Crime
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 20 March 2025
On today's episode, Donald Trump says things are "very much on track" after a conversation a short time ago with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Green MP Steve Abel has visited hunger striker… Audio
Reports of concern for at risk children made to OT jumps
The number of reports of concern about at-risk children made to Oranga Tamariki jumped more than a third last year. Lauren Crimp has more. Audio
Dean Wickliffe on hunger strike in Spring Hill prison
Green MP Steve Abel has visited hunger striker Dean Wickliffe in Spring Hill prison. 77-year-old Wickliffe, who was returned to prison after breaching his parole conditions, stopped eating in protest… Audio
'Belligerent' Whangamata man loses bid to avoid conviction after assaulting partner
A Whangamatā man who strangled his partner in hunger frustration after an All Blacks' game has lost his bid to avoid conviction.
UK: Teen sentenced for murdering his mother
There's been a sentencing in a high profile murder trial - Ellie Jay reports from London Audio
Three arrests over fire which killed elderly man
A homicide investigation was launched in November after one of three arsons at the Hanson Grove block of flats.
Suitcase murder case: Accused woman to have mental health re-assessed
Hakyung Lee is accused of killing her two children and hiding their remains in suitcases.
Miramar community fearful after man found dead on street
A Wellington community is fearing for its safety after the death of a man who was found with critical injuries on a roadside on Monday. Local resident Ryan Street spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Miramar resident wants meeting to deal with crime in community
A Miramar resident is calling for a meeting between Wellington City Council, police and locals about crime in the community, days after a man was found with fatal injuries in the suburb.
Man found unconscious on road in Wellington dies in hospital
The man was found critically injured on a footpath about 2.20am Monday.
Miramar residents anxious after home invasion
One resident says she was checking her doors and windows after a person was hurt in a fight with an intruder.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 March 2025
In today's episode, the ACT Party wants to clear out local councils and replace them with their own candidates in the elections later this year, A notorious criminal, Dean Wickliffe is on a hunger… Audio
Two arrested after Auckland bar shooting
A man was taken to hospital with a gunshot injury.
Notorious criminal on hunger strike at Auckland prison after claims he was beaten by prison guards
A notorious criminal, Dean Wickliffe is on a hunger strike at an Auckland prison after claims he was beaten by multiple prison guards. Lawyer Sam Vincent spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Murder-accused man heckled by victim's family in tense court exchange
Tensions erupted in the Hamilton District Court when a man charged with murdering a 26-year-old and injuring another appeared in the dock.
Neighbour heard raised voices before resident hurt in fight with intruder
A neighbour says he heard raised voices and swearing outside the house in the early hours of Monday.
ASB launches a new scam busting tool to verify phone calls
One of the big banks has launched a new scam busting tool that verifies in real time, if the person on the phone to is from from the bank. A study last year by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance found half… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 17 March 2025
In today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has arrived in Washington DC, where he will meet with his US counterpart, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and other officials, a fourteen-year-old… Audio
Teen found guilty of manslaughter in Dunedin bus hub stabbing
A fourteen-year-old boy has been found guilty of manslaughter, after the fatal stabbing of another teenager last year. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Woman stole $300,000 to feed online gambling habit
A woman who got addicted to online casino gambling and stole $300,000 to feed her habit is warning the government against opening up a large online casino gambling market. Guyon Espiner is… Audio
