Investigation
Doubts linger over Labour's internal investigation
Political commentator Dr Bryce Edwards looks at the questions being raised over the level of trust in the Labour Party and the Prime Minister's office as Maria Dew QC leads an internal investigation… Audio
'Paradise': The unsolved murder of 2 British backpackers
Back in 1978 the bodies of two British backpackers were found in the sea off the Guatemalan coast in central America. It was obvious that Chris Farmer and Peta Frampton had been been murdered, but for… Audio
Marc Canalog: Questions remain unanswered over Fiji deaths
Mystery continues to surround the sudden deaths of American couple, Michelle and David Paul, who died while on holiday in Fiji last month. Michelle's father Marc Canalog outlines his concerns about… Audio
IPCA re-investigates allegations against detective Kevin Burke
IPCA has interviewed Detective Inspector Kevin Burke as part of an independent investigation into allegations against him, but says the outcome could be months away. Audio
Former teacher accused of sexual offences against 10 boys
The Crown has opened its case against a former high school teacher accused of indecently assaulting seven boys. Benjamin Christopher Missi Swann is charged with 10 counts of committing an indecent act… Audio
Helicopter crash survival story hailed as a ‘miracle’
The survivors of a helicopter crash near Auckland Islands have begun returning home to Te Anau today. They will be interviewed in the coming days as part of a Transport Accident Investigation… Audio
Jon Sopel: Trump takes Mueller report as victory
The long-awaited Mueller report has found no evidence US President Donald Trump colluded with Russian interference in the 2016 election, but couldn't exonerate him in regards to obstruction of… Video, Audio
High level inquiry to probe Christchurch mosque attacks
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch mosque attacks, while plans are also underway for a National Memorial Day. Political Editor Jane… Video, Audio
80 firefighters battle blaze at Auckland car wreckers
A large fire broke out at a car wreckers yard in the Auckland suburb of Manurewa today, with residents and visitors to a nearby childcare centre evacuated. Reporter Alex Perrottet and cameraman Nick… Video, Audio
The mess, the 25 year old monkey and me - Geoff Houtman explains
It's been a monkey on his back for 25 years. It's time to try to understand what happened to bring about such a monstrous failure Audio
Karen Kasler: U.S. political correspondent
Karen Kasler, a political journalist, talks about the release this coming week of the long-awaited Mueller report in the U.S. Audio
Request for new coroner's investigation highly unusual - QC
A coroner's decision last year ruled that Nicky Steven's death was a preventable suicide, after he walked out of the Waikato Hospital's mental health unit and was found dead three days later. The… Audio
Police investigate South Auckland knock-out fight
Police are investigating after a woman was knocked out by a punch to the head in Manukau over the weekend. Video of the fight has been posted on social media. Audio
Four police recruits stood down over misconduct allegations
Police are investigating the recruits conduct while studying at the Royal New Zealand Police College.
Meka Whaitiri difficult to work with - sources
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is defending how she dealt with her side-lined minister Meka Whaitiri. RNZ has been told Ministerial Services is investigating Ms Whaitiri over an accusation she pushed… Audio
National continues Bridges' expenses inquiry
The National Party is committed to going ahead with its own investigation into who leaked Simon Bridges' expenses to the media after the Speaker put the kibosh on an official inquiry last week. On… Audio
Oranga Tamariki boss acknowledges judges' concerns
Family Court judges have been taking their concerns about the way Oranga Tamariki operates directly to the organisation's chief executive. Documents obtained through an Official Information Act… Audio
Edgecumble flood report 'pretty disappointing'
Edgecumbe residents are this morning still trying to digest the findings of an independent report into the eastern Bay of Plenty's wide-spread flooding in April, after the Rangitaiki river breached… Audio
Edgecumbe floods report says no single issue to blame
Edgecumbe locals have been left looking for someone to blame with a new independent report into the town's disastrous flood falling short of pointing the finger. The long-awaited independent review by… Audio
Edgecumbe locals underwhelmed by flood report
A report into Edgecumbe's devastating April flood has left too many unanswered questions for some locals. The independent investigation headed by Sir Michael Cullen does not single out anyone to blame… Audio
