Crime & Justice
Police ask Protect Pūtiki protesters to leave their bubble
Protectors at Pūtiki Bay on Waiheke Island say police action to evict them is unlawful and unfair
Survivors of abuse in care share stories at Pacific inquiry hearing
Here are the stories of four survivors.
People with disabilities experience significantly higher rates of violence, research shows
40 percent of women with disabilities report physical violence from an intimate partner.
From nangs to comedowns, here's 10 stories about drugs
In case you missed it, last week Re: brought you a whole week of content dedicated to drugs.
Māori, disabled and sexually diverse people more likely to be victims of crime
The third annual New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey was released today. Here's what it said.
Talking to a dark web drug dealer who got caught
A drug dealer shares the story of why he started importing and how he got busted.
Talking to the brave people who asked their dealers for refunds
A surprising number of students are getting refunds from their drug dealers after buying "MDMA"
The FBI made an app that tricked thousands of drug dealers around the world, including NZ
In NZ, 35 people were arrested and over 900 charges were laid against senior members gang members.
Sexual assault laws changing to require consent in NSW
The new model means a person must do or say something to affirm consent before sex occurs. In New Zealand, laws governing consent only stipulate when…
Corrections says it will stop handcuffing women giving birth
The Government department responsible for prisons says it will stop restraining women in labour or past 30 weeks pregnant. It also promises to stop handcuffing prisoners…
New anti-terrorism laws proposed in wake of March 15
The Government has taken the first step towards changing New Zealand’s anti-terrorism laws.
Māori are more likely to be victims of crime, a study confirms
Poverty, disability and sexuality are all factors that contribute to Māori being more likely to be victims of crime than non-Māori, a new study by the…
Photo essay: Wellington anti-sexual violence rally
The Let Us Live rally took place on Wednesday night in Wellington.
Organised by advocacy group Wellington Alliance Against Sexual Violence, hundreds gathered at Courtenay Place to…
Why the US Drug Enforcement agency is coming to Aotearoa
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are setting up shop in New Zealand. With the continual growing popularity of Class A drugs like methamphetamine amongst Kiwis, combined…
NZ Police are more likely to kill mentally ill people in armed events
New research finds a link between police shootings and mental health related events
Woman groped at bar says bouncer did nothing to help her
What does a ‘zero tolerance’ policy for sexual assault in bars look like in practice?
Social media can be a new form of justice for survivors of sexual assault
What are the legal ramifications of online justice, both for those who post and the accused?
A weed dealer on the constant threat of violence that comes with the job
Eighty percent of New Zealanders have tried weed by the age of 21, and between 250,000 and 400,000 of us are using it weekly. But because…
Christchurch mosque attack terrorist sentenced to life in prison without parole
Words from some of the 93 people who gave victim impact statements directly to the terrorist's face.
What you need to know about giving prisoners back the vote
Parliament has passed a bill that gives prisoners back the vote. Here’s what you need to know.
For six months, cops in NZ had guns - campaigners say it can't continue
For six months, cops in New Zealand had guns. Campaigners say we can’t allow it to continue.
Offenders released during the Covid-19 lockdown say they felt safer in prison
Prisoner support network PARS says housing New Zealand’s most vulnerable was difficult before a pandemic. But now, people are being released into a world that’s even…
Relief in NZ’s Muslim Community After Christchurch Terrorist's Guilty Plea
The man due to go on trial for the Christchurch mosque attacks has pled guilty to all charges. He is now New Zealand’s first convicted terrorist.…
The West Auckland Bail House Trying to Keep Māori Out of Jail
The number of prisoners waiting for case outcomes is at an all-time high. Like the wider muster population, Māori account for at least half. A West…
Opinion: Bridges beats up on his own
There’s a slim chance Simon Bridges could become New Zealand’s first prime minister who has Māori heritage. He’s trying to increase those chances by shitting on…