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Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 June
On today's episode, we talk to Labour leader Chris Hipkins on allegations 23 MPs are claiming an allowance of between $34-$52,000 to stay in their own Wellington homes, agriculture emissions have been… Audio
Hairs linked to Olivia Hope under scrutiny in Watson trial
How two blonde hairs linked to murder victim Olivia Hope ended up on a boat - or whether they made it on board at all - has been under scrutiny at the Court of Appeal. Ruth Hill spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Hunter Biden found guilty in gun crime trial
The U.S President's son, Hunter Biden, has been found guilty on all three counts in his gun crime trial. Politico's Josh Gerstein spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
US President's son Hunter Biden found guilty in gun trial
The US president's second son was charged with three offences relating to illegally buying a gun while he was abusing drugs. Benji Hyer spoke to Corin Dann from Washington. Audio
Forensic scientist relied on 'personal preferences', Watson appeal told
Two blonde hairs linked to murder victim Olivia Hope have come under the microscope in the Court of Appeal.
Nurse fired over anti-vax posts denied another appeal
A former nurse dismissed over "anti-vaccine information on Facebook" won't have her case heard by the Court of Appeal.
Freight company and manager fined $28,000 for delivering containers to unapproved location
A freight company and manager have been fined for delivering imported sea containers to a paddock in Auckland, skipping biosecurity inspections.
Scott Watson appeal continues
Eye-witness testimony in the trial of double-murderer Scott Watson had been contaminated by too much publicity around the trial, the Court of Appeal has been told. Ruth Hill spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'I didn't f***ing do it': Gang member accused by defence counsel
Leigh Matthew Beer is on trial for the murder of his partner. But his defence counsel is pointing the finger at a Mongrel Mob member.
Scott Watson's face shown on TV could have influenced eye witnesses
Scott Watson's face "plastered" across TV screens months before his arrest for the murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope could have influenced eye witnesses, the Court of Appeal was told today, Ruth… Audio
Watson's face 'plastered' on TV influenced eyewitness descriptions, court told
TV coverage of Scott Watson before his arrest for the murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope is claimed to have influenced eyewitness descriptions.
Auckland assistant principal told police he got ‘thrill’ from messaging student
Former James Cook High School assistant principal Seelan Ramiah told police he felt "so much power and self-worth" out of sexual messages he had with a student.
A burden to bear: Mum's angst after Snapchat predator jailed for sex act with girl
Roland Isaac McKop messaged the 13-year-old girl on Snapchat saying he wanted to be her "sugar daddy" and pay her for monthly sexual liasions.
A cold case with layers of institutional failings
What motivates a journalist to spend years fighting for justice for someone they don't even know? Audio
The 83-year-old JP who laundered $500k for meth ring
Retired man Herbert Bruce Armitage's involvement in the scheme was described by a judge as a "significant fall from grace".
Auckland Council taken to court over decision to sell car park
The Save Queen Street Society accuse the council of failing to abide by local government legislation.
Witness recounts arguing and screaming at scene of fatal fire
A witness has recalled hearing a man screaming a woman's name at the scene of a fatal fire - but never hearing a woman scream back.
History with Dr Grant Morris
Before March 2020, most mediation in New Zealand was delivered face to face. The Covid pandemic has fundamentally changed this and now a lot of mediation is delivered online. Along with legal history… Audio
Assistant principal offered students sex toys at school
The assistant principal attempted to pursue relationships with three students and tried to give them sex toys at school.
Rau Tongia murder trial: Police minimising response, defence says
Wellington police are being accused of downplaying their response when they arrested the victim on the night of his death.
