Crime
Five things to know from Virginia Giuffre's memoir
It covers everything from Donald Trump getting her a babysitting job to her times with Prince Andrew.
Armed robber fires shots at man who confronted him after $20k cigarette theft
The store owner feared his wife might be harmed and she no longer liked working late.
Louvre director admits 'insufficient' camera coverage after heist
Senators have grilled the museum's boss over the $178m heist that unfolded over just seven minutes.
Police appeal decisions to return confiscated gang patches
At least three judges have ruled in favour of returning patches to gang members in the year since legislation criminalising the display of gang insignia came into effect.
Fiji's former PM sentenced over corruption charge
Former Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has been given a 12-month suspended prison sentence by the Fiji High Court in Suva. Audio
10-litre container linked to double homicide investigation
Police believe the accelerant that started the fatal fire was brought to the property in the container.
Man reports being kidnapped at gunpoint but ends up being charged
The Christchurch man said he was made to drive around the city by an unknown assailant who then stole his car.
Main road closed after 'unexplained' death in central Whangārei
There's a heavy police presence and a cordon on Bank Street street.
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
