Kate Green
NZ woman and son still detained in ICE detention centre
New Zealander Sarah Shaw's family and friends are waiting on a decision that could see her released from an ICE detention centre in Texas before the end of the week. Kate Green reports. Audio
Chatham Islands building materials rusting 22 times faster than inland rural NZ
Building materials on the Chatham Islands are rusting up to 22 times faster than inland rural NZ, according to research by locals and the Building Research Association. Reporter Kate Green has the… Audio
Navy conducting survey of Zealandia lake
The Navy has descended on a Wellington eco-sanctuary, but it's not to prevent an invasion, pests or otherwise. Instead, they are conducting a survey of the Zealandia lake, which is good practice for… Audio
Julia DeLuney found guilty of murdering her mother
Julia DeLuney's lawyer says his client is devastated, after a High Court jury found her guilty of murdering her mother. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 21st July 2025
In today's episode, more expensive food, rents and power prices have driven inflation to a 12-month high; Hamilton police are still looking for the people and weapons involved in a deadly brawl in… Audio
DeLuney trial: Defence argues no breakdown in relationship between accused and mother
* This audio has been updated for legal reasons. Julia DeLuney's defence says there's no evidence of a breakdown in the relationship between her and her mother, Helen Gregory, that would explain a… Audio
DeLuney interrupts crown during closing arguments
Murder-accused Julia DeLuney interrupted the Crown during closing arguments at the High Court in Wellington this morning. She's on trial for the murder of her mother Helen Gregory on January 24 last… Audio
DeLuney trial: Closing arguments heard
The Crown says on the evening of January 24 last year, murder-accused Julia DeLuney simply lost control. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
DeLuney trial: Police officer heading invest to be questioned
The police officer heading the investigation into Helen Gregory's murder will be questioned by the defence as the trial nears the end of its fourth week. Kate Green reports. Audio
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
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
Murder accused Julia DeLuney changed clothes night of mother's death
CCTV footage shows murder-accused Julia DeLuney changed her clothes on the night of her mother's death, before fetching help. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Khandallah murder trial: 'Blood looked staged' - forensic scientist
A forensic scientist has told the jury in the Khandallah murder trial that, in her opinion, the blood in the hallway looked staged. Julia DeLuney is accused of murdering her 79-year-old mother, Helen… Audio
New forensic evidence in the Khandallah murder trial
Forensic evidence in the Khandallah murder trial shows blood spatters at the base of a bedroom wall indicating a blow was dealt while the victim lay on the floor. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Corin… Audio
Detective gives details of crime scene in DeLuney trial
A detective giving evidence in the murder trial of Julia DeLuney has spoken about the moment she realised she was dealing with a suspicious death. Reporter Kate Green has been following the trial. Audio
Court hears from murder accused in DeLuney trial
A detective giving evidence in the murder trial of Julia DeLuney says he locked down the scene when he saw the amount of blood around the house. And for the first time, the court has heard from the… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 June 2025
In today's episode, an Aucklander who was trapped in Tehran amid the bombings over the past two weeks is finally back in New Zealand, a detective giving evidence in the murder trial of Julia DeLuney… Audio
Detective gives evidence in DeLuney murder trial
A detective giving evidence in the murder trial of Julia DeLuney has told the court about what he saw the night the mother died. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Jury shown blood covered house in DeLuney murder trial
Blood covered the walls along a hallway and the carpet near where a body lay at an otherwise pristine home. In the High Court at Wellington, Julia DeLuney faces trial, accused of murdering her mother… Audio
Jury hears evidence in trial of Wellington woman accused of killing her mother
A High Court jury has been told it should question how a visit to discuss ballet tickets could escalate into murder. Kate Green is covering the trail. Audio