Crime
Police knew LynnMall terrorist was likely to commit an attack
Ahamed Samsudeen was at the time being stripped of his refugee status.
'Your God does not condone this': Hero to LynnMall attacker
A man who came to the aid of victims during the LynnMall attack has recounted how he drew Ahamed Samsudeen's attention from a woman being stabbed.
'Levin invasion' driver apologises for burnout
An illegal street racer says he's formally apologised to many residents and wants to sell his impounded car. Audio
13yo among group arrested for car thefts
The teen was among five people arrested early on Wednesday morning for stealing cars north of Christchurch.
New Lynn stabbing attack survivors give evidence at inquest
Samsudeen stabbed five people and injured two others at New Lynn Countdown nearly four years ago, when the city was in lockdown. Two survivors, considered heroes, described to the coroner how they… Audio
Residents 'devastated' at theft of $95k bronze sculpture
The 2.2 tonne bird was the last big bronze work by local artist Llew Summers.
Woman seriously injured in Rotorua hit-and-run
Police are looking for the driver of a red ute after a hit-and-run in which a woman was seriously injured in Rotorua.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 6 June 2025
In today's episode, the bromance is well and truly over and the gloves are off between US President Donald Trump and billionaire businessman Elon Musk, Telecommunications company Voyager says there… Audio
Tax evader leaves $2 million trail of debt
A tax-evading Southland school caterer has left a $2 million trail of debt after her company went bust.
Man charged with murder of Hamilton woman struck by ute
A man has been charged with the murder of a Hamilton woman who died in May after she was struck by a vehicle.
Three in court facing manslaughter charges over Loafers Lodge fire
Three people - a 70-year-old woman and two men aged 75 and 58 - have appeared in court facing manslaughter charges over the Loafers Lodge blaze in 2023, that left five people dead. Association of… Audio
Manslaughter charges after Loafers Lodge fire a rare case, building inspector says
Meanwhile, an advocate for residents who survived the blaze hopes the charges bring some closure for the survivors.
Warning to fly-tippers: new rules could lead to crack-down
Fly-tippers illegally dumping rubbish could be in for a shock if new laws are passed allowing councils to crack down on them and use clues such as old car registration plates or names on letters or… Audio
Six months on, is the gang patch ban working?
University of Canterbury sociologist and gang expert Dr Jarrod Gilbert joins Emile Donovan. Audio
The Panel with Ed Amon and Madison Burgess-Smith Part 1
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed Amon and Madison Burgess-Smith Audio
Police return hundreds of stolen pounamu pieces to local hapū
Police recovered the 365 stolen pounamu pieces and boulders after tracking down the fossickers.
Woman forced out of car by armed offenders in robbery
The offenders drove off at high speed, damaging four other cars as they fled, police say.
Hundreds of stolen pounamu returned to West Coast hapū
More than 360 pieces of stolen pounamu will be returned to West Coast hapū, in what has been described as a small win against the greenstone black market. Police haven't laid any charges after a… Audio
Man steals $150,000 of goods from Facebook Marketplace users
The 36-year-old man is set to due to appear in Waitākere District Court.
Legal expert weighs in on Michael Forbes allegations
The Prime Minister has ordered a review of vetting processes for parliamentary staff after his Deputy chief press secretary quit following allegations he recorded intimate audio of sessions with sex… Audio
