Crime
US Justice Department plans to interview Epstein accomplice
It will speak to Ghislaine Maxwell, the former UK socialite who is serving a 20-year sentence after being convicted in 2021 of sex trafficking minors.
Mama Hooch rapist brothers challenge their convictions and sentences
Danny and Roberto Jaz were convicted in 2023 of drugging and violating more than 20 women.
Hamilton brawl: 20-year-old victim named by police
Police have named the 20-year-old who died in a brawl between two groups in Hamilton early on Sunday.
Ex-US policeman in Breonna Taylor killing sentenced
Brett Hankison was convicted in November of one count of abusing Breonna Taylor's civil rights for shots fired during a botched police raid on her home.
Murder charge laid over cold-case killing of Hawke's Bay father
A 29-year-old has been arrested for the murder of Eddie Peters, who was beaten and left for dead in Flaxmere in 2018.
Man charged with arson after church fire in Auckland
A blaze gutted the church at Saint Mary's Catholic School in Avondale.
Family of girl killed by driver on meth fight for longer sentence
Emma-Jane Kupa, 11, died after being hit by Terina Pineaha while cycling to the dairy.
Police think Wellington homicide was a robbery gone wrong
The head of the homicide investigation into death of Wellington man Abdulhassan Nabizadah says police believe he was set up to be robbed but the incident took a violent and ultimately tragic turn… Audio
Mum who stole $500,000 from employer spent most of it on takeaways
A sentencing judge says an employee who stole $500,000 and spent most of it on takeaways and clothes was driven by 'greed'.
Police target shoplifters in Auckland suburbs
Auckland police are zeroing in on recidivist shoplifters in a renewed effort to get a lid on the growing crime problem in the city. Area Prevention Manager Inspector Wayne Kitcher spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Thousands in counterfeit cash found after dodgy Facebook Marketplace deals
A 26-year-old man has been arrested and faces six charges of obtains by deception.
Businesses owner shocked as hunt continues after deadly fight
Four people were hurt, including a 20-year-old man who died in hospital. Audio
'Loving relationship': Defence denies DeLuney fell out with mother
Lawyers for Julia DeLuney - accused of killing her 79-year-old mum - say they had an "ordinary" relationship. Audio
Man caught with several bags of stolen perfume
He was caught during a routine traffic stop.
20yo killed in Hamilton brawl was celebrating upcoming birthday
Police investigating homicide following fatal fight on Alexandra Street. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 21st July 2025
In today's episode, more expensive food, rents and power prices have driven inflation to a 12-month high; Hamilton police are still looking for the people and weapons involved in a deadly brawl in… Audio
Mushroom lunch survivor returns to church after Patterson's guilty verdict
Erin Patterson was found guilty of three counts of murder and one of attempted murder.
Wheelchair-using rapist fails to appeal sentence
Stephen Robert Wilson claims the right side of his body is paralysed after he struck the side of a prison van.
Hamilton bar owner on deadly brawl in city
There is a manhunt underway in Hamilton after a fatal street fight over the weekend. Lawrenson Group owns a handful of bars in Hamilton's CBD, CEO John Lawrenson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Should teen rapist be sentenced as a youth, or the adult he is now?
The Supreme Court is being asked if it was fair to sentence him as an adult.
