Crime
Four firearms related incidents over weekend
Police were called out to four separate firearm related incidents at the weekend. Police Association president Chris Cahill spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Rotorua woman found guilty of assault 'clawed' self-appointed parking warden
A man who regularly took photos of illegally parked cars and sent them to the council was assaulted by a woman who "clawed" his neck and struck him on the head.
Two arrested, charged with murder after South Wairarapa shooting
Two men have been jointly charged with murder after the death of a man in Wairarapa Saturday in a daylight shooting.
Firearm presented during Wellington car theft
Police say the Strathmore Park theft is believed to be related to a separate incident in the central city.
Miramar residents hopeful community meeting will ease fears following death, break-in
The fatal attack ollowed a break-in at a Darlington Road house just 20 minutes earlier, down the road from where Abdul Nabizadah was found.
Podcast investigates abuse and exploitation in the age of AI
Levittown shares the stories of dozens of young women who discovered photos of themselves stolen from social media, manipulated and posted on a porn site. Audio
Man 'calm and calculated' before killing water polo coach
In a heartbreaking tribute, James' parents paid tribute to their "sweet pea".
Man charged with murder after Gisborne mass brawl dies while on bail
Police say the death has been referred to the Coroner.
'Really draining' - Call to keep librarians safe after increase in aggressive behaviour
A former Auckland librarian says threats and intimidation have become a daily part of library life. Audio
More people of interest after police find vehicle linked to Stokes Valley murder
Police are asking people in the community that know the details of the murder to come forward before police "knock on their door".
'People need to know who you are' - Man jailed for sexually violating boy, keeps identity secret
The victim was 14 years old at the time.
Murder accused in Yvonne Chapman case unable to make first court appearance
The 63-year-old is still in hospital being treated for serious injuries.
Car thieves becoming more sophisticated says insurer
AMI Insurance has received almost 700 claims relating to vehicle theft and attempted theft since the start of the year for Auckland alone. Finn Blackwell has more. Audio
Commerce Commission going after cell service providers
The Commerce Commission is going after cell service providers following fresh research which revealed customers who switch companies can end up billed twice, or get unexpected charges… Audio
House fire victim's niece relieved by arrests
Four men have been charged with a combination of murder, arson and participating in a criminal group.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 20 March 2025
On today's episode, Donald Trump says things are "very much on track" after a conversation a short time ago with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Green MP Steve Abel has visited hunger striker… Audio
Reports of concern for at risk children made to OT jumps
The number of reports of concern about at-risk children made to Oranga Tamariki jumped more than a third last year. Lauren Crimp has more. Audio
Dean Wickliffe on hunger strike in Spring Hill prison
Green MP Steve Abel has visited hunger striker Dean Wickliffe in Spring Hill prison. 77-year-old Wickliffe, who was returned to prison after breaching his parole conditions, stopped eating in protest… Audio
'Belligerent' Whangamata man loses bid to avoid conviction after assaulting partner
A Whangamatā man who strangled his partner in hunger frustration after an All Blacks' game has lost his bid to avoid conviction.
UK: Teen sentenced for murdering his mother
There's been a sentencing in a high profile murder trial - Ellie Jay reports from London Audio
