Crime
Man murdered teen Ariki Rigby over t-shirt
Rigby's body was found in a burnt-out car. Jimmy Heremaia killed her after an argument sparked by a gang shirt, documents show.
All Black Caleb Clarke sped through residential zone on motorbike
Court documents show Caleb Clarke evaded officers and was being tracked by police's Eagle helicopter when he ran a red light.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 28 February 2025
In today's episode, the company that owns Whakaari/White Island has had its conviction relating to the volcano's deadly December 2019 eruption quashed, the 32-year-old man accused of killing Nelson… Audio
Is violent crime really dropping?
Government ministers are claiming it as a win, but what does new official data tell us?
Teenager charged with assaulting woman in Christchurch park
The woman was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
Man accused of killing Nelson police officer pleads not guilty
The 32-year-old man accused of killing Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming has pleaded not guilty to her murder. Samantha Gee was at the Blenheim District Court and spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Whakaari/White Island owner has conviction quashed
The company that owns Whakaari/White Island has had its conviction relating to the volcano's deadly December 2019 eruption quashed. Whakaari Management's lawyer James Cairney spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Waikato high school shuts after receiving threats
A Waikato high school said it closed on Friday out of an abundance of caution after receiving two threats on Thursday.
Residents unsettled after shooting at waterfront park
A community is shocked after a shooting at a Whangārei waterfront park that has left one woman dead and another person critically injured.
Trial for Dunedin bus hub murder enters third day
A High Court jury has been played graphic scenes of a 13-year-old stabbing another teenager after a short, but frenzied fight at Dunedin's bus hub last May. Reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Alleged rapists Andrew Tate and brother arrive in United States
The Tate brothers had previously been banned from leaving Romania after being arrested in 2022 and charged with a range of serious crimes.
Bus driver recounts seeing start of fatal fight unfold
A Dunedin bus driver has told the High Court that it looked like an older student taunted and wanted to fight the 14-year-old now accused of his murder.
Arrests made after police car rammed by stolen vehicle
The offenders were tracked down after leading officers on a high speed chase across Auckland.
Teen critically injured after brawl in Taradale
A teenager has been critically injured after a fight between two groups in Taradale, and police are calling for information about what happened.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 27 February 2025
In today's episode, Parliamentary terms could be extended from three years to four; some schools are choosing to make their own lunches rather than use the government's programme; breaking news in… Audio
'He got stabbed': Footage of fatal attack played for jury
Shocked witnesses can be heard swearing in a phone video as they watched a short, frenzied fight that resulted in a 13-year-old fatally stabbing a Dunedin student.
Police Association slams beefed-up citizen arrest powers
"It's not worth getting hurt, or even killed, for a few dollars or some cigarettes." Audio
Number of children abused in care increases
A report has found the number of children being abused in state care has increased - and young people are still not receiving the minimum standards of care required by law. Children's Commissioner Dr… Audio
Man banned from supermarket after raising fire exit concerns
A man from Havelock North has been banned from his local supermarket after raising concerns about trollies blocking the fire exit. Twice this month Tony Hughes snapped pictures of the blocked… Audio
Nike sneakers worth millions stolen in U.S train heists
Thieves have pulled off a series of daring freight train heists in California and Arizona, stealing more than $2-million dollars worth of Nike sneakers -- many yet to hit stores. In one case, they… Audio
