Crime
Charges laid after person robbed and forced off road in September
Police are calling for more potential victims to come forward following charges being laid relating to a person being forced off the road and robbed in September.
A man has appeared in court but… Audio
E12: Legacy
Peter Ellis was released from prison in 2000 - but that was by no means the end of the story. This episode looks at life after prison and the huge impact this case has had on the whole country. Audio
Shortage of prison officers means inmates shifted between jails
A shortage of prison officers means Corrections is being forced to transfer inmates to other jails to cope. Meanwhile it's alleged some prisoners are being denied their basic human rights, including… Video, Audio
Scammers sell goods on Facebook Marketplace
Palmerston North police are investigating after a man stole four e-scooters off the roadside, painted them black and then sold them on Facebook Marketplace.
The victim who purchased the scooters for… Audio
E11: 2,416 Days
Peter Ellis spent more than seven years in prison, for a crime he says he didn't commit. He and others describe his time behind bars and the many surprises and revelations he faced. Audio
E10: Turns
Tensions run high as the High Court trial of Peter Ellis reaches its conclusion. Audio
The Jehovah's Witnesses argument against being included in Abuse in Care inquiry
The church said it was beyond the scope of the inquiry as it did not take children, young persons or vulnerable adults into care.
E09: Twists
The High Court trial into child abuse at the Christchurch Civic Creche begins on Monday, 26 April, 1993. Peter Ellis is charged with 28 counts against 13 children. Audio
Six people implicated in Ecuador candidate murder killed in prison
Ecuador's government has condemned the killings and its president pledged to get to the bottom of the crime.
How a chatbot encouraged a man who wanted to kill the Queen
The case of Jaswant Singh Chail has shone a light on the latest generation of artificial intelligence-powered chatbots.
Episode 4: Stories
Aria finds herself in danger, alone at the riverside. Did she stumble across a suspect? A body is found at the river. Audio
Gunman who shot man at Auckland escort agency still on the loose
Police are still trying to find a gunman who shot a man at a central Auckland escort agency early this morning. The victim remains in a serious condition in hospital afer the incident at the 133 club… Audio
Locals still reeling after yesterday's violent assault in West Auckland dairy
Locals are still reeling from yesterday's violent assault at New Windsor dairy, desperate for change and exhausted after yet another frightening ordeal. A 24-year-old man appeared in Auckland District… Audio
New Windsor dairy stabbing: Man remanded in custody
A 24-year-old man has been remanded in custody after being charged over the stabbing at an Auckland dairy yesterday.
Pair found guilty of murder and manslaughter after 2020 death in house fire
Wiremu Arapo was found dead at a house in Cockle Bay after a fire in October 2020.
Man charged after two children kidnapped in Havelock North
The 38-year-old will appear in court charged with threats to kill and kidnapping two children he approached in the street.
Bomb threat causes havoc at Queenstown Airport
Flights are cancelled, passengers are stranded and workers are standing in the rain outside Queenstown Airport as authorities deal with a bomb threat.
Police say the terminal was cleared as a safety… Audio
Owner of dairy in critical condition after stabbing
One of the owners of a dairy in Auckland's New Windsor suburb remains in hospital in a serious condition after a stabbing yesterday.
A 24-year-old man is due in the Auckland District Court today… Audio
Man still in hospital after shooting at Auckland brothel
A man remains in serious condition in hospital after being shot at an adult entertainment club in Auckland's central city overnight.
Police were called to One-33 club on Vincent Street just before… Audio
Police don't believe incidents targeting Te Pāti Māori candidate are racially motivated
Police are investigating behaviour targeted at Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke - but do not believe the incidents are racially motivated or coordinated.