Crime
Parole proceedings for double murderer Scott Watson abandoned
Parole proceedings for convicted double murderer Scott Watson have had to be abandoned, and a new date set, after the hearing ran out of time. Reporter Samantha Gee spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira Audio
Nearly one in four bottle shops in alcohol sting failed to check users' age
Eight Tauranga liquor stores have been caught red-handed selling alcohol to under 18-year-olds.
Three further arrests over Auckland Pride Festival protest
Police have been investigating complaints about protesters actions on 15 February at the Te Atatū Community Centre.
Duterte case seen as a 'gift' for embattled ICC
When the 79-year-old steps into the court in The Hague, he will be the first Asian former head of state to appear.
Muslim community concerned over firearm restriction roll backs
Members of the Muslim community fear more people will die in mass shootings if firearms restrictions are rolled back. Timothy Brown has more. Audio
'It's a spiritual obligation' - What the helpers did on March 15
Communities came together to help those affected by the Christchurch mosque tragedy. First Up spoke to some of those volunteers. Audio
Man convicted of 17 counts of rape and sexual assault to be sentenced
John Hope Muchirahondo was found guilty last September of offending against nine women between 2011 and 2021.
Police raid results in firearms, ammunition seizure
A man was charged with unlawful possession of guns, ammunition and drug paraphernalia.
Jailed money launderer has nearly $200,000 in cars and cash seized
A man who admitted 78 money-laundering charges after a major drug ring was busted has now had nearly $200,000 in cars, cash and bank deposits confiscated.
Two arrested, one charged over emailed school threat
Waiuku College was one of two schools named in an email threat sent overnight on Wednesday to a number of organisations, including RNZ.
Destiny Church protesters fined for walking on Auckland motorway
Police have fined 20 people for walking on Auckland's motorway during a protest led by Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki last November.
Former tax agent sentenced to home detention for sustained fraud
Chafic Georges received 12 months, after appearing on 19 tax fraud charges.
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.
