Anneke Smith
Rewa verdict comes nearly 3 decades after Susan Burdett killing
Nearly 27 years after Susan Burdett was killed in her South Auckland home, Malcolm Rewa has has finally been found guilty of her murder. Audio
Alternate theories presented in third Malcolm Rewa murder trial
A sad, unfortunate tale of a man who lost his lover in a brutal killing or a complete pack of lies? These were the two alternate theories presented to the jury in Malcolm Rewa's third murder trial… Video, Audio
Susan Burdett was in secret relationship, best friend says
Susan Burdett's best friend has told a court she confided in her about a secret relationship with a man named 'Mike' before she was killed. Malcolm Rewa is on trial for the murder of Ms Burdett, who… Video, Audio
Rewa jury hears of alleged sexual relationship with victim
The jury in Malcolm Rewa's third murder trial have heard he was having a secret sexual relationship with Susan Burdett when she was killed. The 65-year-old is on trial in the High Court at Auckland… Audio
Malcolm Rewa: Susan Burdett was my friend
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa took the stand for the first time in his third murder trial today, telling the jury Susan Burdett was his friend and he had nothing to do with her death. Video, Audio
Crown closes case against Malcolm Rewa
The Crown has closed its case against serial rapist Malcolm Rewa with its final witness detailing the fatal injuries of his alleged murder victim. Audio
Inside bloody crime scene where Susan Burdett was killed
The jury in Malcolm Rewa's third murder trial has been shown a police video taken at the scene of Susan Burdett's killing. Anneke Smith filed this report from the High Court in Auckland. Video, Audio
Rewa trial: Defence accuses Susan Burdett's son
The lawyer for serial rapist Malcolm Rewa has accused Susan Burdett's son of murdering her for an inheritance. Rewa is on trial in the High Court at Auckland accused of Ms Burdett's murder. The… Audio
Malcolm Rewa’s lawyer accuses victim's son of murder
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa's lawyer has turned the tables on Susan Burdett's son, accusing Dallas McKay of killing his own mother to get his inheritance. Reporter Anneke Smith has been in court. Audio
Malcolm Rewa on trial again for Susan Burdett's murder
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa has gone on trial for the third time for the murder of Susan Burdett - more than a quarter of a century after she was bludgeoned to death in her South Auckland home. Video, Audio
Teenagers who kill
Insight - Four teenagers connected with the Hastings suburb of Flaxmere have been convicted of violent murders in just over a year. Anneke Smith visited Hawke's Bay to find out why. Audio
Insight: Police point to growing violence by young
Police in Hawke's Bay fear there are a growing number of young people who have no empathy and just don't care how badly they hurt others. In little more than a year, four teenagers from Hastings… Audio
Marama Fox convicted for drink driving
Marama Fox has been convicted and fined for drink driving after 21 years of sobriety - but the former Māori Party co-leader says she was behind the wheel to escape a threatening situation and made a… Audio
Proposed new 'degrees of murder' to make justice system fairer
A law researcher is proposing new 'degrees of murder' could make the criminal justice system fairer for victims and offenders. University of Waikato senior law lecturer Brenda Midson says current… Audio
Foundry workers' future uncertain after sudden receivership
A group of Auckland workers who returned from their holidays to find they were jobless say their livelihoods have been destroyed. Audio
Chinese workers out of pocket and out of home
A group of Chinese workers brought to New Zealand for work are hunting for somewhere to stay after they were kicked out of their South Auckland accommodation. They say they paid tens of thousands of… Audio
Chinese Workers out of pocket and home
A group of Chinese workers brought to New Zealand for work are hunting for somewhere to stay after they were kicked out of their South Auckland accommodation. The men were trespassed on Monday and a… Audio
Middlemore nurses protest over unsafe parking
Nurses rallied outside Middlemore Hospital this afternoon, calling for safer parking for hospital staff after a spate of thefts and vandalism. The Nurses Organisation says some staff cars have been… Video, Audio
Woman jailed for 14.5 years for moving $3.5m in drug money
A woman who transported $3.5 million in cash around Auckland in suitcases during the country's biggest methamphetamine operation has been jailed for 14 and a half years. Audio
84-year-old NZ woman found after three days lost
A New Zealand family is celebrating after their 84-year-old mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was found alive after spending three days missing and alone in the Australian bush. Video, Audio
