Crime
Some Kiwis prefer dental visits to helping older relatives with IT problems
A new study has also found half of older Kiwis still write their passwords on paper, posing a risk to their online security, an expert says. Audio
'Making me out to be a f...ing monster': Jury sees murder-accused's first police interview
Julia DeLuney is on trial over the death of her 79-year-old mother, Helen Gregory.
Jury shown police interview with murder-accused DeLuney
A high court jury has seen video footage of murder-accused Julia DeLuney's interview with the police, where her story is put under the microscope. Reporter Kate Green has more. Audio
What ex-politician Kiri Allan told police on night of arrest
Police say former Justice Minister was "verbally abusive" after crashing into a parked car.
Sea Lion likely stabbed by human in third Catlins killing
It's been revealed a third Sea Lion killed in the Catlins was likely stabbed by a human. Now a reward for information leading to the killers convictions has been more than doubled to twelve thousand… Audio
"Senseless and stupid" smashing of headstones in Auckland graveyard
The smashing of headstones by vandals at an Auckand chapel have been described as "senseless, stupid and unecessary". Police are investigating the damage at St Stephens Chapel, after receiving a… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 9th July 2025
In today's episode, the Covid-19 inquiry has been told about the impact of the lockdowns on the Pasfika school students; CCTV footage shows murder-accused Julia DeLuney changed her clothes on the… Audio
Violent extremist content issued with 'take-down' notices
Terrorist and violent extremist groups post horrific content online depicting or promoting the attacks or deaths of innocent victims for the gratification of others, expert warns.
Inside the courtroom in Australia's most gripping murder case in decades
The Erin Patterson case has gripped international audiences, in Australia's 'biggest crime story since the Azaria Chamberlain case' of the 80s.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 9 July 2025
In today's episode, Sir Peter Jackson is backing an ambitious project effort to bring back the Moa from extinction, and it is being led Ngāi Tahu, Canterbury Museum, and Colossal Biosciences; Health… Audio
Doctor who treated Erin Patterson describes moment he believed she was guilty
Emergency doctor tried to get mushroom cook to stay at hospital for treatment but Erin Patterson left, despite seeing her severely ill in-laws.
Man charged after allegedly ramming police car
The incident occurred during a traffic stop after the car ran a red light in Mt Wellington on Tuesday.
Father of man allegedly killed by cellmate says they should not have been together
The pair shouldn't have been put in the same cell and Corrections "failed miserably", the victim's father says.
Khandallah murder-accused disposed of black bin bag in passing rubbish truck
CCTV footage shows Julia DeLuney changed her clothes on the night of her mother's death, before fetching someone to help.
Erin Patterson faces life behind bars for murder by mushroom
The Erin Patterson case has gripped international audiences, in Australia's 'biggest crime story since the Azaria Chamberlain case' of the 80s. Audio
'The truth will come out': Scott Guy's parents still have hope 15 years after his murder
Bryan and Jo Guy say their lives are now divided into two parts - before Scott was killed and after. Audio
How New Zealand decides who is and isn't a 'terrorist'
Explainer - The Proud Boys are no longer a terrorist entity in New Zealand. But how does a group get designated as terrorists in the first place?
187 cannabis grow houses busted by Auckland police in 18 months
200 work visas have been linked to Vietnamese crime rings operating grow houses in the city.
First night of Erin Patterson's prison term
Last night was the first night of Erin Patterson's prison term after having been found guilty of the murders of three relatives and the attempted murder of another after serving them a meal with… Audio
