Crime
Man suspected of burning six churches getting help hiding - police
Police are looking for 44-year-old Michael Kane McRae.
Window installation company owner guilty of fraud avoids jail
The Palmerston North business owner faces charges related to just over $300,000 paid to his company for for window installations that never eventuated.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 13 March 2025
On today's episode, four psychologists have told a parole board that convicted double murderer Scott Watson is at risk of re-offending if he is let out of prison, with one saying he is still high… Audio
Muslim community still fearful six years after Mosque attacks
Would the Christchurch terrorist today be foiled before carrying out his deadly plans? It's a question that haunts some within the Muslim community, six years on from the murder of 51 worshippers at… Audio
Convicted double murderer Scott Watson applies for parole
Four psychologists have told a parole board that convicted double murderer Scott Watson is at risk of re-offending if he is let out of prison, with one saying he is still high risk. Nelson Marlborough… Audio
High school teacher who groomed two students named
He was sentenced to 10 months of home detention last year.
Man charged after alleged indecent assault of high schooler on bus
Police say the student was indecently assaulted on an Auckland bus.
Four arrested over Auckland Pride Festival protest
Police say there are further arrests to be made.
Crown rejects bus hub stabber's self-defence plea
"It's not self defence - it's murder."
Man charged with murder in Palmerston North
The 24-year-old is expected to appear in court today.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 March 2025
In today's episode, the school lunch programme saga continues to dominate headlines. In the most recent development - Libelle - one of the companies contracted to make 125,000 lunches has gone into… Audio
Police launch operation to find Tom Phillips
The police are launching another operation to track down fugitive Tom Phillips and his three children. Reporter Natalie Akoorie spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
UK makes manslaughter arrest of ship captain over North Sea ship crash
The collision left one crew member of the Solong cargo vessel missing and presumed dead.
Police in Marokopa searching for Tom Phillips and children
The family first disappeared in September 2021,
Experts claim Ministry of Justice buried report saying children at risk in judicial system
Family violence experts say the Ministry of Justice buried a report that says children are at risk in the judicial system and recommends sweeping changes. Amy Williams has the story. Audio
Woman sends OnlyFans content of ex-husband's new wife to elderly relatives, friends
The ex-wife's actions left the new wife shattered and destroyed relationships with some of her loved ones.
Man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after North Sea collision
A man has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the vessel collision in the North Sea on Tuesday. Correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
New child sex offence charges for disgraced businessman Ron Brierley
Ron Brierley has been charged with more child sex offences, three years after being released from prison.
Footage shows group of youth kicking man outside Auckland mall
At least 10 youths allegedly kicked the man as he lay on the ground outside a West Auckland shopping mall.
Commerce Commission files criminal charges against Hello Fresh
The Commerce Commission has filed criminal charges against meal delivery company Hello Fresh for misleading behaviour. Consumer's spokesperson Sahar Lone spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
