Crime
Man pleads guilty over fatal 'coward punch'
Daytona Thompson has admitted to manslaughter after an unprovoked attack on Daniel Nganeko outside a rugby clubroom.
Woman charged with murder after a reported stabbing at hot pools
Emergency services were called to a property at Awakeri.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 15th August
In today's episode, former police negotiator Lance Burdett says the officer who shot and killed a woman threatening them with a knife would have had a split second to respond; The Ministerial Advisory… Audio
'Organised crime is organised. We are not', ministers told
It's calling for a "data lake" and tweaks to privacy laws so agencies and businesses can work together to help combat organised crime. Audio
'Flip of the coin': Man lucky to be alive after coward punch
"It could've gone either way," says Ben Leng, who was left in a coma after being blindsided by a bouncer. Audio
Bold action on data-sharing needed to rein in organised crime: Ministerial Advisory Group
The Ministerial Advisory Group on Transnational, Serious and Organised Crime says bold action on data-sharing is needed to rein in the rapidly evolving threat of organised crime. The group's chair… Audio
Coward punch victim joins call for tougher penalties
A Taranaki man given hours to live after being hit by a so-called a coward's punch is getting behind a march supporting the government's tougher penalties for one-punch offences in New Plymouth Friday… Audio
Former police negotiator on Christchurch shooting
Former police negotiator Lance Burdett says the officer who shot and killed a woman threatening them with a knife would have had a split second to respond. Lance Burdett spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Fatal stabbing at Bay of Plenty hot pools
One person is dead and another is in custody, a local news outlet reports.
Failed Republican candidate jailed for 80 years over attacks on Democrats' homes
Solomon Pena was driven by conspiracy theories he had been a victim of election fraud, prosecutors said.
Woman killed, man shot by police
A woman is dead after being shot by the police officers called to her home over concerns for her safety. A man remains in hospital in a stable condition after also being shot by police. Officers were… Audio
Espionage trial of New Zealand soldier shrouded in secrecy
RNZ will argue against the heavy suppressions on Monday, before court martial begins. Audio
Teens arrested after school staffer robbed
The Mandarin language assistant was allegedly threatened with a knife while walking through an alleyway near Onerahi School
'They seemed to be getting alright': Community devastated as couple shot by police
The death of a woman and her partner's wounding at a Kāinga Ora home have left those that knew them heartbroken, their pastor says.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 14th August 2025
In today's episode, a woman is dead and a man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot by police in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr; A political commentator says Labour is shutting… Audio
Police provide update on Bryndwyr shooting
Police in Christchurch have just given an update on Thursday morning's shooting in the suburb of Bryndwyr. Reporter Tim Brown spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Woman dead and man critical after being shot by police in Christchurch
A woman is dead and a man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot by police in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
'Fighting the good fight': Residents keep faith in Wellington's troubled suburb
There are concerns homelessness, drug taking, and antisocial behaviour in Newtown is reaching desperate levels.
Police raid reveals dangerous drugs and homemade taser at dealer's home
Kevan Salisbury has admitted offering to sell meth and party drug fantasy by the litre.
Teen charged after car crashed into Kumeū house
Sixteen-year-old Elliot New died in hospital a few days following the crash.
