Crime
Two arrested after $210,000 stolen from cash-in-transit vehicle
The money had been taken when a firearm was presented at security guards on 9 April.
'Invaded my dreams': Inside the search for Tom Phillips
A look inside Operation Curly, the four-year search for the fugitive and his kids. Audio
Police certain Tom Phillips had outside help
As further details emerge about the squalid conditions the Phillips children have lived for the last few years - the police officer tasked with tracking them down has opened up about the case. Nick… Audio
Winery worker was drunk before fatal crash
The tragedy has caused the wine industry to review its health and safety policies around sampling the product.
One charged after armed offenders callout in Wellington
A Te Aro building was surrounded by police, firefighters and paramedics, while "distraction devices" were used to engage with the man.
Teacher in tears giving evidence about children found dead in suitcases
Mary Robertson said Yuna Jo was "beautifully behaved" and that Minu Jo was a "joyful bubbling boy".
Former teacher of children found in suitcase gives tearful evidence
The former teacher of two children who's remains were found hidden in suitcase three years ago has given tearful evidence before the High Court in Auckland today. Hakyung Lee, is on trial, accused of… Audio
Scott Watson loses bid to quash convictions
"He maintains he is innocent": Watson has promised to take the case higher after the Court of Appeal ruled he received a fair trial.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 10th September 2025
In today's episode, the Court of Appeal has turned down a bid to quash Scott Watson's convictions for the murders of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart; The government's being urged to treat organised crime as… Audio
Report urges govt to treat organised crime as a serious threat
The government's being urged to treat organised crime as a serious threat to New Zealand and appoint a dedicated Minister to tackle it. Ministerial Advisory Group on Transnational, Serious and… Audio
Court of Appeal turns down Scott Watson's bid to quash murder convictions
The Court of Appeal has turned down a bid to quash Scott Watson's convictions for the murders of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart. Nelson reporter Samantha Gee spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
School closed within police cordon as Tom Phillips probe continues
A primary school within the cordon where Tom Phillips was shot on Monday is closed.
Man denies murdering woman in her 80s
The 50-year-old is charged with murdering 84-year-old Joan Beale in her Papatoetoe home on 9 August.
Locals have doubts as police hunt Phillips' accomplice
Police say they're determined to find those who helped the fugitive dad, but residents say it's unlikely anyone will turn themselves, or anyone, else in. Audio
Five takeaways from the new Epstein documents
Jeffrey Epstein's 'birthday book' contains a letter purportedly from Donald Trump with a drawing of a female silhouette.
Police Association on Tom Phillips shooting
Police say they're determined to find anyone who helped Tom Phillips hide with his children for nearly four years. Police Association president Chris Cahill spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Police determined to find anyone who helped Tom Phillips
Police say they're determined to find anyone who helped Tom Phillips hide with his children for nearly four years. Lauren Crimp has more. Audio
Tom Phillips: The man who vanished
The Detail talks to reporter Tony Wall, who's covered the saga of the fugitive father and his children for nearly four years.
The confused and chaotic legacy of Tom Phillips
The Detail talks to reporter Tony Wall, who's covered the saga of the fugitive father and his children for nearly four years Audio
Teen stepmum bids to halve jail term for 'defenceless' toddler's death
Jessica Lee Rose Mulford killed Harlee-Rose with such force to her abdomen that it ruptured her internal organs.
