Court
How jurors will decide the outcome of mushroom triple-murder trial
Erin Patterson is accused of murdering three relatives and attempting to murder a fourth at a lunch at her home in south-east of Melbourne.
MetService quizzed on agency's weather warnings during coronial inquest
The agency's chief meteorologist has been quizzed on its colour-coded weather warnings during a coronial inquest into the deaths of 19 people during Cyclone Gabrielle and the preceding Auckland…
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 30th June 2025
In today's episode, Farmers in Tasman and Nelson are getting on with repairs while they wait to see if more bad weather comes to frutition, 17 homes in Nelson and Tasman are currently uninhabitable… Audio
PGG faces $780K in liability for farm sale negligence
Court documents showed the sale featured incorrect descriptions about the herd size and milk production at the 105 hectare site near Hokitika.
Secrecy surrounds arrest of prominent New Zealander
RNZ understands the person was arrested last week.
Trump slams Israel's prosecutors over Netanyahu corruption trial
The Israeli Prime Minister's trial began in 2020 and involves three criminal cases.
Former Beauty and the Geek contestant accused of murder
Tamika Chesser is accused of killing her partner Julian Story, with some of his remains yet to be found.
Third person sentenced in relation to Awarua fire
She has been convicted and discharged in the Invercargill District Court.
Loafers Lodge fire: Manslaughter accused identified in court
Marie Louise Murphy is one of four accused of fire safety failings linked to the deaths of five people.
Man appears in court over home invasion linked to man's death
A 28-year-old has been charged with aggravated burglary and aggravated injury.
Former speaker Trevor Mallard being sued by child
The former speaker of the House Trevor Mallard is being sued by a child over blasting repetitive bad music from loud speakers during the parliament protest and occupation in 2022. Lawyer for the child… Audio
Detective gives details of crime scene in DeLuney trial
A detective giving evidence in the murder trial of Julia DeLuney has spoken about the moment she realised she was dealing with a suspicious death. Reporter Kate Green has been following the trial. Audio
Why police didn't buy murder-accused's accident claim
Julia DeLuney is accused of murdering her 79-year-old mother on the evening of 24 January 2024 at her Khandallah home.
Commercial fishermen sentenced for selling black market seafood
It follows a larger investigation by Fisheries New Zealand into the illegal sale of seafood.
'Sickened by the lies': Woman sentenced for stealing from charitable trust
The former accounts manager appeared before a packed public gallery.
Court hears from murder accused in DeLuney trial
A detective giving evidence in the murder trial of Julia DeLuney says he locked down the scene when he saw the amount of blood around the house. And for the first time, the court has heard from the… Audio
'Unusual' actions of murder accused noted by detective
Julia DeLuney chose to drive back to Kāpiti and back to get her husband instead of calling an ambulance.
Detective gives evidence in DeLuney murder trial
A detective giving evidence in the murder trial of Julia DeLuney has told the court about what he saw the night the mother died. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Jury shown bloody scene as woman stands trial for mum's murder
Warning: This story contains graphic details about the home where Julia DeLuney allegedly murdered her mother.
Woman accused of murdering elderly mum struggled with finances
Helen Gregory, aged 79, died at her Khandallah home. Her daughter is now on trial accused of her murder. Audio
