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Bus driver who was attacked on night shift has quit job because of fears to her safety
An Auckland bus driver who was attacked by three hooded men during a night shift has quit her job rather than risk it happening again. Audio
Man charged over Young Labour camp assaults
A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged with four counts of indecent assault which occurred at a Young Labour summer camp in Waihi in February. Video, Audio
Anger as Cooks policeman has assault charge dismissed
Concerns in the Cook Islands over domestic assault charges against a police being dropped. Audio
Woman, 21, assaulted in Christchurch
Christchurch police are hunting for a man who assaulted a 21-year-old woman as she walked to work this morning.
Nurses' protest Facebook page nearly shut down twice
Nurses behind a Facebook page set up to discuss the struggles of the job say they're determined to have their voices heard. They say support for the page, which has 40-thousand members, has spurred… Audio
Lawyer argues accused's case is one of mistaken identity
Colin Jack Mitchell is accused of abducting and assaulting a woman at an Auckland quarry last year. He was described in court today as a generally law abiding citizen - but with a dark side. Audio
Family of Stephen Dudley want manslaughter charges brought
The family of West Auckland teenager Stephen Dudley who died after being attacked by two brothers after rugby practice will seek manslaughter charges against his schoolmates based on a new coroner's… Audio
Police release more information on Riverhead quarry assault
Detective Senior Sergeant Kim Libby says the police are tracking back and are still trying to locate the car. They hope a glove found near where a woman was assaulted in an Auckland quarry could help… Audio
Police search for Gisborne New Years sex attacker
Police say the man behind a sexual motivated attack at a Gisborne campground was seeking out lone women to prey on. Audio
Webster offers no plea during first court appearance
New Zealand Breakers basketball star Corey Webster has made his first court appearance on an assault charge.
Should your career influence a judge?
A Law professor says two standard, two tier system operating for sports people. Bill Hodge an associate professor of law at the University of Auckland is worrying. Audio
Steve Tew responds to Losi Filipo discharge without conviction
New Zealand Rugby concedes it has lessons to learn from the handling of Losi Filipo's discharge without conviction for a vicious assault on four people in central Wellington. Audio
65 year-old woman beaten in car jacking
Vishal Rishi of the Asian Network talks about why victims of crime need to speak up. Audio
Police investigate claims officer shoved teenager
Police are investigating claims a police officer shoved a teenager off his bike and up against a fence. A video of the incident has been widely circulated on social media. Audio
Assaults on elderly highest in south Auckland or Wellington
The number of elderly victims of assault could be higher than statistics reveal with many victims too embarrassed to report crimes. Carla Penman reports. Audio
Police release video of brutal attack on dairy owner
Auckland police have released footage of a brutal attack on a dairy owner by a man they believe may have committed nine robberies across the city. Video, Audio
No verdict in naval assault case
A military panel in the navy indecent assault case has been unable to reach a verdict. Audio
Suspension wanted for GP charged with stupefying patients
A family doctor facing serious criminal charges is fighting an attempt to prevent him from seeing patients until the case is decided. Audio
Police still investigating Hutt Valley attack
A woman has been left with cuts and bruises after a stranger assaulted her at her Hutt Valley home. Police said the woman, 63, was assaulted by a man at...
Māori men four times more likely to die from violence
Māori end up in hospital or dead because of physical attacks at a much higher rates than non-Māori, a new Ministry of Health report says.