Crime
Waikato high school shuts after receiving threats
A Waikato high school said it closed on Friday out of an abundance of caution after receiving two threats on Thursday.
Residents unsettled after shooting at waterfront park
A community is shocked after a shooting at a Whangārei waterfront park that has left one woman dead and another person critically injured.
Trial for Dunedin bus hub murder enters third day
A High Court jury has been played graphic scenes of a 13-year-old stabbing another teenager after a short, but frenzied fight at Dunedin's bus hub last May. Reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Alleged rapists Andrew Tate and brother arrive in United States
The Tate brothers had previously been banned from leaving Romania after being arrested in 2022 and charged with a range of serious crimes.
Bus driver recounts seeing start of fatal fight unfold
A Dunedin bus driver has told the High Court that it looked like an older student taunted and wanted to fight the 14-year-old now accused of his murder.
Arrests made after police car rammed by stolen vehicle
The offenders were tracked down after leading officers on a high speed chase across Auckland.
Teen critically injured after brawl in Taradale
A teenager has been critically injured after a fight between two groups in Taradale, and police are calling for information about what happened.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 27 February 2025
In today's episode, Parliamentary terms could be extended from three years to four; some schools are choosing to make their own lunches rather than use the government's programme; breaking news in… Audio
'He got stabbed': Footage of fatal attack played for jury
Shocked witnesses can be heard swearing in a phone video as they watched a short, frenzied fight that resulted in a 13-year-old fatally stabbing a Dunedin student.
Police Association slams beefed-up citizen arrest powers
"It's not worth getting hurt, or even killed, for a few dollars or some cigarettes." Audio
Number of children abused in care increases
A report has found the number of children being abused in state care has increased - and young people are still not receiving the minimum standards of care required by law. Children's Commissioner Dr… Audio
Man banned from supermarket after raising fire exit concerns
A man from Havelock North has been banned from his local supermarket after raising concerns about trollies blocking the fire exit. Twice this month Tony Hughes snapped pictures of the blocked… Audio
Nike sneakers worth millions stolen in U.S train heists
Thieves have pulled off a series of daring freight train heists in California and Arizona, stealing more than $2-million dollars worth of Nike sneakers -- many yet to hit stores. In one case, they… Audio
Advocate says citizens' arrest powers will escalate violence
A youth advocate says the government's changes to citizen's arrest powers will escalate violence and put lives at risk. The Justice Minister has unveiled new rules about how members of the public will… Audio
Citizen arrest powers to be expanded to deal with shoplifters
Currently, the Crimes Act only allows people to make a citizen's arrest at night, but Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says they'll soon be able to happen any time of the day. Audio
Police arrest 11 for gang patch breaches at Mongrel Mob tangi
Gang patches, a replica pistol, ammo and over 20 cannabis plants were also seized.
Feature interview: BTS in the scam industry
It's easy to say "you should have known better' when someone falls victim to a scam". Every day, smart people lose life savings to con artists who know exactly how to exploit trust. Scams are a global… Audio
Details of new citizen's arrest rules unveiled
A law change means members of the public will be able to try to stop crimes at any time, and can defend property using "reasonable force".
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 February 2025
In today's episode, experts in safety and hostility training are sceptical about the government's potential plans to give people the power to detain fellow citizens, Australian Defence officials… Audio
New information released on 1998 West Coast cold case murder of David Robinson
The new information came to light after re-interviewing people in mid-February.
