Crime
Man charged with murder in Palmerston North
The 24-year-old is expected to appear in court today.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 March 2025
In today's episode, the school lunch programme saga continues to dominate headlines. In the most recent development - Libelle - one of the companies contracted to make 125,000 lunches has gone into… Audio
Police launch operation to find Tom Phillips
The police are launching another operation to track down fugitive Tom Phillips and his three children. Reporter Natalie Akoorie spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
UK makes manslaughter arrest of ship captain over North Sea ship crash
The collision left one crew member of the Solong cargo vessel missing and presumed dead.
Police in Marokopa searching for Tom Phillips and children
The family first disappeared in September 2021,
Experts claim Ministry of Justice buried report saying children at risk in judicial system
Family violence experts say the Ministry of Justice buried a report that says children are at risk in the judicial system and recommends sweeping changes. Amy Williams has the story. Audio
Woman sends OnlyFans content of ex-husband's new wife to elderly relatives, friends
The ex-wife's actions left the new wife shattered and destroyed relationships with some of her loved ones.
Man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after North Sea collision
A man has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the vessel collision in the North Sea on Tuesday. Correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
New child sex offence charges for disgraced businessman Ron Brierley
Ron Brierley has been charged with more child sex offences, three years after being released from prison.
Footage shows group of youth kicking man outside Auckland mall
At least 10 youths allegedly kicked the man as he lay on the ground outside a West Auckland shopping mall.
Commerce Commission files criminal charges against Hello Fresh
The Commerce Commission has filed criminal charges against meal delivery company Hello Fresh for misleading behaviour. Consumer's spokesperson Sahar Lone spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Man dies after assault in leafy Palmerston North suburb
Emergency services were called to Te Awe Awe Street just after 8am Tuesday,
Huge blaze at Hamilton mechanic believed to be arson
12 fire trucks and 35 firefighters fought to extinguish the blaze.
Couple charged over birthday party shooting fled town and left child, Crown says
The couple, who have name suppression, deny charges of murder and attempted murder after the shootings at the birthday party in Stokes Valley in 2023.
Homicide investigation after death of man in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to an address on Innes Rd in Mairehau about on Sunday night. Audio
Man arrested, $100,000, meth and e-bike seized in Hawke's Bay
The man, aged 56, faces several charges.
One student hospitalised, another arrested after assault near William Colenso College in Napier
The person is in a serious condition.
Primary school locked down as police search nearby home
Police say the arrested a person in Frankton.
Child sex offender thought police officer on Snapchat was a 14-year-old girl
Hamish Campbell-Stenning had no idea the girl he was chatting to online was actually an undercover police officer.
Bay of Plenty man sentenced for shooting dog on his property
Glenn Forsyth said he never meant to kill or hurt the dog.
