Law

Rotorua's seen a rapid reduction in crime and anti-social behaviour in the CBD over the past six months, Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

Police hunting for fugative Tom Phillips and his three children continue to sift through more than 70 new leads, since offering an $80,000 reward. Australian David Craig, is an expert on covert… Audio

A detective told a key witness in the Scott Watson case he was "lying" when he initially said Watson wasn't the man he had seen on the night Ben Smart and Olivia Hope were murdered, Ruth Hill was in… Audio

A Massey University professor is calling on the Government to give greater certainty for marae in its review of earthquake-prone building regulations. Morning Report producer Emma Ricketts has more. Audio

The reliance on DNA analysis of two hairs linked to murder victim Olivia Hope is being scrutinised in the Court of Appeal today. Reporter Ruth Hill has been in court and spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

How two blonde hairs linked to murder victim Olivia Hope ended up on a boat - or whether they made it on board at all - has been under scrutiny at the Court of Appeal. Ruth Hill spoke to Ingrid… Audio

Along with the cost of living crisis, many New Zealanders are also suffering an access to justice crisis where the cost of getting legal advice puts it far out of reach. Peter de Graaf reports. Audio

The Mayor of Otorohanga is hoping a $80,000 reward will help police on the hunt for missing man Tom Phillips and his three children. Otorohanga Mayor Max Baxter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Waikato police are offering an $80,000 reward to help find the children of missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips. Acting Detective Inspector Andy Saunders spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Two blonde hairs linked to murder victim Olivia Hope have been the focus of Scott Watson's appeal in court today. Watson is attempting to overturn his convictions for the murders of Ms Hope, who was… Audio

An eighty thousand dollar reward for the safe return of Tom Phillips' three children is being offered by Waikato Police because of growing concerns for their health and wellbeing, Natalie Akoorie… Audio

The injuries suffered by a ten month old baby who died at Te Kuiti hospital at the weekend are so severe a post mortem will take days to complete according to police, Detective Inspector Graham… Audio

On today's episode, our reporter details a reward offered for information that leads to the safe return of the three children of King Country fugitive Tom Phillips; political commentator Bryce Edwards… Audio

Police are offering up an $80,000 reward for information that leads to the safe return of the three children of King Country fugitive Tom Phillips. Waikato reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod spoke to Ben… Audio

Eye-witness testimony in the trial of double-murderer Scott Watson had been contaminated by too much publicity around the trial, the Court of Appeal has been told. Ruth Hill spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio