Crime
Government bars journalist from abuse apology at Parliament
The Speaker has blocked Aaron Smale from attending the official apology to victims of abuse in state care.
Further charges not ruled out for former funeral director
Fiona Bakulich is accused of interfering with human remains.
Family 'heartbroken' as elderly fire victim's death confirmed
Ian Moller's death is now part of a homicide probe.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 11 November 2024
In today's episode, Monday marks the start of the nine-day journey to parliament with close to a-thousand people already on board - protesting the Treaty Principles Bill, domestic violence campaigners… Audio
Stalking law: 'Shouldn't be up to victims to prove they were scared'
A victim advocate says proposed stalking legislation is a good start but she'd like to see some tweaks. Audio
Advocates welcome introduction of stalking legislation
Domestic violence campaigners are celebrating the introduction of stalking legislation but want clarity on what actions will be considered stalking. Dr Alison Towns has been a major advocate of… Audio
A van, 17 hostages and a outrageous ransom: The story of an Aussie kidnapping
It took until 10.30am for an ordinary primary school day to take a very dramatic turn. Video
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 11 November 2024
On today's episode, a dawn karakia at Cape Reinga has marked the start of a national hikoi to parliament in opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill and government policy affecting Maori, the Justice… Audio
Justice Minister on plans to make stalking criminal offence
The Justice Minister has revealed new details of his plans to make stalking an illegal offence. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Abuse in care survivors, advocates uneasy ahead of apology
There's a sense of unease among survivors of torture and abuse in care and their advocates ahead of the government's formal apology in Parliament on Tuesday morning. Anneke Smith reports. Audio
Stalking to be made a criminal offence
A victims' advocate says making stalking a criminal offence will save lives. Victims' advocate Ruth Money spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Survivors say torture in psychiatric system widespread
A day out from the national apology for abuse in care, survivors say torture in New Zealand's psychiatric system was widespread and not just limited to the children in Lake Alice. Timothy Brown has… Audio
'Because I was nearly killed, I would not give up'
Lois Gibson says her anger at her own attacker has helped put hundreds behind bars, earning her a Guinness World Record for most positive identifications by a forensic artist. Audio
Abuse survivor says boot camp destined him for 'life of crime'
A survivor of abuse in care who spent time at Te Whakapakari youth boot camp says his experiences destined him to a life of crime. Anneke Smith spoke to abuse in care survivor and Dunedin prisoner… Audio
New stalking legislation to bring in restraining orders
The new legislation set to be introduced by the end of the year would make stalking illegal, with offenders facing up to five years in prison.
'Just leave him alone': Tom Phillips' father speaks out
Neville and Julia Phillips have denied helping their fugitive son evade police.
Emergency responder indecently assaulted woman during cyclone recovery
"I feel confident knowing ... he'll never be able to work for emergency services again."
Not detective's job to investigate gun possession before fatal police shooting, court hears
A detective who visited Joel Buckley five months before he died said it was not his job to investigate whether he still had possession of a military-style rifle.
Gulf Harbour homicide: Two accused plead not guilty to charges
They are facing charges of manslaughter and kidnapping 70-year-old Chinese woman Shulai Wang, as well as obstruction and providing false immigration information.
Dozens of tips called in after $100,000 reward in Arthur Easton murder case
Arthur Easton was killed in 1985, but the search for his killer continues with a new $100,000 reward offered.
