Crime
Eye surgeon convicted of attempted murder to be released on parole
Ian Dallison tried to murder his former business landlord in Christchurch.
'Bloody beating': Pair found guilty of Javon Aranui's manslaughter
The jury deliberated for almost three days in the case where the victim had 16 head injuries.
Judge drops murder charges after deeming unsafe for jury to convict
A women was facing a charge of being party to murder for the death of Rau Tongia, who died in Karori in 2020.
Police issue fresh appeal for Porirua man's killer
Sean Remnant died in hospital six month's ago after beng found critically injured.
NZ-led taskforce seizes $1b in drugs in Arabian Sea
One tonne of heroin and 660kg of hashish were some of the drugs found in the operation.
Tate brothers face 21 charges, including rape, human trafficking, in UK
Andrew Tate, a former kickboxer and self-described misogynist, has gained millions of fans by promoting an ultra-masculine lifestyle.
Officials warn govt on international adoptions
Fears over child exploitation and abuse have forced the government to make a move on inter-country adoption laws. Immigration reporter Gill Bonnett has more. Audio
Victims reporting sexual assaults increases
A victims' advocate is crediting the Me Too movement for a big increase in the number of people reporting sexual assaults. Support agency HELP Auckland's Kathryn McPhillips spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ Rower arrested after incident in USA
Rowing New Zealand has launched an independent review after a top athlete was arrested during a recent tour to the United States. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
More sexual assault victims making police reports, data reveals
The proportion of adult sexual assault victims making police reports has more than quadrupled since 2018, and a victims' advocate is crediting the Me Too movement.
French surgeon sentenced to 20 years for abusing children
Cries of "shame on the justice system" rang out in a separate room where victims watched the proceedings, according to two sources.
French surgeon sexually abused 299 patients
A former surgeon in France has been given the maximum sentence in one of the largest cases of child sex abuse the country's ever seen. Paris correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Defendant recalls discovering dead body in her bed
Rau Tongia was shot in the back at his Karori home in December 2020
Man arrested after 'violent' assault on woman
The attacker used "extreme force" on his victim after an early morning argument, police say.
The Pre-Panel for 28 May 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman to preview this evening's programme. Producer Sam Hollis joins the boys to chat about their shared interest in true-crime stories. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 May 2025
In today's episode, A former All Black says the controversial collision game is allowing influencers and organisers to make money off head injuries and concussions, New Zealand's privacy commissioner… Audio
Police investigating report of assault on hospital worker
Police are investigating a report of a Christchurch Hospital worker being assaulted on Monday night - the second assault on a hospital worker in the space of a week. Health NZ regional deputy chief… Audio
Controversial police directive on retail crime canned
The Police Commissioner has stepped in and canned a controversial directive telling officers not to investigate retail crimes below certain monetary thresholds. Retail Crime Group chair Sunny Kaushal… Audio
Australia set to ban the sale of machetes, will it work?
Australian violence expert and Principal Research Fellow at Griffith University in Queensland Dr Samara McPhedran joins Emile Donovan to examine whether banning a weapon works, or whether violent… Audio
Shower Thoughts: How is money laundered?
To explain what money laundering is, how it's done and how it's detected, Wellington lawyer Marty Robinson of Robinson Legal joins Emile Donovan. Audio
