Crime
A year after abuse-in-care report, Presbyterian Church finally apologises
The church says it spent time consulting with survivors before taking the step, promising to go above and beyond.
Christchurch assault victim in 'serious condition'
A 43-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to prison
He was convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
Thousands of modern slavery victims estimated in NZ, report finds
One estimate puts modern slavery in New Zealand at 8000 victims.
Whakaari eruption: Court hears country did not seem ready for disaster
The coronial inquiry into the 2019 eruption, has been delayed several years due to criminal proceedings related to the events.
Christchurch sexual predator pleads not guilty to a charge of breaching parole
Leo Darin Goodwin is subject to a preventive detention order for repeated serious sexual violence.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 3 October 2025
In today's episode, in the UK, two people are dead and four others are in hospital after a terrorist attack on a synagogue in northern Manchester; Vessels that were attempting to reach Gaza as part of… Audio
Two dead, four wounded in UK synagogue terrorist attack
Greater Manchester police said the suspect, who was wearing a vest that appeared to be an explosive device, was shot dead by officers.
Suspect shot dead after Manchester synagogue attack
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says antisemitic hate must be defeated, after an attack on a Manchester synagogue. Correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Two dead in Manchester after synagogue attack
In the UK, two people are dead and four others are in hospital after a terrorist attack on a synagogue in northern Manchester. BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Man's sex with underage teen leaves trail of despair
Jessie Morgan, 22, went to trial in April this year, defending six charges.
Seventh teen arrested over fatal stabbing of Kaea Karauria
A 17-year-old female has been charged with intent to injure and is set to appear in Napier District Court on 9 October.
Mushroom murderer's lawyer announces intention to appeal
The grounds for the appeal were not outlined, and documents have not been formally lodged.
Drunk driver who killed two in crash freed, escapes conviction
The unlicensed driver who drove up to 139km/h on the wrong side of the road has been released without conviction due to a brain injury he suffered in the collision.
Anaru Moana murder trial: Former roommate tells of abduction
The man told the High Court of a violent beating he endured from people looking for Anaru Moana.
Match-fixing fears grow as offshore betting floods Kiwi football
A Kiwi amateur league has become a global betting goldmine, raising red flags about the risk of illegal on-field activity.
NZ Football League caught in offshore betting storm
A Kiwi amateur league has become a global betting goldmine, raising red flags about the risk of illegal on-field activity Audio
'Explosive act of rage': Woman attacked with hammer after child seen eating cigarettes
Attacker Sarangi Lim told police she intended to kill the woman she bashed with a hammer.
Health NZ to undertake review in Bay of Plenty homicide
A 34-year-old woman has appeared in court on charges of murder, and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Chemical smell linked to cable thefts
All areas of Kawerau have been subject to strong chemical smells over the past week.
