Crime
Man pleads not guilty to killing Auckland bus passenger on grounds of insanity
Bernice Louise Marychurch died on the Number 74 bus travelling through Onehunga in October 2024.
Family grieve 'much-loved' mother killed by stalker
Chantal McDonald was murdered by Nathan Boulter, who had a long history of stalking and assaulting ex-partners.
Man charged after one of largest hauls of child sex abuse material seized
Customs said the material was "deeply concerning".
McSkimming case a wake-up call to child abuse 'at every level', charity says
The former deputy police commissioner is set to be sentenced on Wednesday.
'Extreme and depraved depictions': Tasman man jailed for five years
Investigators found more than 60,000 objectionable publications across nine internet accounts.
Man sentenced in long-running corruption case
Frederick Pou, of Coastal Roading Contractors, pleaded guilty to Serious Fraud Office charges in May 2024 to corruptly giving gifts to an agent.
Public warned to stay away from man sought over double murder
Police have been looking for Mitchell Cole following the discovery of two bodies in Ruatiti on Saturday.
Prisoner accused of killing fellow inmate granted name suppression
Johnathan Trubuhovich died 10 days after he was seriously assaulted in Mt Eden Prison.
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
As vigils for victims are held and more information about the alleged gunmen of the Bondi Beach attacks is revealed, Sydney residents are still reeling from the event. Brad Foster joins Jesse to offer… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 December 2025
27 people remain in Sydney hospitals following Sunday's mass shooting at Bondi beach; Consumer NZ says shoppers should now be paying less for card payment surcharges; The government is creating a new… Audio
Plant theft increasing at Gisborne's botanical gardens
Thieves have been ripping up Gisborne's botanical gardens, pinching everything from roses and freshly planted grasses to established cherry trees. The council's liveable spaces manager, Tyler Kirk… Audio
27 people remain in hospital following Bondi terror attack
27 people remain in Sydney hospitals following Sunday's mass shooting at Bondi beach. RNZ reporter Charlotte Cook spoke to Lauren Crimp from Bondi. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 December
Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman has taken the unusual step of indicating the OCR is unlikely to be cut for some time; Australia's national cabinet has agreed to bolster gun control laws in the wake… Audio
Australian national cabinet agrees to bolster gun control laws
Australia's national cabinet has agreed to bolster gun control laws in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack. ABC producer Mary Lloyd spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
What the Bondi attack tells us about gun law reform
The terrible events cross the Tasman have once again put the spotlight on firearms control. Waikato University's International Law Professor Al Gillespie joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Man accused of swallowing Fabergé pendant pleads not guilty
The alleged pendant-swallower has been remanded in custody and is expected to reappear in court in February.
Reaction to the Bondi Beach terrorist attack
Vigils are being held around the world to pay tribute to the victims of the Bondi Beach attack - who range in age from 10 to 87. 15 people were killed after two gunmen opened fire at an event to mark… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 15 December 2025
Australian officials say a mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach yesterday was a targeted, antisemitic terror attack; Complaints about lawyers are on the rise - and most relate to claims of… Audio
Man stabbed in belly during Wellington bar fight
The man is in a stable condition in hospital.
Bondi Shooting: How locals are reacting
Australian officials are describing the deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach as a targeted, antisemitic terror attack. Police say the two people behind the shooting were father and son. The father… Audio
