Crime
Police Minister defends government progress on crime, refuses to resign
Mark Mitchell promised to step down if there was no significant change in law and order statistics in his first 12 months. Audio
Man brandishes BB gun in west Auckland road rage incident
A witness said he threatened construction workers before driving away.
Teens arrested after stabbing of Auckland supermarket guard
The security guard was stabbed in the torso after she confronted one of the teens about stealing.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 18 November 2024
In today's episode, the hikoi that left Cape Reinga a week ago is now in Porirua, ahead of the final journey to Parliament on Tuesday. Meanwhile the contingent from Te Waipounamu the South Island has… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 18 November 2024
On today’s episode, Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, the Māori Queen, is to join the hīkoi to Parliament, The Nurses Organisation will hold a nationwide strike next month over pay, the commerce and… Audio
Government unveils plans to ramp up anti-scam efforts
New Zealanders have lost nearly $200m in the last year to scammers, it has been revealed. Audio
Woman dodges conviction for doctored bank statements in Nelson Family Court case
A woman doctored bank statements to hide her true financial position during proceedings over the division of relationship property.
8-year-old boy dies after assault, woman charged as homicide probe launched
A 25-year-old woman has been charged with assault, with police not ruling out charges against more people.
Digger smashes up cafe as bargoers watch
Bar owners locked their doors, fearing the driver was "just smashing the buildings up".
British visitor jailed after scamming Aucklanders out of nearly $340,000
Jack Dylan Hennessy, who conned Kiwis out of hundreds of thousands of dollars, will not be leaving the country anytime soon.
Mosque shooter's lawyers granted permanent name suppression
The pair fear repercussions for themselves and families for being associated with the terrorist, a court has heard.
Mother waits as police using DNA to identify remains found in Waikato
The remains were discovered in a rural area of Waikato earlier this week.
Inquiry into abuse in care: What you need to know
The public inquiry into abuse in care was a long time coming. RNZ charts its timeline, and asks what happens next.
Man accused of murdering Australian mum pleads not guilty
Patrick Orren Stephenson elected to fast-track the case in order to go to Supreme Court for trial.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 14 November 2024
On today’s episode, this time next week it will be illegal to display gang insignia in a public place, with new gang laws coming into place, the hīkoi mō te Tiriti sets off from Huntly on Thursday… Audio
Yanfei Bao murder trial: Court hears about DNA evidence relating to blood stains
Blood stains found at a Christchurch house matched the profiles of real estate agent Yanfei Bao and the man accused of her murder, the High Court has heard.
Woman charged with murder in hit-and-run case
Teri Rhind, 37, was hit by a vehicle, just before 3am on 18 October. He died three days later.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 13 November 2024
On today’s episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has apologised to survivors of abuse in care, saying the last Labour Government did not act quickly enough to put in place an independent redress… Audio
Police ready to enforce gang patch ban: Assistant Commissioner
The Assistant Commissioner of police says he's confident officers are ready to enforce the ban on gang patches. Bill Hickman has more. Audio
Lender charging over 180% on loans ordered to pay $200,000
A lender charging more than 180 percent on some loans has been ordered to pay a $200,000 penalty by the High Court in Christchurch. Eagle Man group was providing high cost loans in breach of multiple… Audio
