Crime
Crown lawyers drop retrial of Restore Passenger Rail protestors
Crown lawyers have this week dropped a retrial of three protesters charged with endangering transport after jurors became deadlocked in the first trial. Reporter Mary Argue has more. Audio
More police powers to seize criminal assets needed, advisory group says
Cash and assets seized by police were less than five percent of the $1.6 billion of criminal profits each year, the Ministerial Advisory Group on organised crime says. Audio
Police disappointed Restore Passenger Rail prosecution abandoned
But the lawyer who defended some of the protesters says criminalising protesters is worrying and the charges should never have been laid.
Businessman banned from being a company director for life
Michael Le Roy's repeatedly breached restrictions imposed on him while bankrupt.
Gang members throw objects at police, do burn-out outside Auckland bar
A witness said about '30 cops' were at the scene.
Convicted double murderer Mark Lundy released from prison
Convicted double murderer Mark Lundy was on Wednesday released from prison, after being granted parole last month. The Parole Board also released the written decision outlining its reasons for… Audio
Decision to release Mark Lundy wasn't easy - Parole Board
The 66-year-old was twice found guilty of murdering his wife and daughter.
Some domestic violence calls to police going unanswered - agency
A family violence support agency said police are undoing decades of hard work by not attending some domestic violence callouts that are considered mental-health related. Last year, police announced a… Audio
Man to appear in court for Auckland city shooting
The shooting left one man seriously injured.
Speeding car smashes through elderly man's roof
The Whangārei man in his 80s was not at home when the crash happened.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 7 May 2025
In today's episode, convicted double murderer Mark Lundy has been released from prison, more medical specialists are ditching the public health system in favour of working in private hospitals, a… Audio
Convicted double murderer Mark Lundy released from prison
Convicted double murderer Mark Lundy has been released from prison. Reporter Alexa Cook spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Convicted double murderer Mark Lundy leaves prison
The 66-year-old has always maintained his innocence, after twice being found guilty of killing his wife and daughter.
Man charged with Waiuku murder
The 50-year-old is set to appear at the Pukekohe District Court.
Stranger tries to abduct South Auckland student
Police and teachers will be meeting with pupils on Wednesday, after a stranger tried to abduct a student while they were walking home from school on Monday. Principal Karl Vasau spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Locked up then locked out: How NZ's bank rules make life for ex-prisoners even harder
Analysis - There seem to be several things hindering ex-prisoners' access to banking.
Arrest after person assaulted, robbed at Palmerston North Hospital
Last month a nurse was held up at gunpoint, and a staff member was knocked unconscious.
Man in court after shooting at MSD office
A 25-year-old has appeared in Masterton District Court.
Homicide probe launched as man found critically hurt in Manurewa dies
Police said they were still working to find who was responsible.
Parents stop man trying to abduct primary school student
Police are looking through CCTV footage in a bid to find the stranger who tried to force the boy into a car.
