Crime
Former FBI investigator on brazen Louvre jewel heist
Tim Carpenter is the former lead investigator of the FBI's Art Crime Team in the US and speaks to Emile Donovan from the States. Audio
Man strangled woman over rent dispute before threatening to burn down house
Mathew Linch was then on bail when he tried to pull her out of a car by her arms.
French police may nab Louvre thieves but unlikely to recover their loot
The objects could be quickly broken down into component parts and sold on because they aren't recognisable, an expert says.
More charges laid in Dilworth abuse probe
A 72-year-old man is facing three counts of indecency with a boy aged between 12 and 16.
Man charged after boat comes loose from car killing mother
Nateisha-Kurstyn Pareteoro Hana-Wetere was driving back home with her three-year-old son after a holiday when she was killed.
'Do the right thing': Two years on from Baby Ru's killing
Police say its never too late for those who know what happened to the toddler to tell the truth.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 20 October 2025
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report's Corin Dann; PPTA President Chris Abercrombie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about an open letter issued by the government ahead of mega strike… Audio
Robbers steal priceless jewels from Louvre in spectacular heist
The daylight robbery took just seven minutes, but it didn't go off without a hitch. Audio
Cyclist 'left for dead' in hit and run feared he would never walk again
A violent crash left Mark Weston in hospital with a broken back. Audio
Conwoman who killed pensioner with iron admits she hasn't been 'completely honest'
Julianna Shontel Nuku is inching towards being release from jail.
Hunt underway following Louvre daylight robbery
A hunt is underway after priceless jewels were stolen from the Louvre in Paris, in a brazen daylight robbery. Paris-based journalist Marco Cesario spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Hit-and-run victim calls for more care on the road
A Christchurch cyclist who was badly injured in a violent hit-and-run is calling for better behaviour from drivers, urging them to share the road with bikes. Jean Edwards reports. Audio
'I need closure': Victim's emotional address to man who sexually assaulted her
A young woman has addressed an older man who sexually violated her, telling him through tears how his actions continue to haunt her.
Four Tribesmen gang members jailed over fatal 'hotbox' beating
The partner of Mark Hohua confronted his killers in court, asking why they chose violence, when they could have "talked it out".
'Old and dingy': Property marked for demolition instead used as unlawful, crowded boarding house
The owner has now been ordered to pay the head tenant more than $9k.
Defence Minister Collins visits CIA headquarters at Langley
Judith Collins has met with the CIA director and held discussions, during a trip to Washington DC.
'Dogs-will-be-dogs attitude won't do': Owner jailed after mate mauled to death
In a historic first, a man has been jailed for manslaughter, after his aggressive dogs fatally attacked Neville Thomson.
Staff left traumatised after violent armed robbery
A fashion store owner says his staff has been left traumatised by a violent armed robbery earlier this week. Roopdarshan, a fashion and jewellery store in Auckland's Mount Roskill, was targeted by a… Audio
Two weeks after fatal fire, police still have no suspects
Emergency services responded to the suspicious house fire where a father and son were killed.
Trial of man charged with cop's murder moved to Christchurch
Hayden Tasker, 32 appeared by video link from prison in the High Court at Wellington on Friday.
