Crime
'You were an adult, she was a child': Teacher jailed for grooming, abusing student
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Samuel Ramsay began messaging the girl on Facebook when she was 13.
Police arrest man for arson after fire at PM Starmer's house
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday thanked emergency services for responding to the fire.
Lower Hutt man left in critical condition after assault
The 50-year-old man was found in critical condition on Randwick Road.
Police expect to lay charges over crash that injured five children
The bus, operated by Ritchies, was carrying students from Rosehill College and Rosehill Intermediate.
Man threatens woman with knife, steals her pizzas
The 28-year-old man has been arrested by police.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 13 May 2025
In today's episode, RNZ understands pornography found on the work computer of former deputy commissioner of police, Jevon McSkimming, is being investigated as alleged objectionable material, New… Audio
Family grieve teenager stabbed to death in Napier
He died at about 3am Sunday in Onekawa during what police are calling a "violent disorder".
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 13 May 2025
In today's episode, next week's Budget will include $100 million over four years for expert maths teachers and maths tests at primary and intermediate schools, the government is refusing to reveal any… Audio
Police investigating multiple complaints against Wellington man
Wellington police have confirmed they are investigating multiple complaints about a Wellington man which RNZ understands to be of a sexual nature. Police reporter Bill Hickman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
…Ex-NZ Idol judge found guilty of driving at almost seven times the alcohol limit
Former NZ music icon Paul Ellis has pleaded guilty to driving drunk and disqualified, after crashing a car while 6.7 times the legal alcohol limit.
Should you be free to leave nasty reviews online?
Former NetSafe CEO Martin Cocker weighs in on a Palmerston North company taking social media site Reddit to court over anonymous posts made blasting their business. Audio
Four arrests, several vehicles impounded after gang tangi
All four arrests in Gisborne were for public display of gang insignia.
Gang member charged over funeral home fire
Pump-action shotgun, ammunition found during search of four gang-linked properties.
Christchurch eye surgeon who attempted to murder landlord granted parole
He is set to be released next month.
Neighbour on street where teen killed in 'violent disorder' plans to leave
The police cordon has been lifted at the scene of a homicide in Napier where a teenage boy was killed, and another injured.
Homicide investigation begins after Napier teen dies
A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a teenage boy in Napier early on Sunday morning. Hawke's Bay reporter Alexa Cook spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Dangerous refugees would be stripped of residence under new law
Refugees' residence visas will be cancelled if they pose a risk to national security, under new government legislation.
Shock for residents after homicide inquiry begins into death of teen
A resident heard loud music and noise hours before and then awoke to find police officers in her neighbourhood.
Extra police patrols ahead of gang tangi in Gisborne
Police say they will boost patrols in Gisborne for a gang member's tangi, warning they won't tolerate intimidation or gang insignia in public.
Footage sought after aggravated robbery in rural town
Police investigating an aggravated robbery at a business in the small town of Marton are appealing for information and footage from the area.
