Crime
Woman dies after carpark injury
A woman has died in an ambulance on the way to hospital after being found badly injured in a Christchurch carpark. RNZ reporter Finn Blackwell has more. Audio
Whanau seek answers in Levin death
The whanau of a Levin man who died in February at a beach near the lower North Island town believe one woman knows more about what happened to him than she's letting on. Police say the death of… Audio
Family of woman murdered by mental health patient feel 'forgotten'
A man whose wife was murdered by a forensic mental health patient three years ago has not heard from authorities for more than a year and says his family feels "forgotten".
Drug dealer just out of prison buys guns for protection, takes meth to stay alert
Seth John Forde, 46, was a former leading member of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club in Napier.
Person arrested after Napier Pharmacy break-in
It is the Pharmacy's third raid in the last 10 weeks.
Scott Beard
Top cop Scott Beard on child abuse, the Grace Millane case, and how tech is changing crime Plus, how increased surveillance is taking its toll on homicide investigators, and how a simple hand signal… Video, Audio
Human remains found in bushland confirmed to be missing teen
Australian police have confirmed human remains found almost two weeks ago are those of missing Queensland teenager Pheobe Bishop.
Pharmacy raided for third time in just 10 weeks
The owner is considering shutting-up shop after spending estimated $30,000 on replacing the front doors. Audio
Napier CBD’s only pharmacy raided for third time in 10 weeks
Thieves have targeted central Napier's only pharmacy for a third time in 10 weeks. Life Pharmacy owner Peter Bailey spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 June 2025
In today's episode, Iran's ambassador to New Zealand says negotiations and diplomacy will not resume until Israel stops attacking the country, the Foreign Minister is urging New Zealanders in Iran and… Audio
Minnesota lawmaker killing suspect planned killing spree
The suspect accused of assassinating a Minnesota lawmaker and shooting another this weekend drove to the homes of at least four state politicians as part of a planned killing spree, according to… Audio
Man suspected of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers caught
A man has been arrested on suspicion of killing a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband, after a two-day manhunt in the US state of Minnesota. Minnesota Public Radio's Ellie Roth spoke to Ingrid… Audio
'Kids in sport stay out of court'
The government has directed Sport New Zealand to reinvest the savings it has found into new programmes to reduce youth offending - but not through the boot camps. Russell Palmer reports. Audio
Public deserves inquiry: Chief Victims Advisor
The public "deserves an inquiry" into the forensic mental health system, says the Chief Victims Advisor, after revelations an elderly mental health patient who murdered a pensioner killed his brother… Audio
Sport NZ to help curb youth offending
The government is directing Sport New Zealand to help curb youth offending. Sport New Zealand's Jim Ellis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Shockingly brazen': Masked men shoot three in lunchtime attack
The three victims were thought to be inside a kebab shop in Sydney's west.
Paramedic who strangled partner, bit her nose loses registration
The man also unzipped a constable's vest and attempted to get hold of their Taser, before being restrained.
Mushroom murder accused engaged in 'sinister deception'
The prosecution made closing arguments on Monday, with the defence to follow Tuesday.
'I should remain where I am': A double killer's warning
Years before he murdered Christchurch pensioner Faye Phelps, Elliot Cameron killed his brother, it can be revealed. Emails obtained by RNZ show his fears about being released.
Manhunt for alleged Minnesota assassin ends
Suspect Vance Boelter is custody after killing a politician and her husband while posing as a police officer.
