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Gymnastics NZ writes to clubs after coach jailed for child sex abuse
Gymnastics New Zealand has written to all clubs around the country reminding them about what they can do to prevent child sex abuse in the wake of the prolific offending by a Blenheim gym coach… Audio
Former prisoner describes being stuck in cell for 24 hours
A report from the Office of the Inspectorate shows that prisoners in three Auckland Prison units were unable to leave their cells every day for many months. Lionel Rusia spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Two in custody after Pukekohe District Court lockdown
A South Auckland district court had to go into lockdown after reports of two people with a firearm on Wednesday morning.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 17 April
On today's episode we hear from Resource Minister Shane Jones on reducing barriers to coal mines, we get Labour's reaction to the changes from leader Chris Hipkins, journalist and media commentator… Audio
Jury selection continues in Donald Trump's criminal trial
Donald Trump is charged with falsifying business records, related to hush-money that was paid to porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Philip Crowther spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Com Com takes court action against One NZ over 111 calls
The Commerce Commission says One NZ has disregarded the safety of vulnerable customers over 111 calls when the power is out, and is taking the company to court. Commerce Commission Telecommunications… Audio
Bail refused for man charged over injuries to teen run over in Ngāruawhāhia
A man charged over a hit and run incident that left a teenager in a critical condition has failed in his bid for bail.
Family carers 'not employed' by government - Court of Appeal
The ruling overturns a previous Employment Court decision that judged two parents were employees over the Ministry of Health.
Lower Hutt sibling abuse case: Mother granted bail to attend family conference
The mother's attendance at the family conference was approved by police and not opposed by the Crown.
Rainbow crossing vandal to pay $16,000 in reparations
Thirty-one-year-old Ford O'Connor who vandalised the rainbow crossing on Auckland's Karangahape Road two weeks ago has been ordered to pay $16,000 in reparations. Reporter Lucy Xia spoke to Charlotte… Audio
'Utterly, utterly tragic': Motorcyclist dies in hit and run by unlicensed driver
Fatima Mohammed, 48, did not stop after running over Ian Charles Johnson with both the front and rear sets of her car's wheels at a Hastings roundabout last June.
'Despicable betrayal': Woman fleeced $1.6m from ailing sister
Bronwyn Rutter, who had control of her ailing sister's bank accounts siphoned almost $1.6 million to buy herself a house.
On the frontline of Victim Support
A Victim Support worker on what it's like to support victims on their worst days. Audio
Second man accused of Ellerslie murder named
Lok Fung Lorrence Li is one of the pair accused of killing an Auckland couple in their Ellerslie home.
Five arrested in Taupō on Tuesday after group brawl at Richmond shops
Five men were arrested in Taupō on Tuesday afternoon after several members of the public witnessed a group fighting at the Richmond shops around 1pm.
Head Hunters member pleads guilty to murdering Mongrel Mob boss
Thomas Tahitahi sparked a manhunt after murdering Daniel Eliu at a South Auckland church.
'Sovereign citizen' had shoulder blade broken while resisting arrest
Megan Dale Gordon - who ended up in prison for accusing a judge of lying - has been fined a total of $1500.
NY police to pay $17.5m over hijab mugshot row
More than 3600 people are eligible for pay-outs in the class action case led by two Muslim women who were forced to remove their hijabs while having mugshots taken.
Man accused of grabbing Auckland schoolgirl gets bail
The 56-year-old, accused of trying to pull the girl into his flat-deck truck, has been granted bail.
Man jailed after beating woman over 12 hours for eating 'too much toast'
A woman subjected to brutal beatings is struggling to shake what she saw in her attacker's eyes.