Crime
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 30 April 2025
In today's episode, wild weather is on its way for much of the country, with a low pressure system bringing heavy rain, snow, and strong winds, a former inmate has described a total prisoner voting… Audio
'Had his life taken from him': Acquitted and angry after 25 years' jail
An investigator who helped free Stephen Stone after decades in jail for the murder of Deane Fuller-Sandys, says the case was a 'disgraceful miscarriage of justice'. Audio
Woman charged with throwing acid at man gets name suppression
He received burns to an arm and clothing and was treated by an ambulance crew at the scene in Wellington.
Stephen Stone acquitted of murder after serving 25 years
Stephen Stone was imprisoned in 1999 for the murder of Deane Fuller-Sandys, as well as the rape and murder of Leah Stephens. Private investigator Tim McKinnel spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Former inmate on govt's prisoner voting ban
A former inmate has described a total prisoner voting ban as 'punching down' on already marginalised communities. Awatea Mita spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 30 April 2025
In today's episode, the Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says Cabinet has agreed to reinstate a total ban on prisoners voting in general elections, Labor leader Anthony Albanese remains on track to… Audio
71-year-old Kardashian robbery suspect says heist was one 'too many'
A defendant who wrote a book about the jewellery heist said he regretted participating, while one of his co-accused denied any involvement.
Justice Minister on reinstating prisoner voting ban
The Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says Cabinet has agreed to reinstate a total ban on prisoners voting in general elections. Goldsmith spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Two women vow to expose 'deep wrongs' cyclist Olivia Podmore endured
When Olivia Podmore died in a suspected suicide in August 2021, two women vowed to expose the deep wrongs the Olympic cyclist had endured. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen reports. Audio
Man ruled 'insane' kills second person
A man who was ruled insane after committing a high-profile killing more than two decades ago has gone on to kill another person. National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Released patient kills for second time
Secrecy shrouds the identity of man who has twice been found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity.
Fired Disney employee gets 3 years in prison for hacking, changing menus
Michael Scheuer hacked into Disney's menu creation servers several times, changing prices and adding profane language.
Police trial data extraction tech aimed at wearable devices
Police are trialling a new high-tech tool designed to extract data from people's wearable devices, such as smartwatches.
An extraordinary display of forgiveness
One of our most tragic exports is mass shootings inspired by the Christchurch mosque attack That sad legacy includes a 2019 shooting at a Walmart in El Paso Texas. A shooting that resulted in the… Audio
Abuse in care survivors given King's honours
The Governor-General has bestowed King's honours on twelve people whose experiences shaped the Inquiry into Abuse in State and Faith-based Care. Kate Green has the story. Audio
Department of Corrections admits failures over paroled prisoner who murdered Christchurch woman
The Department of Corrections has admitted it failed to properly monitor a parole prisoner who went on to brutally murder a woman in her Christchurch home. Christchurch reporter Adam Burns spoke to… Audio
Suspicious fire at Auckland funeral home investigated by police
Police guards have been stationed outside the funeral home.
Unease in Wairoa after two properties shot at by rival gangs
There's a sense of unease in Wairoa after two private properties have been shot at by rival gangs in the past ten days. In response, Police have invoked new powers to help dial down tensions between… Audio
Inquest into death of Juliana Bon-illa Herrera begins
The Department of Corrections has admitted it failed to properly monitor a paroled prisoner who went on to brutally murder a woman in her Christchurch home. Colombian national Juliana Bon-illa Herrera… Audio
Canterbury father who killed son in high-speed crash released from prison
Niklas Gebhardt was driving his car with his six-year-old son Lachlan in the back when it went off a rural road.
