Crime
Court of Appeal turns down Scott Watson's bid to quash murder convictions
The Court of Appeal has turned down a bid to quash Scott Watson's convictions for the murders of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart. Nelson reporter Samantha Gee spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
School closed within police cordon as Tom Phillips probe continues
A primary school within the cordon where Tom Phillips was shot on Monday is closed.
Man denies murdering woman in her 80s
The 50-year-old is charged with murdering 84-year-old Joan Beale in her Papatoetoe home on 9 August.
Locals have doubts as police hunt Phillips' accomplice
Police say they're determined to find those who helped the fugitive dad, but residents say it's unlikely anyone will turn themselves, or anyone, else in. Audio
Five takeaways from the new Epstein documents
Jeffrey Epstein's 'birthday book' contains a letter purportedly from Donald Trump with a drawing of a female silhouette.
Police Association on Tom Phillips shooting
Police say they're determined to find anyone who helped Tom Phillips hide with his children for nearly four years. Police Association president Chris Cahill spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Police determined to find anyone who helped Tom Phillips
Police say they're determined to find anyone who helped Tom Phillips hide with his children for nearly four years. Lauren Crimp has more. Audio
Tom Phillips: The man who vanished
The Detail talks to reporter Tony Wall, who's covered the saga of the fugitive father and his children for nearly four years.
The confused and chaotic legacy of Tom Phillips
The Detail talks to reporter Tony Wall, who's covered the saga of the fugitive father and his children for nearly four years Audio
Teen stepmum bids to halve jail term for 'defenceless' toddler's death
Jessica Lee Rose Mulford killed Harlee-Rose with such force to her abdomen that it ruptured her internal organs.
Man charged with theft of bronze sculpture, artwork destroyed for scrap
A $95,000 bronze sculpture stolen from a Christchurch community centre has been destroyed for scrap, say police.
Thailand's former prime minister sent to jail
Thaksin Shinawatra served as prime minister from 2001, until he was ousted in a military coup in 2006.
Loafers Lodge resident's final moments heard on 111 call
A man, whose identity is suppressed, is currently on trial at the High Court in Wellington.
'He was intending to kill' - Police commissioner on Phillips
Despite Tom Phillips being dead, and the children safe, police have said there is a long investigation ahead. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Police reveal first images of Phillips' makeshift campsite
Tom Phillips may be dead, but police say there is a long investigation ahead. Questions remain over the children's future, while the police are now searching for any accomplices who might have helped… Audio
Jurors hear harrowing accounts of suitcase deaths
Jurors have heard a harrowing account of what's alleged to have happened to two children killed and hidden in suitcases in Auckland, as the Crown opens its case against their mother Hakyung Lee. Audio
Why our police don't wear body cameras, and if that will change
Explainer - Officers around the world wear body cameras to record incidents. But why not here?
Police hunt Tom Phillips accomplices after 'stockpile of firearms' found in bush
The Police Commissioner says the Tom Phillips case isn't closed, with officers now turning their attention to potential accomplices.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 9th September 2025
In today's episode, the trial of a woman accused of murdering her two children and putting their remains in suitcases has begun at the Auckland High Court; The Police Commissioner and the Minister for… Audio
Officer recovers in hospital after being shot during Tom Phillips confrontation
The Police Commissioner and the Minister for Police are both in Hamilton, as the constable injured on Monday recovers in hospital. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
