Crime
Brave boy tried to stop neighbour's 'horrible' prolonged assault on father
The 12-year-old is the third-youngest recipient ever to receive a NZ Bravery Award, after an experience he says he "wouldn't want anyone to go through".
Gloriavale's ex-leader appealing sentence for sex offending
The disgraced former leader of Gloriavale is appealing his imprisonment for abusing girls and young women at the community. 85-year-old Howard Temple was this afternoon jailed for more than two years… Audio
Gloriavale's ex-leader appeals prison sentence for sex offending
Howard Temple, 85, was jailed for more than two years for sexually assaulting six girls and young women.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 12 December 2025
Sentencing is underway in Greymouth for the disgraced former leader of the Gloriavale Christian community, Howard Temple; There's outrage overseas as football fans learn how much money they'll have to… Audio
Sentencing underway for disgraced former leader of Gloriavale
Sentencing is underway in Greymouth for the disgraced former leader of the Gloriavale Christian community, Howard Temple. RNZ reporter Tim Brown spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
Name suppression lifts for Christchurch murder victim
Her killer, Nathan Boulter, will be sentenced for her killing in February.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 12 December 2025
A software 'glitch' is to blame for air traffic control disruption that left some planes circling over airports and others unable to take off earlier this year; Nine Auckland poker dens have been shut… Audio
Disgraced former Gloriavale leader to be sentenced
Howard Temple admitted five counts of indecent assault, five of doing an indecent act and two of common assault three days into his trial in July.
Illegal gambling dens ensnaring vulnerable with predatory loans
In some cases, people were forced to give up their cars and homes, the DIA says Audio
Illegal gambling crackdown closes nine Auckland poker dens
Nine Auckland poker dens have been shut down in a crackdown on illegal gambling venues. Department of Internal Affairs' Director of Gambling, Vicki Scott spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Is true crime as a form of entertainment ethical?
Jen Eastwood is a writer, reader, and host of the Sick Sad Lit podcast and joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Business association calls for govt help to deal with crime
Two years on from setting up its own security service a popular Auckland shopping precinct says it has slashed crime in its area but some people are falling through the cracks. Audio
High meth levels in water lead to Mongrel Mob arrests
Two gang members and an associate have been arrested in Hawke's Bay following an investigation into high levels of methamphetamine in wastewater.
Waikato trio accused of copper thefts
Three people have been arrested following an investigation into ongoing thefts of copper.
Illegal gambling operations found 'hiding in plain sight'
The Auckland venues are believed to have offered unlicensed poker games in breach of the Gambling Act.
Three more arrests after murder of US student in Auckland
Six people have now been charged in connection with the homicide investigation.
Pregnant mum-of-five who stole $500,000 loses bid to get out of jail
Ariana Thompson-Bell argued the 55 percent discount to her sentence was inadequate.
Concerns over lack of screening during custody disputes
A family violence specialist says she is regularly contacted by women who say their abusive partner has shared custody of their kids, and they wish they never left. Amy Williams reports. Audio
Calls for monitoring of children exposed to contaminated sand
Toxicology and legal experts are calling for regular medical monitoring of children exposed to play sand containing asbestos. University of Canterbury toxicologist Professor Ian Shaw spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Calls for skippers to face same alcohol rules as car drivers
There are calls for boat skippers to face the same rules as vehicle drivers, when it comes to alcohol. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio
