Anneke Smith
Malcolm Rewa sentenced to life for Susan Burdett’s murder
The chances of serial rapist Malcolm Rewa ever seeing a life outside bars are now even slimmer after he was sentenced to life in jail for Susan Burdett's murder, 27 years after she was killed in her… Video, Audio
Linda Armstrong remembered after Christchurch mosque attack
The gunman thought he'd won by shooting Linda Armstrong "but she's now in heaven, where she belongs". Those are the words of Ashburton man Tayeb, who's spent the past four days anxiously waiting for… Audio
Terror attack victims’ families: Wait for bodies compounding grief
Families waiting for the bodies of their loved ones to be released after Friday's massacre say they are being constantly given updated time frames which turn out to be false promises. Audio
Shooting victim a 'loving grandfather, always put others first'
A Christchurch family who lost their grandfather in the mosque massacre say New Zealand has and always will be their home. 71-year-old Haji Daoud Nabi had been worshipping in the Al Noor Mosque. He is… Audio
Brenton Harrison Tarrant appears in court
The world has seen its first glimpse of the man police say is responsible for the terror attack. 28-year-old Brenton Harrison Tarrant appeared in the Christchurch District Court just before 11 o'clock… Audio
Complainant asked for $700,000 to stay silent
The jury in the indecent assault trial of a prominent NZ businessman have heard a recording in which one of the complainants asks for $700,000 for his silence. Audio
'Troubling, terrifying’ alleged assault described in trial
A man who claims he was sexually assaulted by a high profile businessman says he was told his career would be jeopardised if he didn't retract his police compliant. Audio
Complainant’s claims against high profile Kiwi all lies – lawyer
A man who says he was groped by a prominent New Zealand businessman is accused of making it all up over a failed business deal. Audio
High-profile businessman accused of indecent assault
A prominent New Zealander has been accused of groping two men and then trying to bribe one of them to snuff out a police complaint. He went on trial in Auckland today with two associates, accused of… Audio
Man sentenced for killing teen over water gun prank
A man who killed teenager Eli Holtz over a water gun prank in Auckland's CBD has been jailed for seven years. Myron Robert Alf Felise was sentenced for manslaughter - but not before his victim's… Audio
Rewa verdict comes nearly 3 decades after Susan Burdett killing
Nearly 27 years after Susan Burdett was killed in her South Auckland home, Malcolm Rewa has has finally been found guilty of her murder. Audio
Alternate theories presented in third Malcolm Rewa murder trial
A sad, unfortunate tale of a man who lost his lover in a brutal killing or a complete pack of lies? These were the two alternate theories presented to the jury in Malcolm Rewa's third murder trial… Video, Audio
Susan Burdett was in secret relationship, best friend says
Susan Burdett's best friend has told a court she confided in her about a secret relationship with a man named 'Mike' before she was killed. Malcolm Rewa is on trial for the murder of Ms Burdett, who… Video, Audio
Rewa jury hears of alleged sexual relationship with victim
The jury in Malcolm Rewa's third murder trial have heard he was having a secret sexual relationship with Susan Burdett when she was killed. The 65-year-old is on trial in the High Court at Auckland… Audio
Malcolm Rewa: Susan Burdett was my friend
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa took the stand for the first time in his third murder trial today, telling the jury Susan Burdett was his friend and he had nothing to do with her death. Video, Audio
Crown closes case against Malcolm Rewa
The Crown has closed its case against serial rapist Malcolm Rewa with its final witness detailing the fatal injuries of his alleged murder victim. Audio
Inside bloody crime scene where Susan Burdett was killed
The jury in Malcolm Rewa's third murder trial has been shown a police video taken at the scene of Susan Burdett's killing. Anneke Smith filed this report from the High Court in Auckland. Video, Audio
Rewa trial: Defence accuses Susan Burdett's son
The lawyer for serial rapist Malcolm Rewa has accused Susan Burdett's son of murdering her for an inheritance. Rewa is on trial in the High Court at Auckland accused of Ms Burdett's murder. The… Audio
Malcolm Rewa’s lawyer accuses victim's son of murder
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa's lawyer has turned the tables on Susan Burdett's son, accusing Dallas McKay of killing his own mother to get his inheritance. Reporter Anneke Smith has been in court. Audio
Malcolm Rewa on trial again for Susan Burdett's murder
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa has gone on trial for the third time for the murder of Susan Burdett - more than a quarter of a century after she was bludgeoned to death in her South Auckland home. Video, Audio
