Crime
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.
Man seen running away from Bluff blaze with petrol can
A Ford Courier ute parked on Marine Parade was set a light.
Crown drops charges against Passenger Rail protesters
Charges related to protests in October 2022 have been withdrawn.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 6 May 2025
In today's episode, the Opposition leader says there is no justification for the Education Minister, Erica Stanford, to have been using a personal email address to access documents, the Corrections… Audio
Fire that tore through a McDonald's suspected arson, police say
Police want to hear from anyone who saw suspicious activity prior to the fire.
Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell on longer prison sentences
The Corrections Minister has asked officials to look at how shorter sentences relate to higher levels of re-offending and whether longer sentences allow better rehabilitation for offenders… Audio
Corrections to investigate impact of longer prison sentences on reoffending rates
Corrections is investigating the impact longer sentences might have in reducing reoffending, at the request from the Corrections Minister, Mark Mitchell. Otago University senior lecturer in… Audio
'Very cruel thing': Animal charity seeks dog owner from disturbing video
The man was filmed slamming the dog to the ground and kicking it at a Manurewa park.
Hospital staff call for more security following violent attacks
One staff member was held up at gunpoint on the same day that another was knocked unconscious. Audio
Murdered student remembered with pohutukawa at local park
The American entomology student was found fatally injured at a Meadowbank bus stop over Easter. Audio
Corrections Minister looks at longer prison sentences
Labour's Justice spokesperson Duncan Webb says it's "depressing" the government can't come up with better solutions.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 5 May 2025
In today's episode, Police believe a shooting in Gisborne on Saturday night was gang-related, nearly 300 people are still without power across the capital, a small ceremony has taken place in the… Audio
Small ceremony held to remember Kyle Whorrall
A small ceremony has taken place in the Auckland suburb of Meadowbank on Monday morning to remember murdered PhD student, Kyle Whorrall. Reporter Felix Walton spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Police believe Gisborne shooting was gang-related
Police believe a shooting in Gisborne on Saturday night was gang-related, but the two people injured were innocent members of the public. Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Auckland bus driver stood down, charged with assault after passenger's death
The bus driver has been charged with assault, and made their first appearance in court last week.
Two injured after shooting in Gisborne
Four people have been arrested after a firearms incident in Gisborne late Saturday night that left two people injured. Inspector Danny Kirk, Tairawhiti Area Commander, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ's 'clean slate' law isn't working
Does hiding a criminal record after seven years help people get a job? The data says: not really.
Two youths arrested after armed liquor store robbery in Levin
Two young people have been arrested and charged following an armed robbery at a Levin liquor store involving a stolen vehicle.
