Crime
Ex-US congressman Santos sobs after being sent to jail for fraud, identity theft
George Santos took unemployment benefits out during Covid-19, stole identities and money, and spent the money on vacations and designer clothes.
Landlord to pay $300k after allowing rentals to grow cannabis
Nga Thanh Phan had four rental properties across Auckland raided by police, and all of them housed commercial-size operations.
Man suspected of Masterton church fires still hasn't been caught
Police are still appealing for information following six suspicious fires in February.
Man's 'family emergency' no excuse for seventh driving drunk offence, says judge
A man tried arguing a family emergency was the reason he chose to drunk drive, but a judge was not buying it.
Man critically injured after stabbing in Auckland
Police have cordoned off a cul-de-sac after a man was critically injured overnight in Henderson.
Indian community unites in condemning Kashmir terror attacks
At least two dozen people died after gunmen opened fired on tourists near Pahalgam in the Himalayas.
Arrests made as police enforce Eastern District Gang Conflict Warrant
Three people have been arrested overnight as police enforce the Gang Conflict Warrant in the Eastern District.
'It breaks my heart': Kyle Whorrall's dad speaks of anger, grief
The father of the US student who died after being attacked at a bus stop says it's "such a waste" of a gifted person's life.
Spate of gang-related violence including gunshots in Wairoa - police
Two men have been arrested over the shootings and police say they are aware of other crimes such as assaults and car rammings.
'Gentle soul': Friends, colleagues remember murdered student Kyle Whorrall
Whorrall died after being attacked at an Auckland bus stop over Easter.
US PhD student Kyle Whorrall remembered at virgil
A vigil has taken place for the US PhD student Kyle Whorrall, who was killed at a bus stop in Auckland's Meadowbank on Saturday night. A 16-year-old boy charged with murder and aggravated robbery has… Audio
Teen charged with murder of US student in bus stop attack appears in court
A 32-year-old woman has also been charged as an accessory after Kyle Whorrall was killed in a "senseless attack".
Manslaughter charge following fatal trailer fall
A Dunedin man has been charged with the manslaughter of another man who died weeks after falling from a moving trailer.
Worker stumbles upon $30m worth of cocaine in Auckland
An investigation has been launched after a worker stumbled upon close to $30 million worth of cocaine while unloading a shipping container in Auckland.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 24 April 2025
In today's episode, China says a group of New Zealand MPs have violated the relationship between the two countries by visiting Taiwan last week, and meeting with its new president, the police have… Audio
Code of Banking Practice updated to better protect from scams
Banks may have to reimburse scam victims up to $500,000 under new measures being rolled out in the sector. New Zealand Banking Association chief executive Roger Beaumont spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Police arrest 16-year-old in relation to death of Kyle Whorrall
The police have arrested a 16-year-old boy in relation to the death of Kyle Whorrall in St Johns over the Easter Weekend. Reporter Lucy Xia spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 24 April 2025
In today's episode, the Green party responds to New Zealand First's proposed new legislation to define the term "woman" in law as "an adult human biological female", Te Pati Maori MPs have again… Audio
Harvey Weinstein sex crimes retrial begins
Prosecution and defence offered starkly contrasting explanations for the disgraced movie mogul's encounters with women who hoped to make it big in Hollywood. Audio
Third person involved in 2018 kidnapping, murder of Auckland teen named
Dimetrius Pairama, 17, was kidnapped and murdered at an abandoned house in Māngere.
