Crime
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 24 February 2025
In today's episode, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly has resigned his ministerial positions after what he says was an "animated discussion" that ended with him placing a hand on a… Audio
Woman charged over parcel theft spree
Hamilton police said in recent weeks they had received a number of reports about parcels going missing from doorsteps.
Former gang member on first three months of the gang patch ban
A former gang member is pleasantly surprised by the behaviour during the first three months of the new gang patch ban. Life member of the Black Power and community advocate Denis O'Reilly spoke to… Audio
Churches and a funeral home set on fire in Masterton
The mayor of Masterton says the community has been overwhelmed by local support - after multiple churches and a funeral home were set on fire Saturday. Masterton Mayor Gary Caffell spoke to Corin… Audio
Man laundered $44k from victims for scammers
Patrick Neho helped a group of Kenyan-based scammers to launder more than $40,000 of hard-working Kiwis' money.
NZ doco maker on the case for convicted UK baby killer
How a Kiwi documentary producer has been instrumental in getting authorities to revisit one of the most notorious murder cases the United Kingdom has ever seen Audio
A Kiwi champion for Lucy Letby
How a Kiwi documentary producer has been a part of a network to get authorities to revisit one of the most notorious murder cases the United Kingdom has ever seen Audio
North Shore stabbing suspect arrested
A man has been arrested after a stabbing on Auckland's North Shore earlier this month.
'Heartbreaking and disappointing' it is: Star wars fans mourn stolen Yoda
A metal statue of the iconic jedi master was stolen from a Madras Street property in the Wellington suburb of Khandallah on Tuesday night.
Luigi Mangione attorney claims his rights were violated
The 26-year-old has pleaded not guilty to state charges but has yet to enter a plea on federal murder charges related to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Homicide investigation launched after reported stabbing
Police say a 25-year-old man has been taken into custody.
Hadi Matar guilty of attempted murder of novelist Salman Rushdie
The writer was stabbed multiple times in the head, neck, torso and left hand in 2022.
Police respond to Auckland 'handheld weapon' incident
A person is being sought after three men were reported to be involved in an altercation in central Auckland.
Three arrests after gang tangi in Te Puke
Three people have been arrested on weapons and drugs charges during a gang funeral in Te Puke.
Students on edge after report of rape near university campus
A 36-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including unlawful sexual connection and burglary. Audio
Dunedin police patrolling student flat area after alleged rape
The attack happened on February fourth at a property on Cosy Dell Road - an area close to Otago University, with a number of student flats. Police say an unknown man entered the house and assaulted an… Audio
Former US officer convicted over fatal shooting of NZ man
Christian Glass was shot five times by police after calling 911 during an apparent mental health crisis in Colorado.
Police identify teen trio over string of robberies
All three - aged between 11 and 15 - targeted a retail store, dairy and petrol station.
Police appeal to public following Northland armed robbery
Police said they received reports of four males entering a store on Broadway, Kaikohe armed with a hammer and tyre iron, who jumped the counter taking items including cigarettes and cash.
Guilty pleas in multimillion dollar fake fat export case
It comes after the Ministry for Primary Industries withdrew most of the charges.
