Crime
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
Violent extremist content issued with 'take-down' notices
Terrorist and violent extremist groups post horrific content online depicting or promoting the attacks or deaths of innocent victims for the gratification of others, expert warns.
Inside the courtroom in Australia's most gripping murder case in decades
The Erin Patterson case has gripped international audiences, in Australia's 'biggest crime story since the Azaria Chamberlain case' of the 80s.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 9 July 2025
In today's episode, Sir Peter Jackson is backing an ambitious project effort to bring back the Moa from extinction, and it is being led Ngāi Tahu, Canterbury Museum, and Colossal Biosciences; Health… Audio
Doctor who treated Erin Patterson describes moment he believed she was guilty
Emergency doctor tried to get mushroom cook to stay at hospital for treatment but Erin Patterson left, despite seeing her severely ill in-laws.
Man charged after allegedly ramming police car
The incident occurred during a traffic stop after the car ran a red light in Mt Wellington on Tuesday.
Father of man allegedly killed by cellmate says they should not have been together
The pair shouldn't have been put in the same cell and Corrections "failed miserably", the victim's father says.
Khandallah murder-accused disposed of black bin bag in passing rubbish truck
CCTV footage shows Julia DeLuney changed her clothes on the night of her mother's death, before fetching someone to help.
Erin Patterson faces life behind bars for murder by mushroom
The Erin Patterson case has gripped international audiences, in Australia's 'biggest crime story since the Azaria Chamberlain case' of the 80s. Audio
'The truth will come out': Scott Guy's parents still have hope 15 years after his murder
Bryan and Jo Guy say their lives are now divided into two parts - before Scott was killed and after. Audio
How New Zealand decides who is and isn't a 'terrorist'
Explainer - The Proud Boys are no longer a terrorist entity in New Zealand. But how does a group get designated as terrorists in the first place?
187 cannabis grow houses busted by Auckland police in 18 months
200 work visas have been linked to Vietnamese crime rings operating grow houses in the city.
First night of Erin Patterson's prison term
Last night was the first night of Erin Patterson's prison term after having been found guilty of the murders of three relatives and the attempted murder of another after serving them a meal with… Audio
Erin Patterson found guilty in mushroom poisoning murder trial
Erin Patterson has been found guilty of the murders of three relatives and the attempted murder of another after serving them a meal with deadly mushrooms. ABC correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to… Audio
Changes to make it easier to open a bank account for children
The Government is set to make changes to anti-money laundering laws to make it easier for bank accounts for children to be opened. Massey Business School associate professor and banking expert Dr… Audio
20 years since London bombings
Families, politicians, and royals are among those who have come together to mark 20 years since the bombings that killed 52 people, in a series of events across London. Correspondent Stuart Smith… Audio
Meth, HIV and the spread of a crisis through the Pacific
With Fiji in the midst of an HIV outbreak, UNAIDS warns that other Pacific Islands countries have all the risk factors of a similar crisis.
The health crisis pushed by a drug crisis
With Fiji in the midst of an HIV outbreak, UNAIDS warns that other Pacific Islands countries have all the risk factors of a similar crisis Audio
'Do it now, run him over' - Teen who ran over mother's partner twice named
The then-17-year-old's mother initially egged him on from the passenger seat of her Nissan Teana.
Baby girl suffered nine fractures to body - police
The baby had fractures to her ribcage, ankle and arm, police revealed.
