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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 September 2024
On today's episode, thousands of Woolworths supermarket workers have walked off the job for two hours to protest their wages and working conditions, a threatening email and video that was sent to an… Audio
Threat sent to Auckland schools came from overseas
A threatening email and video that was sent to an Auckland school which put them, and two others into a lockdown, has been confirmed as being sent from overseas. Al Madina School's assistant principal… Audio
Spike in drugs seized for first half of 2024
Police say international crime groups see New Zealand as a golden nugget for their drug trade. Finn Blackwell has the story. Audio
Two Islamic schools in Auckland reopen after threats
Two Islamic schools in South Auckland have reopened today with police on site. Reporter Maia Ingoe spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Man who attacked Brisbane baby with hot coffee fled - Australian police
A man Australian police believe poured boiling coffee on a baby in a Brisbane park fled the country as little as 12 hours before investigators confirmed his identity, they say.
Children caught in the mud after fleeing helicopter - police
A 12 and 13-year old were caught when their vehicle became trapped in mud after they tried to run from officers in Auckland, police say.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 9 September 2024
On today's episode, police are investigating an email that was sent to staff at a Muslim primary school in Auckland, prompting the school and several others to close or restrict access, the Treaty… Audio
Three Auckland schools shut down due to email threat
Police are investigating an email that was sent to staff at a muslim primary school in Auckland, prompting the school and several others to close or restrict access. The Federation of Islamic… Audio
Two arrested after crashing into police car, stealing another car
The pair then stole a member of the public's car and took off on Transmission Gully.
10 homicide inquiries launched in just over a month
All were in the North Island and involve people killed since 1 August - half were in Auckland.
Death of 9-month-old baby not suspicious - police
The death will be referred to the coroner.
Police warn of 'suspicious' approaches in Christchurch
Christchurch Police have been made aware of a male making suspicious approaches to school girls and other young people.
Missing tourist may be in the South Island
Elizabeth Wielga, 67, checked out of her accommodation in Tongariro on 30 August but did not check in for her flight out of Auckland that day.
Four shot in 'neighbourhood dispute'
A man was killed and three wounded in Auckland's Grey Lynn, in what police say was a fight between two groups that started as broken windows and escalated.
Body found on Ripiro Beach in Northland
Police are searching for vehicles and items of clothing linked to a woman they believe was the victim of foul play in Northland last month. Detective Inspector Al Symonds spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Woman found dead on beach was victim of 'foul play'
Joanna Mai Sione-Lauaki was reported missing in August, and later found dead near Dargaville.
Missing: Have you seen Elizabeth Wielga?
Police are calling for sightings of Elizabeth Wielga, who was last seen in the Tongariro area, while visiting from Australia.
Christchurch Kāinga Ora death 'unexplained' - police
Emergency services were called to a Barrington Street property on Wednesday afternoon - but police are not confirming a child died.
Queenstown police seize drugs, guns and cash
Search warrants were issued after Queenstown Lakes police noticed an increase in drug use in the area.
Road near Auckland Airport closed after crash
Police say they have closed a Papatoetoe road after a pedestrian was hit by a car.