Crime
US Justice Dept seeks one-day sentence for officer in Breonna Taylor killing
Breonna Taylor was a Black woman whose 2020 killing sparked protests for police reform and racial justice in the US.
'You can be a daughter who loves her mother, and still do something horrendous'
The Crown says murder-accused Julia DeLuney simply lost control. Audio
DeLuney trial: Closing arguments heard
The Crown says on the evening of January 24 last year, murder-accused Julia DeLuney simply lost control. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Police report details arrest of NZ rower in US
A top New Zealand rower who was arrested in the US following a skirmish at a post-regatta celebration fled from Police while he was being questioned over an alleged assault. Sports correspondent Dana… Audio
'I'm going to cut you up': Machete attack sparks five-month manhunt
Christopher Millen evaded police by hiding in a camouflaged bush camp for five months, stealing weapons, tools and equipment, and a sheep from nearby properties.
Electronic tagging set to rise under new legislation
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University's Liam Martin is a criminologist who researches electronic monitoring, and joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Gang tangi target of police operation that nets guns, cannabis, one arrest
Police say reports of a gun being shot from a car the day after gang member Ngaiwa Miru died prompted them to monitor his tangi.
Man and woman charged over child death in Kaikohe cold case
Northland police have charged a man and woman with neglect related to the unexplained death 10 years ago of a four-year-old child.
Vandals ordered to pay $28,000 for lewd act and damage to Australian war memorial
A couple has been convicted of vandalising a 103-year-old war memorial in northern New South Wales just before Anzac Day commemorations.
'Disgusted by my actions' - Scammer apologises but won't give up co-offenders
Jack Hennessy who duped more than 20 Kiwis into giving him $337,700 says he is now disgusted by his actions.
Khandallah murder trial: Lead detective to be questioned by defence
The defence says police developed tunnel vision while investigating Julia DeLuney, after the murder of her mother, Helen Gregory. Audio
DeLuney trial: Police officer heading invest to be questioned
The police officer heading the investigation into Helen Gregory's murder will be questioned by the defence as the trial nears the end of its fourth week. Kate Green reports. Audio
Back to the future for Tonga's Health Data
Problems resulting from a cyber attack on Tonga's Health Information System look to have been resolved. Audio
Rugby player convicted for post-match handshakes assault
A Taranaki rugby player who knocked out an opponent during post-match handshakes says he was "triggered" and let his emotions get the better of him.
Two rugby players suspended after secretly filming intimate videos of student
The Dunedin club players pleaded guilty to charges of making an intimate visual recording and posting the video without consent.
Gang member arrested after near collision with police car
The driver has been charged with dangerous driving.
Arrest after attempted burglary at Whitford house
Residents heard glass breaking and secured themselves in part of the house, police said.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 16 July 2025
In today's episode, three people died at the scene of a single-vehicle crash near Waiuku in rural Auckland on Tuesday afternoon; The Medical Council says the health system is under strain and it's… Audio
Australian outback killer Bradley John Murdoch dies
Murdoch who was serving a life sentence for the murder of Peter Falconio takes key information to his grave.
Luxury hotel fined for illegally selling recreationally caught crayfish
A luxury hotel in Queenstown has been sentenced and fined more than $20,000 for illegally selling recreationally caught crayfish and not keeping records. Fisheries NZ compliance director Steve Ham… Audio