Crime
Harvey Weinstein sex crimes retrial begins
Prosecution and defence offered starkly contrasting explanations for the disgraced movie mogul's encounters with women who hoped to make it big in Hollywood. Audio
Third person involved in 2018 kidnapping, murder of Auckland teen named
Dimetrius Pairama, 17, was kidnapped and murdered at an abandoned house in Māngere.
Hearing into Beckenridge mystery concludes after witness retracts claim
In 2023, Oliver Watson claimed his cousin helped the Beckenridges escape. Audio
Two hunters arrested after shots fired near Canterbury home
Both men, aged 18 and 19, have been charged with illegal gun possession.
Three ex-LG staff plead guilty to obstructing commerce investigation
Three former NZ employees of electronics giant LG have pleaded guilty to obstructing a Commerce Commission investigation into anti-competitive supply and pricing of television.
Police find phone used to set up Miramar homicide victim in alleged robbery gone wrong
RNZ can reveal the victim is believed to have been set up by someone he had been messaging regarding a transaction.
Professors pay tribute to PhD student killed in bus stop attack
"I would not be surprised at all to see, over the next few years, at least a few new species described and named in Kyle's honour". Audio
US student killed in 'senseless' bus stop attack, police seek black SUV
Kyle Whorrall, 33, died in hospital after being assaulted on St Johns Road.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 23 April 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand's sole cardinal says it is important the next pope continues to prevent child sexual abuse in the church and is politically astute considering the current geopolitical… Audio
Group sentenced over illegal tobacco importing operation
Four people involved in an illegal tobacco importing operation, and who were on-selling cigarettes from a Gisborne restaurant, were sentenced last week at the Gisborne District Court.
Conflicting evidence in disappearance of Beckenridge heard
A coroner examining the disappearance of John Beckenridge and his stepson Mike in Southland 10 years ago has heard conflicting evidence about what a witness was told. Reporter Anna Sargent spoke to… Audio
Christchurch man steals seven bikes in four days
Christchurch Police has been cracking down on bike thieves, with three prolific offenders arrested last week.
Professors pay tribute to slain PHD student Kyle Whorall
Former professors of PHD student Kyle Whorall who was slain in an Auckland bus stop attack have described him as "soft-spoken, polite, and enthusiastic". Reporter Victor Walters spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Colombian refugee Elias Tenorio-Quinones jailed for repeatedly sexually assaulting teen in Hamilton
Three offenders have now been sentenced for the 2022 assaults.
Auckland mayor fined for using phone while driving
Wayne Brown joined a council transport committee meeting from his car.
Killing of kidnapped woman in Sydney linked to 'organised crime'
The woman's partner was believed to work for an organised crime network dealing in large-scale drug manufacture.
Mother of Baby Ru speaks about day her son was killed
The mother of Lower Hutt toddler Ruthless-Empire Ahipene-Wall, who died after suffering a fatal fractured skull, has spoken about the day her son was killed 18 months ago today. Baby Ru, as he was… Audio
Art work damaged at Auckland Art Gallery, criminal charge made
An art work has been damaged at a glitzy event held at the Auckland Art Gallery, leading to a criminal charge. Guests at The Curious Ball last month were served alcohol and given exclusive after-hours… Audio
Police appeal for sightings of black SUV after fatal attack
Police in Auckland are appealing for sightings of a black SUV after the fatal attack on a PhD student at the weekend. Kyle Whorrall has been named by a colleague as the man killed on St Johns Road… Audio
Police seek information after alleged assault in Wairarapa
Police want to hear from anyone in the area at the time.
