Crime
A change in thinking over shaken baby syndrome
A supposed shaken baby case is raising questions over the misdiagnosis of injured infants, with authorities rushing to lay the blame on parents.
When shaken baby syndrome verdict is unsafe
A supposed shaken baby case is raising questions over the misdiagnosis of injured infants, with authorities rushing to lay the blame on parents Audio
Labour criticises retail crime advisory group spend
Chair Sunny Kaushal defends compensation for his work with the group as an announcement from the government on crime looms.
Sightings of car seen leaving scene of Masterton church fire sought
A green Ford Festiva was seen leaving one of the Masterton church fires.
Four arrested over spate of Waihi burglaries
Four people have been arrested after a spate of burglaries in wahi, two of whom were arrested walking past the police station.
Who killed Wellington's emu?
Almost 120 years ago, a tragic incident captured headlines across the nation. The emu at Wellington Zoo was found dead in its enclosure only ten days after it arrived. Did the emu die of natural… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 February 2025
On today's episode, former government minister Andrew Bayly says he regrets placing a staff member in an uncomfortable position, and admits he behaved in an inappropriate and overbearing way, Foreign… Audio
Police Commissioner on gang patch ban success
People on both sides on the thin blue line agree the ban on gang patches has been a huge success. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Why Nick Wallis Continues Covering the UK's Post Office Scandal
Kim Hill speaks with journalist Nick Wallis about his time covering the UK’s Great Post Office scandal - described as England's worst miscarriage of justice - and discovers the story is far from over.
…Mark Mitchell speaks on govt new gang laws
More than 76 gang patches and more than 315 other insignia items have been seized by police since the government's new gang laws came into force in November. They've laid more than 3000 charges… Audio
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.
