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Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 24 July
On today's episode, we hear from Labour leader Chris Hipkins after his party has accused the Government of "political spin" by appointing a commissioner to head health agency Te Whatu Ora, a large… Audio
Large number of abuse survivors expected in Wellington to see the final Royal Commission of Inquiry report tabled in Parliament
A large contingent of survivors of abuse in state care are expected in Wellington on Wednesday, to see the final Royal Commission of Inquiry report tabled in Parliament. Abuse survivor and advocate… Audio
Former members file lawsuit against Gloriavale
A support group for Gloriavale leavers says there will be an "underground murmuring" within the community today in the wake of news that former members are bringing a lawsuit against leaders with… Audio
Gloriavale facing class action lawsuit from former members
Gloriavale and five government agencies are facing a multi-million-dollar class action lawsuit brought by former members who claim they were held as slaves from birth by the Christian community's… Audio
Enchanter trial: Skipper not guilty of breaching duties
Five men died after a monster wave capsized the boat near North Cape. The judge says he could not be sure skipper Lance Goodhew could have foreseen that coming.
Enchanter trial: Northland charter boat skipper found not guilty
A Northland charter boat skipper has been found not guilty following a trial relating to the Enchanter tragedy that claimed five lives off North Cape in 2022. Whangarei reporter Peter de Graaf spoke… Audio
Survivors to make own way to Parliament for abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry's final report
Survivors have largely been left to make their own way to Parliament for Wednesday's tabling of the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry's final report. Timothy Brown has more. Audio
Beehives thief gets 11 months' home detention
A man who stole 330 beehinves from the North Island cost the industry at least $184,000.
Hamilton bakery robber jailed for two years
A man stormed a bakery intending to rob it, with a firearm, a 20cm knife and a cut-down ball hammer stuffed down his pants.
Former Wellington mayor in court challenging $40 parking ticket
Dame Kerry Prendergast says there are no signs indicating someone can't park where she did.
Lucia Osborne-Crowley: Lasting Harm
The case of billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein shocked and captured the attention of the world. Ghislaine Maxwell is the British socialite jailed for procuring young girls for Epstein. Her trial… Audio
RNZ journalist's 'high-risk' killer set to be released from prison
Nicho Waipuka's impending freedom has been described as "messed up" by the sister of his victim.
Court challenges kick off against ANPR cameras
Several court challenges are kicking off against the police using cameras that identify car number plates in criminal cases. There are thousands such automated number plate recognition cameras - or… Audio
Family kidnapped over $200k of missing meth, one tortured with pliers
The victim's toes were squeezed so hard with pliers, he feared they would "pop off".
Man who scaled courtroom barrier to attack relative's murderer admits guilt
Arohaina Henare was stabbed to death by Moses Mohi Taua in 2022.
Man who issued almost 200 fake WoFs sentenced
A vehicle inspector who issued 183 fake warrants of fitness certificates has been sentenced in an Auckland court.
Man pleads not guilty to murdering woman on North Shore
A man accused of murdering a woman on Auckland's North Shore has pleaded not guilty.
Alcohol company that gave Dunedin flat 281 bottles taken to court
Police are seeking suspension of the company's liquor licence.
Man who killed infant daughter sentenced to minimum 17 years' jail
The 3-month-old was rushed to hospital with a severe head injury on New Year's Eve 2021 but died two days later.
Thorndon Quay carparks: Council's decision-making process flawed, court rules
The saga continues over the controversial carparks to cycleway plan on Thorndon Quay, as the Court of Appeal takes aim at the council's decision-making process.
