Crime
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 27 August 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel with National's Nicola Willis and Labour's Carmel Sepuloni; There appears to be confusion over the rules governing when schools are considered… Audio
Major manhunt in Australia after two police shot dead
A small town in rural Victoria is still in lockdown, while police continue the search for a man who shot two police officers dead on Tuesday. Australia correspondent Emma Cropper spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Former Loafers Lodge resident describes panic during fire
A former Loafers Lodge resident has described his panic and fear as he tried to escape the deadly blaze that tore through the Wellington hostel. Lauren Crimp has been in the High Court at Wellington. Audio
Prisoner assaults officer during hospital visit
He was handcuffed to a Corrections officer at the time.
Former principal accused of fraud totalling over $500k
Wayne Kevin Codyre is facing 52 charges of obtaining by deception between December 2019 and March 2023, totalling $548,205.
Man arrested in Levin after reports of gunfire
The 34-year-old will appear in Levin District Court on a charge of unlawfully possessing a firearm
Historic conviction: Man guilty of manslaughter after dogs fatally maul friend
A jury has found a man guilty of manslaughter after his dogs fatally mauled his friend to death - the first conviction of its kind in New Zealand.
Homicide investigation launched after Mangapapa death
Police were called to reports of a disturbance and found a man who was unresponsive.
Builderscrack stands by vetting system after customers scammed by company found on site
An online site that connects people with verified tradies is standing by its vetting and review system despite a number of customers being out of pocket after using a construction company they found… Audio
Man arrested after school girls offered money for 'inappropriate favours'
A 53-year-old man is accused approaching children outside Christchurch schools, police say.
'Need for revenge': Town grapples with five shootings in a week
Authorities are worried about members of the public getting caught in the cross-fire.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 26th August 2025
In today's episode, the first firefighter to enter Loafers Lodge hostel has continued to give evidence in the trial of the 50-year-old man who is accused of murdering five people by setting the… Audio
Firefighter gives evidence at Loafers Lodge trial
The first firefighter to enter Loafers Lodge hostel has continued to give evidence in the trial of the 50-year-old man who is accused of murdering five people by setting the boarding hostel alight on… Audio
Man accused of starting Loafers Lodge fire on trial
The Crown says a jury will have to decide whether the man accused of lighting the fatal Loafers Lodge fire was insane at the time. Reporter Lauren Crimp was at court. Audio
Jail with no parole: What prosecutors want for mushroom killer
Convicted triple-murderer Erin Patterson faced lunch survivor Ian Wilkinson and her victims' loved ones during a pre-sentence hearing in Melbourne.
More charges laid in Wānaka couple's alleged fake cancer scam
Police have identified 10 possible victims.
House fired at in fifth Levin shooting
A Gang Conflict Warrant is in place in the region last week following a series of shootings.
'Biggest call I've ever made': Court hears from Loafers Lodge firefighter
A 50-year-old man is accused of murdering five people by setting Wellington's Loafers Lodge hostel alight in 2023.
Auckland man faces 23 shoplifting charges
The alleged offending happened in New Lynn, Mt Eden, Mt Albert, Auckland central and Newmarket, police say.