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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 26th August 2025
In today's episode, the first firefighter to enter Loafers Lodge hostel has continued to give evidence in the trial of the 50-year-old man who is accused of murdering five people by setting the… Audio
The law student who took on Auckland Transport and won
The 20-year-old took the agency to court over 'unlawful' speed bumps. Audio
Five people appear in High Court in relation to death of Tyreece Te Pairi
Five people charged in relation to the death of Tyreece Te Pairi were greeted with cries of support in the High Court at Hamilton on Tuesday morning.
Family's plea for inquest after conveyor belt death turned down
Wesley Tomich fell into a machine his employer had twice been warned about - and was pinned for six minutes.
Loafer's Lodge smoke 'pitch black, as if your eyes are closed' - firefighter
Brady Cutting has told a court the fire was so hot, he could feel his ears burn when he stood up. Audio
Fatigued taxi driver reversed into signpost which fell on a pedestrian and killed him
The taxi driver had worked around 30 hours over two days and then didn't adhere to the required standdown period.
More charges laid in Wānaka couple's alleged fake cancer scam
Police have identified 10 possible victims.
'Biggest call I've ever made': Court hears from Loafers Lodge firefighter
A 50-year-old man is accused of murdering five people by setting Wellington's Loafers Lodge hostel alight in 2023.
Auckland man faces 23 shoplifting charges
The alleged offending happened in New Lynn, Mt Eden, Mt Albert, Auckland central and Newmarket, police say.
Families of mushroom murder victims to face Erin Patterson today
Patterson was convicted of murdering three relatives by serving a beef Wellington with deadly mushrooms.
Loafers Lodge murder trial to begin
A man has pleaded not guilty to murdering five people by setting fire to a Wellington boarding house in 2023.
Tenancy Tribunal orders Timaru landlord to pay tenant for 'appalling' rental
The tenant claims the landlord takes advantage of vulnerable people who struggle to obtain tenancies.
Man knew dogs had 'taste for blood', Crown says in manslaughter trial
Abel Wira was accused of owning 21 dogs involved in the fatal mauling of Neville Thomson, who had been his friend for 40 years.
Downfall of the clueless, wannabe, soldier, spy
The soldier at the centre of the case was less James Bond and "maybe more like a bumbling wannabe-spy".
Downfall of the clueless, wannabe, soldier spy
New Zealand's first-ever conviction for attempted espionage has been handed down, but the solider at the centre of the case was less James Bond and "maybe more like a bumbling wannabe-spy". Audio
Teen exchange student indecently assaulted by host father
While staying with a host family in the Bay of Plenty, the man who should have been offering her safety and hospitality in a foreign country, betrayed her trust, and that of her parents, by indecently…
Jetstar apologises to customers as it faces fines
Budget airline Jetstar has apologised for letting down its New Zealand customers as it faces a potentially hefty fine after pleading guilty to misleding flyers about their rights. The Commerce… Audio
Jetstar apologises to NZ customers as hefty fine looms
The budget airline was taken to court over charges that it discouraged consumers from seeking compensation they were legally entitled to for delayed or cancelled flights.
Soldier who thought he was spying on NZ gets two-year sentence
The soldier, with links to far-right groups, has been given military detention and dismissed from the army.
Better prepared for natural disasters, says Auckland Emergency Management
Hearings began in June for the inquiry into 2023's deadly storms.