Crime
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
Niche but relatable - the film fest where the theme is fraud
Swindles, scams and deception take centre-stage at Wellington's highly specific documentary film festival. Audio
Doctor avoids conviction after filming med student in shower
A doctor who wanted to have sex with one of his male medical students gave him medication meant for erectile dysfunction and told him it was to help him sleep.
Three homicide investigations opened in one day
A deadly Saturday morning saw homicide investigations open relating to deaths in Whangarei, Kaikohe and Hamilton.
Fire at Huntly business suspicious, police say
Two men have been arrested for illegal gun possession near a suspected arson at a Huntly business, and police are appealing for witnesses.
Man charged with murder after Hamilton death
A man has been charged with murder after a man was found dead in Hamilton and another critically injured.
Homicide investigation launched after Kaikohe man with stab wounds dies
Emergency services were called to a property on Mangakahia Road, south of the town, just after 9am on Saturday.
Homicide investigation launched after death at Whangārei property
Police arrested a 53-year-old at the address, who was known to the victim.
'I fell in love with the peace' - Former prisoner's journey to the farm
After a childhood filled with gang violence and facing imprisonment for manslaughter at 16, a finalist for the KiwiBank Young New Zealander of the Year credits farming, family and forgiveness for… Video, Audio
The case of the shoebox with $164,080 inside
It is one of many in the ongoing police campaign to seize hundreds of millions of dollars in cash, assets and property from criminals.
