Crime
Stephen Stone's lawyer calls for inquiry after murder acquittal
Stone has been released after spending almost three decades in prison for the murders of Deane Fuller-Sandys and Leah Stephens.
Stephen Stone acquitted after 25 years in prison
The case was brought into the spotlight by the RNZ and Stuff podcast Gone Fishing back in 2018. Co-host Adam Dudding reflects on the impact it's had on the case's outcome. Audio
Rapist lied about living next door to Juliana Bonilla-Herrera before killing her
Probation officer noted any 'attractive female' living next to the parolee would be at risk.
Majority of crime victims have low trust in justice system
Just 20 percent of victims were confident the system was effective, survey finds.
More than a million attempts to access child abuse material blocked in 2024
Internal Affairs says it blocked more than 1 million attempts to access child sexual exploitation and abuse material last year.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 30 April 2025
In today's episode, wild weather is on its way for much of the country, with a low pressure system bringing heavy rain, snow, and strong winds, a former inmate has described a total prisoner voting… Audio
'Had his life taken from him': Acquitted and angry after 25 years' jail
An investigator who helped free Stephen Stone after decades in jail for the murder of Deane Fuller-Sandys, says the case was a 'disgraceful miscarriage of justice'. Audio
Woman charged with throwing acid at man gets name suppression
He received burns to an arm and clothing and was treated by an ambulance crew at the scene in Wellington.
Stephen Stone acquitted of murder after serving 25 years
Stephen Stone was imprisoned in 1999 for the murder of Deane Fuller-Sandys, as well as the rape and murder of Leah Stephens. Private investigator Tim McKinnel spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Former inmate on govt's prisoner voting ban
A former inmate has described a total prisoner voting ban as 'punching down' on already marginalised communities. Awatea Mita spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 30 April 2025
In today's episode, the Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says Cabinet has agreed to reinstate a total ban on prisoners voting in general elections, Labor leader Anthony Albanese remains on track to… Audio
71-year-old Kardashian robbery suspect says heist was one 'too many'
A defendant who wrote a book about the jewellery heist said he regretted participating, while one of his co-accused denied any involvement.
Justice Minister on reinstating prisoner voting ban
The Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says Cabinet has agreed to reinstate a total ban on prisoners voting in general elections. Goldsmith spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Two women vow to expose 'deep wrongs' cyclist Olivia Podmore endured
When Olivia Podmore died in a suspected suicide in August 2021, two women vowed to expose the deep wrongs the Olympic cyclist had endured. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen reports. Audio
Man ruled 'insane' kills second person
A man who was ruled insane after committing a high-profile killing more than two decades ago has gone on to kill another person. National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Released patient kills for second time
Secrecy shrouds the identity of man who has twice been found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity.
Fired Disney employee gets 3 years in prison for hacking, changing menus
Michael Scheuer hacked into Disney's menu creation servers several times, changing prices and adding profane language.
Police trial data extraction tech aimed at wearable devices
Police are trialling a new high-tech tool designed to extract data from people's wearable devices, such as smartwatches.
An extraordinary display of forgiveness
One of our most tragic exports is mass shootings inspired by the Christchurch mosque attack That sad legacy includes a 2019 shooting at a Walmart in El Paso Texas. A shooting that resulted in the… Audio
Abuse in care survivors given King's honours
The Governor-General has bestowed King's honours on twelve people whose experiences shaped the Inquiry into Abuse in State and Faith-based Care. Kate Green has the story. Audio
