Crime
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.
Triple-murder accused disputes testimony of witnesses, including her own son
Erin Patterson was giving evidence for the sixth day in trial after three relatives died from death cap mushroom poisoning.
Prolific shoplifter bailed 13 times says she 'stole to survive'
Bianca Crystal Thomas is estimated to have stolen $10,000 worth of groceries, clothing and petrol in a six-month period.
Scammers impersonating police officers target Kiwis
Police arrested a number of people last year for a similar scam.
Police arrest three people after Nelson burglaries
Stolen goods, two firearms and drugs were recovered in a number of search warrants in recent weeks.
Two charges dropped against soldier accused of covert filming during sex
Corporal Manu Smith is facing a Court Martial under the Armed Forces Discipline Act.
'His light was like no other': Dubstep musician found dead
Oliver Hayes' sister says there is a police investigation and the family are waiting for answers.
LynnMall attacker had 'zero' chance of survival after being shot, inquest hears
A forensic pathologist says some of the gunshots fired at Samsudeen went through vital organs, leaving him no chance of survival.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 June 2025
In today's episode, Hillmorton patient Elliot Cameron has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 83-year-old Frances Anne Phelps, locals in the Northland town of Moerewa are taking it… Audio
Man admits murdering baby, trying to kill a woman and child
A 34-year-old man has admitted murdering a baby and trying to kill a woman and another child in a New Year's Day attack this year.
Tech experts fear cybercriminals will exploit end of Windows 10 support
New Zealand technology experts are increasing calls for people and businesses to upgrade their Microsoft devices, as Windows 10's support expiration looms.
Mental health patient who murdered pensioner jailed for life
Hillmorton patient Elliot Cameron has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 83-year-old Frances Anne Phelps in October last year. National crime correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to… Audio
