Crime
Trial date set for elderly woman's accused killer
A woman charged with the murder of an elderly Wellington resident in January will face trial by jury in June 2025.
Levin man charged with murder after 57-year-old killed
Police were called to an assault at a Levin address on Thursday night.
Forensic science at the fore in the Polkinghorne trial, but it's only a 'tool'
In crime dramas, forensic science is the hero. In real life, we need context
The language of forensic science
In crime dramas, forensic science is the hero. In real life, we need context. Audio
Gang members allegedly making motorbike parts in jail and smuggling them out
An investigation is underway at Christchurch Men's prison and the engineering workshop has been closed.
What's happened so far as Polkinghorne jury begins deliberations
As the jury begins to consider the evidence, here's a recap of how this case unfolded.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 19 September
On today's episode, Lebanon is hit with more synchronised explosions; a military technology expert explains what makes the devices explode; new research shows a wealthy New Zealanders could pay double… Audio
Victim advocate on Corrections' Tainui failure
A coroner's inquiry has revealed flawed Corrections processes played a role in the murder of Christchurch woman Nicole Tuxford. Coroner Marcus Elliott found that Corrections failed to identify the… Audio
Corrections at fault over Tainui killings
Friends and family of two women murdered by psychopath Paul Tainui want the Corrections Department held accountable for the failings that contributed to the second killing. Adam Burns reports. Audio
Jury to deliberate in Philip Polkinghorne trial
The jury in the murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne will today review audio evidence and reference thousands of pages of transcripts of witness testimonies. Lucy Xia reports. Audio
Lebanon hit by second attack in 24 hours
Lebanon has been hit by a second attack in 24 hours, this time using exploding walkie talkies. Journalist Séamus Malekafzali spoke to Corin Dann from Beirut. Audio
Rau Tongia murder: Convicted killers to be sentenced
Three women found guilty on charges related to the death of Rau Tongia - including two convicted of murder - will be sentenced on Thursday.
Polkinghorne trial jury asks to hear recordings again
The jury will listen again to a secret recording of Pauline Hanna, and to Philip Polkinghorne's call to emergency services.
What the stats say: Murder convictions up 77%, meth dominates drug landscape
New justice statistics show significant rises in the number of convictions for murder, manslaughter and driving causing death - though population increases are playing a part.
Ministers defend level of scrutiny on gang patch ban changes
Two ministers have argued politicians' scrutiny - by Cabinet and Parliament - is enough, and the Attorney-General says it wasn't necessary to examine the changes.
Philip Polkinghorne murder trial: Jury to begin deliberations Thursday
The jury has been sent home for the day and will consider their verdict tomorrow.
'Person of interest' in death of Baby Ru sentenced to 18 months' jail
A "person of interest" in the investigation of the death of Hutt toddler Baby Ru has been sentenced to 18 months' jail on unrelated charges.
Jury hear defence's closing arguments in Polkinghorne trial
The defence of Philip Polkinghorne has pushed one message at the last day of his trial: this man is no killer. The jury in the trial of the former Auckland eye surgeon, accused of murdering his wife… Audio
Kiwi caught with bullets, shells and gun parts at Australian airport
A 62-year-old NZ man has been accused of trying to export hundreds of bullets, shotgun shells and bullet casings from the Gold Coast.
'Be extra vigilant': Police warning following spate of arsons on parked cars
Police are urging early risers in the Whangārei suburb of Tikipunga to be extra vigilant after two more arson attacks on parked cars this week.
