Crime
'Will never be the same': Victim's parents speak out after teen killer sentenced
The 14-year-old stabbed Enere McLaren-Taana during a confrontation at a Dunedin bus stop. Audio
Dunedin 14-year-old to be sentenced for bus stop killing
Enere McLaren-Taana was 16-years-old when he was stabbed with a kitchen knife in May last year. Audio
Dunedin teenager to be sentenced over bus stabbing
The young teenage killer of a Dunedin student is being sentenced on Friday. Reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
New government 'alliance' formed to combat online scammers
The new task force consists of police, major banks, telcos and digital platforms, and will roll out early next year.
Man accused of fatal Hamilton shooting appears in court
The 20-year-old entered the court room in a blue prison suit with an obvious limp.
Drunk lawyer suspended after grabbing colleague's genitals
A senior lawyer at a big law firm who grabbed a junior colleague's penis at a Christmas party and made lewd comments has been suspended.
Iwi vows not to take 'backward step' after flags ripped down
Flags flying along SH1 in the lower North Island were torn down in what a spokesperson calls a "racist" attack.
Huge meth spike shows few signs of shrinking
But police data is yet to show evidence of related crime.
Some Kiwis prefer dental visits to helping older relatives with IT problems
A new study has also found half of older Kiwis still write their passwords on paper, posing a risk to their online security, an expert says. Audio
'Making me out to be a f...ing monster': Jury sees murder-accused's first police interview
Julia DeLuney is on trial over the death of her 79-year-old mother, Helen Gregory.
Jury shown police interview with murder-accused DeLuney
A high court jury has seen video footage of murder-accused Julia DeLuney's interview with the police, where her story is put under the microscope. Reporter Kate Green has more. Audio
What ex-politician Kiri Allan told police on night of arrest
Police say former Justice Minister was "verbally abusive" after crashing into a parked car.
Sea Lion likely stabbed by human in third Catlins killing
It's been revealed a third Sea Lion killed in the Catlins was likely stabbed by a human. Now a reward for information leading to the killers convictions has been more than doubled to twelve thousand… Audio
"Senseless and stupid" smashing of headstones in Auckland graveyard
The smashing of headstones by vandals at an Auckand chapel have been described as "senseless, stupid and unecessary". Police are investigating the damage at St Stephens Chapel, after receiving a… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 9th July 2025
In today's episode, the Covid-19 inquiry has been told about the impact of the lockdowns on the Pasfika school students; CCTV footage shows murder-accused Julia DeLuney changed her clothes on the… Audio
Violent extremist content issued with 'take-down' notices
Terrorist and violent extremist groups post horrific content online depicting or promoting the attacks or deaths of innocent victims for the gratification of others, expert warns.
Inside the courtroom in Australia's most gripping murder case in decades
The Erin Patterson case has gripped international audiences, in Australia's 'biggest crime story since the Azaria Chamberlain case' of the 80s.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 9 July 2025
In today's episode, Sir Peter Jackson is backing an ambitious project effort to bring back the Moa from extinction, and it is being led Ngāi Tahu, Canterbury Museum, and Colossal Biosciences; Health… Audio
Doctor who treated Erin Patterson describes moment he believed she was guilty
Emergency doctor tried to get mushroom cook to stay at hospital for treatment but Erin Patterson left, despite seeing her severely ill in-laws.
