Crime
Rugby player convicted for post-match handshakes assault
A Taranaki rugby player who knocked out an opponent during post-match handshakes says he was "triggered" and let his emotions get the better of him.
Two rugby players suspended after secretly filming intimate videos of student
The Dunedin club players pleaded guilty to charges of making an intimate visual recording and posting the video without consent.
Gang member arrested after near collision with police car
The driver has been charged with dangerous driving.
Arrest after attempted burglary at Whitford house
Residents heard glass breaking and secured themselves in part of the house, police said.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 16 July 2025
In today's episode, three people died at the scene of a single-vehicle crash near Waiuku in rural Auckland on Tuesday afternoon; The Medical Council says the health system is under strain and it's… Audio
Australian outback killer Bradley John Murdoch dies
Murdoch who was serving a life sentence for the murder of Peter Falconio takes key information to his grave.
Luxury hotel fined for illegally selling recreationally caught crayfish
A luxury hotel in Queenstown has been sentenced and fined more than $20,000 for illegally selling recreationally caught crayfish and not keeping records. Fisheries NZ compliance director Steve Ham… Audio
Fallout over handling of Epstein cases hangs over Trump
The fallout over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case continues to hang over US President Donald Trump, and his Attorney General Pam Bondi. POLITICO's Josh Gerstein spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'It's not too late': The search for Baby Anahera's mum
A coroner's report into the death of a newborn baby found at a recycling plant has revealed the "extensive" inquiries to try and identify her family. Audio
Detective inspector on coroner's report into death of baby found at recycling plant in Auckland in 2021
A coroner's report into the death of a newborn baby found at a recycling plant in Auckland nearly four years ago has revealed that "extensive" inquiries were made by police to try to identify her… Audio
Battling the flood of drugs at Auckland Airport
With an increase in drugs coming through Auckland Airport, border officials focus on trying to stop the imports before they reach our shores.
Khandallah murder trial: Accused's phone was inactive for 37 minutes
Julia DeLuney missed multiple calls and messages from her husband on the night of her mother's murder.
Battling the drug flood at Auckland Airport
With an increase in drugs coming through Auckland Airport, border officials focus on trying to stop the imports before they reach our shores. Audio
Nineteen members and associates of Hells Angels arrested
Seventeen men and two women have been charged including the club's president and vice-president.
Supermarket owner faces legal action over alleged cartel conduct
The owner of New World and Pak'nSave supermarkets in the North Island is facing legal action over alleged cartel conduct regarding the supply of products to a hospitality customer. Consumer New… Audio
Hawke's Bay man loses prison sentence appeal for 100 assaults on partner
Ronald Sydney Wharepapa, 54, says his prison sentence is unduly harsh.
Aussie police recruiters say they're just making sure Kiwis know their options
Police recruiters will be in Christchurch and Auckland this month to host jobs and information sessions for the Northern Territory. Audio
'An execution': Mongrel Mob member gunned down as retribution for earlier attack
Hori Gage was waiting for his mum to come and jump-start his car when he was shot in front of his partner and children.
'Evading police': Public warned not to approach wanted man
Police have a warrant to arrest Louis Pukeroa.
Probe into police use of 'alternative action' for youth offenders
The police will soon come under scrutiny for how they deal with child and youth offending.
