Crime
Harvey Weinstein judge declares mistrial on rape charge, third sex crimes trial planned
The judge overseeing the case declared a mistrial after the jury foreperson refused to continue deliberations.
Prison population projected to boom over next decade
Official figures now forecast a 4000-person, or 36%, increase in prisoners by 2035.
Students hope prisoners' newsletter 'removes some stigma'
The new publication is being delivered to inmates at prisons in Canterbury.
Weinstein convicted of sex crime amid contentious jury deliberations
The jury has not yet reached a verdict on all counts the former movie mogul faces in deliberations that have been marred by infighting and threats.
Member of sect to stand trial next year
The 80-year-old man linked to the secretive sect will stand trial for sex offences, including indecent assault, sodomy and bestiality.
Woman convicted after dog attacked man fixing her car
A lawyer told the court the dog had also previously bitten a Kāinga Ora property manager who had visited the property.
Community engagement key to solving local concerns, says police minister
Mark Mitchell attended a meeting on Auckland's North Shore where social housing, rough sleepers and police responsiveness were flagged as priorities.
Man charged with murder of Northland toddler named
Drummond Augustine has pleaded not guilty.
Hillmorton patient reported fatal axe attack to nurses
Elliot Cameron made "constant threats" he would kill someone but staff didn't press him for further information.
High-profile Wellington landlord facing multiple charges
They include strangulation, threatening to kill, and making and distributing an intimate recording.
Warning for period tracking app users
Experts are warning women who use period tracking apps are a goldmine for advertisers, and information from them - in the wrong hands - could result in risks to job prospects, workplace monitoring… Audio
Far North town burned out on burnouts
Community leaders in Moerewa are calling for a long-standing culture of doing "burnouts" to end before it ends in tragedy. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 June 2025
In today's episode, government ministers will be arriving at Fieldays on mass as the country looks to the agricultural sector to drive the economy over the next year, Federated Farmers believe this… Audio
Fear of reprisals if stalkers warned without target's knowledge
An anti-stalking advocate says a proposed new law has a worrying caveat in which stalkers can be warned by police, without the victim first being notified. Audio
LynnMall attack inquest: Police set to give evidence
The pathologist that conducted the post-mortem on Samsudeen said he died quickly and had "zero" chance of survival. Audio
Inquest into death of LynMall attacker continues
The coronial inquest into the death of LynnMall attacker Ahamed Samsudeen continues on Wednesday, after a forensic pathologist explained why he had zero chance of surviving as many as a dozen gunshot… Audio
Protests continue in LA
It is now the fourth day of protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in Los Angeles. Correspondents Philip Crowther and Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Govt strengthens anti-stalking legislation
The government has strengthened its proposed anti-stalking legislation, so a person could be convicted after two specified acts within two years, with a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment… Audio
Eleven killed including gunman in Austrian school shooting
Eleven people, including the gunman, have died in a shooting at an Austrian high school in the city of Graz. Journalist Alex Maritza Wachter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Residents stressed by musician's unexplained death
A community co-ordinator says Oliver Hayes is the second person to die at the council-run apartment complex in a fortnight.
