Crime
Teen charged with murder of US student in bus stop attack appears in court
A 32-year-old woman has also been charged as an accessory after Kyle Whorrall was killed in a "senseless attack".
Manslaughter charge following fatal trailer fall
A Dunedin man has been charged with the manslaughter of another man who died weeks after falling from a moving trailer.
Worker stumbles upon $30m worth of cocaine in Auckland
An investigation has been launched after a worker stumbled upon close to $30 million worth of cocaine while unloading a shipping container in Auckland.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 24 April 2025
In today's episode, China says a group of New Zealand MPs have violated the relationship between the two countries by visiting Taiwan last week, and meeting with its new president, the police have… Audio
Code of Banking Practice updated to better protect from scams
Banks may have to reimburse scam victims up to $500,000 under new measures being rolled out in the sector. New Zealand Banking Association chief executive Roger Beaumont spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Police arrest 16-year-old in relation to death of Kyle Whorrall
The police have arrested a 16-year-old boy in relation to the death of Kyle Whorrall in St Johns over the Easter Weekend. Reporter Lucy Xia spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 24 April 2025
In today's episode, the Green party responds to New Zealand First's proposed new legislation to define the term "woman" in law as "an adult human biological female", Te Pati Maori MPs have again… Audio
Harvey Weinstein sex crimes retrial begins
Prosecution and defence offered starkly contrasting explanations for the disgraced movie mogul's encounters with women who hoped to make it big in Hollywood. Audio
Third person involved in 2018 kidnapping, murder of Auckland teen named
Dimetrius Pairama, 17, was kidnapped and murdered at an abandoned house in Māngere.
Hearing into Beckenridge mystery concludes after witness retracts claim
In 2023, Oliver Watson claimed his cousin helped the Beckenridges escape. Audio
Two hunters arrested after shots fired near Canterbury home
Both men, aged 18 and 19, have been charged with illegal gun possession.
Three ex-LG staff plead guilty to obstructing commerce investigation
Three former NZ employees of electronics giant LG have pleaded guilty to obstructing a Commerce Commission investigation into anti-competitive supply and pricing of television.
Police find phone used to set up Miramar homicide victim in alleged robbery gone wrong
RNZ can reveal the victim is believed to have been set up by someone he had been messaging regarding a transaction.
Professors pay tribute to PhD student killed in bus stop attack
"I would not be surprised at all to see, over the next few years, at least a few new species described and named in Kyle's honour". Audio
US student killed in 'senseless' bus stop attack, police seek black SUV
Kyle Whorrall, 33, died in hospital after being assaulted on St Johns Road.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 23 April 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand's sole cardinal says it is important the next pope continues to prevent child sexual abuse in the church and is politically astute considering the current geopolitical… Audio
Group sentenced over illegal tobacco importing operation
Four people involved in an illegal tobacco importing operation, and who were on-selling cigarettes from a Gisborne restaurant, were sentenced last week at the Gisborne District Court.
Conflicting evidence in disappearance of Beckenridge heard
A coroner examining the disappearance of John Beckenridge and his stepson Mike in Southland 10 years ago has heard conflicting evidence about what a witness was told. Reporter Anna Sargent spoke to… Audio
Christchurch man steals seven bikes in four days
Christchurch Police has been cracking down on bike thieves, with three prolific offenders arrested last week.
Professors pay tribute to slain PHD student Kyle Whorall
Former professors of PHD student Kyle Whorall who was slain in an Auckland bus stop attack have described him as "soft-spoken, polite, and enthusiastic". Reporter Victor Walters spoke to Ingrid… Audio
