails about McSkimming were kept from him

Police Minister Mark Mitchell says at the centre of this, a woman has been "let down by the...

Minister says emails about McSkimming were kept from him

The police minister says emails containing allegations about Jevon McSkimming's behaviour were kept from him by former commissioner Andrew Coster's office.

Senior cops who stood up to McSkimming 'cover-up' revealed

RNZ understands Officer D is Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves. Photo: RNZ

Senior cops who stood up to McSkimming 'cover-up' revealed

The IPCA found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police over how they handled accusations against Jevon McSkimming. It also commended the work of several police staff who stood up.

Anatomy of a 'cover-up': The McSkimming report explained

Former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Photo: RNZ

Anatomy of a 'cover-up': The McSkimming report explained

A damning report by the Independent Police Conduct Authority found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police over how they handled accusations of sexual offending by former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming.

Chch murderer tells Parole Board he wants to stay in jail

Christine Hindson's daughter, Marla Thompson (left), and her sister Megannan. Photo: NZME

Chch murderer tells Parole Board he wants to stay in jail

A man who strangled his ex-partner to death before dumping her body inside a wooden chest and nailing it shut says he doesn’t want to be released from jail.

NZ plummets in ranking of tobacco industry interference

NZ plummets in ranking of tobacco industry interference

New Zealand has been labelled "most deteriorated" in an international study assessing the interference of the tobacco industry.

Police slammed in report on disgraced cop

Former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming. PHOTO: RNZ/MARK PAPALII

Police slammed in report on disgraced cop

When police did eventually refer a woman's claims about Jevon McSkimming to the watchdog, senior police attempted to influence the investigation, a new report says.

Dunedin MP casts proxy vote for expelled pair

Tākuta Ferris (left) and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi were absent from the House today. Photo: RNZ

Dunedin MP casts proxy vote for expelled pair

Tākuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi have delivered their first votes as independent MPs from afar, using the Green Party as proxies.

'He's been here 50 years': PM brushes off Peters' criticism

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and NZ First leader Winston Peters in the House. Photo: RNZ

'He's been here 50 years': PM brushes off Peters' criticism

The NZ First leader says National wants to sell assets because it has "failed to run the economy properly".

New roadside drug testing trial to begin

New roadside drug testing trial to begin

Police are poised to begin testing drivers for drugs with a device that involves a quick swipe of the driver's tongue.

Details of gun law reforms unveiled

Repeat offending is not acceptable, Nicole McKee says. Photo: RNZ

Details of gun law reforms unveiled

Cabinet has signed off on an overhaul of the country's gun laws that shifts the responsibility of the firearms regulator from the Police Minister to the Firearms Minister.

Govt acts after scathing McSkimming report

The govt is appointing an Inspector General of Police following a damning report into the handling of the Jevod McSkimming case. Former police commissioner Andrew Coster has been placed on leave from his current role.

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