Crime
'Something bad has happened': Police converge after body found in Wellington suburb
Police are telling residents to expect to see a large number of officers. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 2 April 2025
On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins joins us for his weekly chat, US prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, three Te Pāti Māori MPs are planning to skip Wednesday's… Audio
Large police presence in Wellington suburb of Northland
Officers are investigating the death of a man found on Tuesday morning. Audio
Police investigating unexplained death of man in Wellington suburb
Police are investigating the unexplained death of a man in the Wellington suburb of Northland. Reporter Ashleigh McCaull spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
US prosecutors seeking death penalty for Luigi Mangione
US prosecutors have been directed to seek the death penalty for the man accused of gunning down a health insurance CEO in Manhattan last year. US correspondent Caroline Malone spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
…Man to appear in court after ramming police cars
A man is due to appear in court on Wednesday accused of ramming three police vehicles and injuring five officers in Lower Hutt. Reporter Nick James spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Post mortem examination of Roseneath couple to be carried out on Wednesday
Their bodies were found after a concerned family member requested a welfare check.
Man who followed woman's uber home defends charges of rape and abduction
Wiria Mohamadi doesn't deny following his alleged victim and picking her up, but he does deny the sex was not consensual, which the woman alleges.
Police to monitor tangi for woman killed by alleged drunk driver
Police will be keeping an eye on a tangi held in Lower Hutt this week after a woman, believed to have family connections to Black Power, was killed by a car.
Police seek information on car in Miramar investigation
Police said they were still investigating whether a homicide and aggravated burglary in Miramar were linked.
Frustration as Rotorua rapist gets name suppression
The court's decision to grant a Rotorua rapist permanent name suppression is frustrating but understandable, says Louise Nicholas.
Man appears in court charged over string of sexual indecency acts on Wellington buses
The man has been remanded on bail.
Crackdown on NZ influencers breaking law with casino ads
A surge in social media stars promoting overseas gambling will lead to fines if the posts aren't removed, authorities say. Audio
How can we protect ourselves against drink spiking?
Since having her drink spiked at an Auckland gig, Gaby Ivanov-Giraldo has been advocating to raise drink safety awareness. Audio
Ex-Commonwealth Games boxer spared jail due to rehab efforts
Joseph Blackbourn once represented New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games.
Diego Maradona – Death by negligence?
When Argentinian football superstar Diego Maradona died in 2020 there was a nationwide outpouring of grief. Now, his former healthcare team is on trial for allegedly failing to provide him with… Audio
How can we protect ourselves against drink spiking?
Auckland resident Gaby Ivanov-Giraldo was the victim of drink spiking late last year and says the experience made her feel shocked, anxious, and humiliated. She joins Jim to share her story. Audio
Anaru Moana homicide: Fourth person charged with murder
A 32-year-old South Canterbury woman has been charged with the 2021 murder of Waimate man Anaru Moana.
Spanish court overturns footballer's rape conviction
The top court in Spain's Catalonia region has overturned Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves' rape conviction, saying the case against him had inconsistencies and contradictions.
Police arrest man suspected of setting fire to Tesla vehicles at Las Vegas service facility
It's another attack in the recent string on showrooms, charging stations and vehicles belonging to Tesla.
