Crime
Two sentenced over Covid-19 wage subsidy fraud
A man has been jailed for more than two years and a woman has sentenced to seven months' home detention for defrauding taxpayers through the Covid-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme.
Donald Trump attends first day of civil fraud trial
Former US president Donald Trump is attending the first day of a $400 million civil fraud trial against him after his legal team tried and failed to delay the case.
Trump, his two adult sons, and the… Audio
E05: Total Recall
As more and more children come forward with accounts of abuse, we look at what the role the parents, police and expert child interviewers may have played. Audio
Child went rigid, fainted when asked about Peter Ellis abuse, podcast reveals
The aunt of a child who says they were abused by Peter Ellis at the Christchurch Civic Creche has described the “blood-curdling” experience of a child fainting in front of her when asked about claims… Audio
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Climate activist sentenced to 125 hours of community work for forging email
The judge denied Rosemary Penwarden's bid for a discharge without conviction, saying it was clear she did not regret her actions. Penwarden's lawyer said she was trying to protest using satire.
New police AI tool searches fast and far on firearms threats
Police are using powerful new AI to help them assess the risk posed by offenders when officers are called out to emergencies, sparked by the shooting murder of an unarmed constable.
Can children's testimony be trusted? Experts weigh in on Peter Ellis case
An American psychologist who gave evidence at the Supreme Court hearing into the Christchurch Civic Creche case has told a new RNZ podcast that a child's evidence can be just as reliable as an…
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E04: Money Talks
Peter Ellis is arrested and charged with child sexual abuse. Creche parents are panicked and horrified. But what has really been happening at the creche? Audio
Vandals cost small Southland town $20,000 in damage
Vandals are causing senseless damage in Mataura, a community leader says, after public toilets were smashed and plastered with human faeces.
Tracking down stolen masterpieces: 'It's a dangerous game'
Dutch art detective Arthur Brand is known as 'the Indiana Jones of the art world', having spent decades tracking down stolen masterpieces, including Picassos, Van Goghs and missing artifacts such as… Audio, Gallery
Trump co-defendant pleads guilty in Georgia election interference case
One of 18 co-defendants of former President Donald Trump has pleaded guilty to five charges in the Georgia election interference case.
Episode 3: Sirens
Kui Connie reveals sinister information about Mihi’s mother and the missing women of Kingswood. Audio
Candidate's home broken into, vandalised, threat left behind
The home of Te Pāti Māori candidate Hana Maipi-Clarke was broken into, vandalised, and a threatening letter left behind this week.
Waikato man facing 'serious charges' hands himself in
Police earlier this month said Naya Rapiu Fabian Wharekura of Ngāruawāhia had breached his bail conditions.
$70 million of meth stashed in farm equipment seized by police
More than $70 million of meth stashed in farm equipment has been seized in a joint police and customs operation leading to 9 arrests including three gang members. The gang allegedly involved cant be… Video, Audio
Man in court after indecent assault, robbery in Northland
A 20-year-old man has appeared in Whangārei District Court after a tourist was robbed and indecently assaulted,
Peter Ellis' prison chaplain shares story
Just over a year ago the Supreme Court quashed Peter Ellis' convictions - the first time this has ever been done posthumously in New Zealand. One of the biggest podcasts to come out of New Zealand… Audio
Operation Brewer: Nine arrested as 200kg of meth seized at border
The seizure has seen more than $70 million worth of drugs withheld from the New Zealand market.
Homicide investigation launched after man dies in house fire
An initial investigation has deemed the circumstances surrounding the fire - and the man's death - suspicious, police say.
Podcast looks into controversial Christchurch Civic Creche case
A new podcast detailing the ins and outs of the controversial Christchurch Civic Creche case launched Friday 29 September.
It's nearly a year since Peter Ellis had his convictions quashed in a… Audio
