Crime
Police ask witnesses for footage of Pakuranga market stabbing
Police said a number of people filmed the assault, and they were asking them to give officers the footage.
Second man charged following fatal motorcycle hit-and-run
Paige Johnson, 24, died after the hit-and-run in Rotorua on 15 June.
Nine airport baggage handlers arrested in $24m drug smuggling bust
Meth and cocaine have been seized and 18 people face serious charges, police say.
Paedophile deputy principal on verge of release gets jail time extended
James Parker's latest offending has been described as more serious, a judge noting it had a "sadistic flavour".
Victims to get final say over sex offenders' name suppressions
A new law will also fix "abhorrent" rules about questioning children about sexual activity in court, Mark Mitchell says. Audio
Victims of sexual abuse to get final say on name suppression
Victims of sexual abuse will get the final say on whether their attackers get permanent name suppression. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Child to Parent Violence and Abuse - Breaking the stigma
On average in New Zealand, Police respond to an episode of family violence every four minutes, and yet, it's estimated 67 percent of incidents go unreported. A new study is highlighting an… 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
Christchurch thieves steal cigarette cabinet during one of two break-ins
CCTV footage shows several offenders carrying a cigarette cabinet out of a diner.
'Manipulative and nasty': Judge slams secret filmer's crocodile tears
Daine Williams sobbed during sentencing in the Nelson District Court on charges related to him secretly filming multiple victims.
Hunt for motorcyclist with leg tattoo following fatal hit-and-run
Police and the victim's family are calling for the man to come forward.
Woman accused of murdering elderly mum struggled with finances
Helen Gregory, aged 79, died at her Khandallah home. Her daughter is now on trial accused of her murder. 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
Teens arrested after aggravated robbery, fleeing in stolen car
The police said one of them was armed with a knife when they entered a convenience store before stealing the till.
Woman booked tickets to ballet before attacking mother, Crown alleges
A Crown prosecutor says the Wellington woman violently attacked her mother, leaving her dead or dying, in January last year.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 23 June 2025
In today's episode, Israel, Iran and the US have all had their say at an emergency UN Security Council meeting in New York, experts are warning escalation of the conflict in the Middle East poses a… Audio
Man appears in court over night market stabbing
The 23-year-old has been charged with injuring two victims after handing himself over to police.
NZer arrested in France over attempted murder of activist
A New Zealander has been arrested over the attempted murder of a Laotian activist who took refuge in France. Reporter Amy Williams spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Trial of 53-year-old accused of killing mother to begin
The trial of a 53-year-old woman accused of killing her mother is set to begin in the High Court at Wellington on Monday. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
50 police employees caught snooping into slain officer's file
Weeks after Lyn Fleming's death, police launched an internal investigation into alleged misuse of an intelligence database.
