Crime
Blenheim man sent to prison after violently murdering mother in argument
A man who snapped during an argument with his mother over dinner and used a crowbar and a knife to kill her before handing himself into police has been sentenced to life in prison.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 5 June 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister has expressed what he says is his absolute shock over revelations about one of his senior press secretaries, the worst of the wild weather which has been lashing… Audio
Three charged with manslaughter over Loafers Lodge fire
Three people have been charged with manslaughter over the 2023 Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington. Crime correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
PM Luxon expresses shock over press secretary revelations
The Prime Minister has expressed what he says is his absolute shock over revelations about one of his senior press secretaries. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.
…Three charged after anti-social car chaos in Hamilton
One person was seriously injured after being struck by a car doing burnouts on Horotiu Bridge Road in May.
PM's senior press secretary accused of recording sex workers
Questions are being raised about why the Prime Minister's office did not know that a senior press secretary was investigated by police last year. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Inquest into Lynmall terror attack continues
The inquest into the Lynmall terror attack will see further analysis of video showing how the assault unfolded. Finn Blackwell has more. Audio
To speak or not? The high-stakes choice in criminal trials
To shed some light on why a murder-accused like Erin Patterson might decide to speak in her own defence, Auckland criminal lawyer John Munro joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Surivors of Lynn Mall terrorist attack give evidence at inquest
Survivors of the Lynn Mall terrorist attack in Auckland have given evidence today as they seek closure from a coronial inquest. Following legal arguments yesterday, the hearing began in earnest today… Audio
Prolific shoplifter sentenced to two years in prison
Police said she was offending on an almost daily basis.
Science: How sitting shrinks your brain, crime from the cradle
Science commentator Allan Blackman looks at how sitting for hours can affect your brain - even if you're doing regular exercise. A major new study has tracked 80,000 Queenslanders, looking at how… Audio
'Boom, boom, you can all die'
Dunedin man kicked out of Salvation Army flat after threatening neighbours.
Lawyer claims she took $200k of client funds to escape abusive relationship
The woman said she lived in constant fear of her husband.
Man charged after police find military-style shotgun in vehicle
The 34-year-old man is due in court.
Farmer convicted, fined $40,000 for allowing effluent into river
Judge Dickey says she finds the share milker to have been highly careless.
What happened to Ashton?
The untold story of a vulnerable four-year-old's violent death - and why police didn't charge anyone with killing him. Audio
Hundreds march in Kaikohe to pay tribute to 3-year-old
Up to 400 people marched down Kaikohe's main street yesterday to pay tribute to the short life of a three-year-old girl. One of the organisers, Mutunga Rameka, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
No one charged over death of four-year-old
The man who a coroner says likely inflicted injuries that killed a four-year-old boy insists he was not responsible. National crime correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Inquest into the death of LynnMall knife attacker to begin
An inquest into the death of the man shot dead by police after stabbing shoppers at an Auckland supermarket in 2021 is to begin.
