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Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 9 May 2024
On today's episode, the father of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones says the police theory about his son's death lacks common sense, RNZ reporter Timothy Brown gives us the latest from court, a Social… Audio
Father of dead toddler slams police theory
The father of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones says the police theory about his son's death lacks common sense. RNZ reporter Timothy Brown spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 8 May 2024
On today's episode, the man sought by police for killing a person on a popular Auckland street has been found dead at a rural property outside Taupo, Auckland's deputy mayor Desley Simpson gives us… Audio
Auckland Deputy Mayor on Ponsonby shooting
Police say they are not currently seeking anyone else in relation to the shooting in Ponsonby, and a motivation for it was not yet clear. Auckland's Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Man sought by police found dead in Taupō
The man sought by police for killing a person on a popular Auckland street has been found dead at a rural property outside Taupō. Audio
Fuel tanker flips on SH1 near Levin, delays expected
A fuel tanker has flipped on State Highway 1 south of Levin and some fuel has spilled onto the road.
Police inappropriately charged man falsely accused of sexual assault - IPCA
The man was wrongly accused of attempting to sexually assault a woman viewing his rental property.
Police issue warrant over Wellington Hospital firearm incident
Kalais Grant - who is facing charges of possessing a knife and threatening violence during an altercation at the hospital - has failed to appear in Wellington District Court.
Armed police on Ponsonby Road after man killed
Auckland's Ponsonby Road is closed this morning, with armed police on site, after a man was killed there last night. Reporter Maia Ingoe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
One person dead on Ponsonby Road - reports
There are reports that a person has been killed on Ponsonby Rd in Auckland, and there is a heavy police presence in the area.
Microsoft bans US police using AI for facial recognition on cloud service
It comes shortly after taser maker Axon, that NZ Police use, launched a new tool using AI to transcribe audio from bodycams.
One killed in Waikato motorcycle crash
Police say a person has died after a crash near Te Awamutu.
Second person dies after stolen ute collision in lower North Island
The 16-year-old driver of the stolen ute died after colliding head-on with another vehicle on State High way 1 last Friday. Now, a passenger has also died.
Guns, drugs, cash seized from Taumarunui
Police executing a raid in Taumarunui say they have seized a stash of drugs, guns and cash.
Police plea for shoppers to hand in video of serious assault
Police believe people may have videoed an assault at a Mount Maunganui shopping centre that hospitalised a woman and left shoppers stunned.
Auckland standoff: Photographic equipment mistaken as firearm
At least a dozen armed police descended on an area of central Auckland, after reports of a person with a gun, which turned out to be a long piece of photographic equipment.
One killed, two in hospital after Feilding crash
A person has been killed and another two were seriously injured after crashing into a stationary truck in Manawatū on Friday.
'Crime-free nirvana' unrealistic - Police Minister
But police will have more powers, and the retail and security sectors have a range of levers at their disposable, Mark Mitchell says. Audio
Police Minister promises crime policies will deliver
The police minister says its not realistic to expect a crime free nirvana over night but he remains confident the government's tough on offending policies will deliver over time. Police Minister Mark… Audio
Police search for two people after gun shot at Wellington Hospital
Police are still searching for the two people involved in an altercation where a shot was fired outside Wellington hospital last night. Detective senior sergeant Tim Leitch spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
