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Judge to sum up in trial of four women accused of murder of Wellington man Rau Tongia
The judge will sum up today in the trial of four women accused of murdering Wellington man Rau Tongia who died in his Karori home in December 2020. Krystal Gibbens reports. Audio
Inquest into 3-year-old's death resumes
An inquest into the death of Lachlan Jones, found in Gore's sewage ponds, will enter its second phase in the Invercargill District Court this morning.
DNA matching Polkinghorne's found on wife's neck after death
Multiple DNA samples taken from Pauline Hanna's neck were tested using a standard test and a male specific DNA test.
Midwives' legal action: 'People should be kept to their contractual promises'
A lawyer representing nearly 1500 midwives says the government must be held to account for breaking two legally binding settlement agreements.
Polkinghorne murder trial: Forensic expert 'open-minded' during scene examination
The defence lawyer says the forensic scientist was told by police to conduct the examination on the basis of a homicide.
Council admits safety could have been improved ahead of Sandy Calkin inquest
Wellington City Council's response to deaths and incidents on the capital's waterfront promenade has come under fire ahead of a coroner's inquest into the death of Sandy Calkin.
Muchirahondo rape trial: Defence lawyer questions complainant's memory
Although some details were blurry and she conceded there were things she had forgotten, the complainant said she knew she did not have consensual sex.
Lauren Dickason appealing conviction for murdering her daughters
She was sentenced to 18 years in prison in June.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 5 August 2024
On today's episode, hundreds are gathering outside parliament in support of Ngapuhi opposition to the repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act, a group of midwives taking the Ministry of… Audio
Retired surgeon on murder trial: Blood found on wife's bed belonged to husband
Philip Polkinghorne denies killing his wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home in 2021.
Midwives take govt to court after long fight for better support
Midwives are taking on the government in court after what they claim has been nearly a decade of broken promises to pay and support them properly.
New evidence on son's death gives father confidence of answers
Lachie Jones' father, Paul Jones, said he would go into the second phase of the inquest into his son's death with more confidence after newly discovered messages came to light.
Guard with Mongols link 'aiming high' with Ardern security offer
The Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority has cancelled John Doherty's licence, after he also emailed the police with a proposal that he go undercover and conduct private investigations on…
Shiori Ito - Black Box Diaries
Japanese journalist-turned director Shiori Ito tells her own story in Black Box Diaries. Her film is part of Whanau Marama - the New Zealand International Film Festival. In 2017 Shiori went public… Audio
Recap: Polkinghorne trial week one: Murder or suicide?
The six-week trial of a retired eye surgeon began in the High Court in Auckland this week. Here's what we know so far.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 2 August 2024
On today's episode, Te Runanga a Iwi o Ngapuhi and the Ngati Manuhiri Settlement Trust have walked out of an Iwi Chairs Forum meeting with the Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, the government won't… Audio
Rau Tongia murder trial: Crown gives closing statement
Four women are on trial for the death of Rau Tongia, who died in his Karori home in December 2020.
Rope expert gives evidence at Polkinghorne murder trial
A rope expert from Canada has given evidence at the murder trial for Philip Polkinghorne who is accused of killing his wife Pauline Hanna. The Crown argues Polkinghorne's financial situation, drug use… Audio
Muchirahondo rape trial: First witness takes stand
A witness says she remembers a man accused of multiple rapes telling her to stop crying after she woke to find him on top of her.
Rope at scene of surgeon's wife's death 'seemed unusual', detective says
A police officer has described what he saw at the scene of Pauline Hanna's death