Crime
Saving Grace: 13-year-old trafficked and enslaved in NZ
The manager of the country's International Child Protection Unit has revealed that a 13-year-old girl was trafficked into slavery here and that other offences are happening in full view of the public… Audio
Bystanders rescue lone police officer in 'dangerous situation'
With her colleagues still several minutes away, police said the lone officer was approached by an "aggressive person".
Auckland man bankrupt in battle over $80 speeding ticket
Peter Prescott was caught driving 64km/h in a 50km/h zone and was sent a ticket for it in 2016.
Memorial honours Bondi Junction stabbing victims
On 13 April last year, a knife-wielding Joel Cauchi stabbed 16 people at the shopping centre, killing six.
Calls for change after Snapchat child grooming reports increase by five-fold
Online safety advocates are calling for legislative change to protect New Zealand's young people online. Audio
Man charged in connection with Waiuku homicide
Police have been speaking with a 50-year-old man who will appear in the Pukekohe District Court, charged with male assaults female.
Body found in Kawakawa carpark, police investigating
Northland Police are investigating after a man was found dead in a carpark in Kawakawa on Sunday morning.
Four arrested after assault in West Auckland
Police said the victim got to Waitākere Hospital about 3.30am with serious injuries to his thigh and back.
Polk: the new doco on the gripping trial of Philip Polkinghorne
RNZ's Serena Solomon was at the screening Polk: The Trial of Philip Polkinghorne and joins Jim to discuss the hype surrounding the three-part documentary series launching tonight on TV3. Audio
'My life has been cut off' - Waipu crash leaves Northland couple's lives shattered
A couple dedicated to serving the vulnerable had their lives shattered on what was meant to be the start of a joyful family holiday.
Homicide probe launched after woman's body found in vehicle
A homicide investigation has been launched after a woman's body was found in a vehicle in Waiuku Friday evening.
Lawyer struck off for forging court documents, signatures
But Benjamin Wong claims he cannot remember his actions.
Father Flavie: standing up to Duterte
Last month former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by the International Criminal Court over alleged crimes against humanity during his brutal war on drugs. Audio
'Wanton disregard' or 'human fallibility'? Jury to decide over fatal collision
Geoffrey and Karen Boucher suffered unsurvivable injuries as they lawfully crossed State Highway 2 at Bethlehem, on a traffic-signal controlled crossing.
Former Auckland funeral director sentenced
A former Auckland funeral director has been sentenced to two years and three months in jail for interfering with human remains and obtaining money by deception. Audio
Man who murdered Ariki Rigby given life in prison
The man who brutally murdered 18 year old Ariki Rigby in 2022 has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum non-parole period of 12 years. She was killed following an argument sparked by her… Audio
Man accused of killing police officer keeps name suppressed
The man accused of killing Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming on New Year's Day still cannot be named.
Acclaimed film directors handed suspended jail terms
Iranian film My Favourite Cake won awards in Europe and the US, and featured in New Zealand's International Film Festival.
Duo to appear in court for string of Piha burglaries
The man and woman were taken into police custody on Thursday.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 11 April 2025
In today's episode, despite the Treaty Principles Bill being overwhelmingly rejected in yesterday's vote, ACT Party leader David Seymour remains defiant, the government is expanding the official term… Audio
