Anneke Smith
Inquest into death in Samoan jail closes
Six years after Hans Dalton was found dead in a water drum in a Samoan prison, his brother has made a plea to its government to help his family find justice. Audio
Samoa’s Attorney General didn’t want witness to give evidence
A coronial inquest into Hans Dalton's death almost ground to a halt today after key witness, psychiatrist Ian Parkin from Samoa, failed to show up. Our court reporter Anneke Smith was there. Audio
Inquest into death in Samoan prison begins
Hans Christopher Dalton was found half-submerged in a 44 gallon drum of water in his Tafa'igata prison cell on Boxing Day in 2012. Video, Audio
Man accused of killing Grace Millane keeps name secret
The man charged with murdering British backpacker Grace Millane has appeared in court for the first time. RNZ reporter Anneke Smith was there and discusses what happened. Video, Audio
Judge to Millane family: ‘Your grief must be desperate’
The man accused of murdering Grace Millane appeared for the first time in court today, and while he lost his bid for interim name suppression, his name will remain a secret while his lawyer appeals… Audio
Woman who pimped out 14-year-old jailed for 2.5 years
Monika Rachael Kelly was a teenager herself when she pimped out a 14-year-old to make some cash. The solo mother was today sentenced to two and a half years. Audio
Sports coach accused of sexually abusing athlete
A sports coach accused of sexually abusing one of his athletes has gone on trial in Auckland. The man, who has name suppression, has pleaded not guilty to five charges of sexual violation, relating to… Audio
Rohit Singh found guilty of murdering ex-girlfriend
A jury took just 45 minutes to find Rohit Deepak Singh guilty of murdering his ex-girlfriend Arishma Chand. Court reporter Anneke Smith has been following the case, and discusses the verdict with Lisa… Video, Audio
Murder-accused obsessed with ex-girlfriend, Crown says
The Crown has closed its case against Rohit Singh, describing him as a paranoid, controlling and infatuated ex-boyfriend who murdered his ex-lover. Audio
Concerns raised about City Rail Link after company crashes
Officials are scrambling to determine how Auckland's massive rail project will cope after the parent firm of one of its contractors collapsed. RCR Infrastructure New Zealand was jointly awarded one of… Video, Audio
Jami-Lee Ross attends mental health unit's opening
Former National MP Jami-Lee Ross attended the opening of Middlemore Hospital's new Tiaho Mai mental health unit this afternoon, his first public appearance since his release from mental health care. Audio
Murder-accused held victim as she lay dying, court told
The man accused of murdering Arishma Chand has told a jury he held the South Auckland mother as she lay dying - but didn't murder her. Audio
Pricey speedway proposal met with fierce resistance
Costs for a proposed new home for Western Springs Speedway in South Auckland have ballooned to $30 million in recent months. Auckland Council heard public submissions on the controversial idea this… Audio
Mother of killed teen - 'there are no winners in this tragedy'
The mother of a teenager who was fatally attacked by a man he shot at with a water pistol has made an emotional plea for people to be kind to one another, shortly after her son's killer pleaded… Audio
Court strike action could result in miscarriage of justice - judge
The Chief District Court Judge says ongoing strikes throughout the country's courts may result in a miscarriage of justice. Industrial action has disrupted court proceedings for months as the Ministry… Audio
Sex offender could have more victims
Former church leader Leslie Gubb, who was jailed for indecently assaulting a young girl in 2012, has been sentenced a second time after a second victim came forward. Audio
Texts revealed in trial over Arishma Chand's murder
The jury in the trial of the man accused of murdering South Auckland mother Arishma Chand has heard he told a friend he'd kill her and her ex-husband. Video, Audio
Murder-accused stalked victim, witness says
A court has heard Rohit Deepak Singh, who is accused of murdering Arishma Chand, told a friend he could make the South Auckland mother disappear if he wanted. Video, Audio
Crown claims murder-accused was infatuated with victim
Rohit Deepak Singh, who is accused of murdering South Auckland mother Arishma Chand, has been painted in court as an obsessed ex-boyfriend, whose relentless infatuation drove him to kill her. Audio
School rugby coach guilty of 95 sex charges
Auckland school rugby coach Alosio Taimo has been convicted of 95 sexual abuse charges following a two and a half month long trial in Auckland. Anneke Smith reports. Video, Audio
