Crime
Jury retires to consider fate of prominent sportsman
The man, whose name is suppressed, is accused of breaking a baby's ribs, with an alternative charge of assault in a family relationship.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 8 September 2025
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Police officer shot, offender killed in Western Waikato
A Police officer has been shot and an offender has been killed in a serious incident in Western Waikato on Monday morning. Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Teens mourned after fatal Melbourne attack
Two boys, aged 12 and 15, were killed on Saturday evening.
'Mushroom murderer' to be sentenced
Erin Patterson was convicted of triple murder for serving a poisonous meal to her estranged husband's parents, aunt and uncle at her home in 2023.
'Positive' communications with gangs after violence - police
Police in Hawke's Bay say they remain in frequent contact with gang leaders following four arrests over the weekend.
Napier deputy mayor calls on gangs to 'redirect youth'
The call comes after a serious assault involving youth, a stabbing and the gang conflict warrant issued across Hawke's Bay.
Four gang members arrested under gang conflict warrant
The charges include possession of meth and offensive weapons, after violence this week in Hawke's Bay.
Cat-astrophe: Diseased pedigree cat sold by breeder had to be euthanised
The $700 cat had rotting teeth, weepy eyes, and was underweight.
Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York
Author Andrew Lownie joins Jim to discuss what he uncovered during years of research for his new book about Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson. Audio
Digger incident costs thousands, neighbour suffers ongoing anxiety
A spat between rural neighbours erupted when one took a digger and carved up a driveway during a confrontation.
Huntly man built pipe bomb to scare off 'undesirable' neighbours
After his belongings were stolen, and the windows of his car and Kāinga Ora home smashed, Warren John Frederick Lee had had enough.
Community leader sceptical more police would address gang conflict
It comes as extra police have been deployed to Hawke's Bay and a gang conflict warrant was put in place following two serious assaults.
Auckland dairy targeted twice in day by same man
A dairy owner says he's frustrated that his livelihood is being damaged and it needs to stop.
Shoplifter hides stolen loot in pram, takes six vacuums in two weeks
The young mum revealed that methamphetamine use was driving her thieving.
Lost his cool: Man chased teen with chainsaw after disagreement about loud music
"You acted... in the heat of the moment, that is no justification for your behaviour," the judge said.
Cop accused of helping Mama Hooch family has charges dismissed
"A teenage Nancy Drew could've done a better job," his lawyer says.
Accusations sportsman broke baby's ribs labelled rubbish by lawyer
A prominent sportsman, whose name is suppressed, is on trial in Dunedin.
Julia DeLuney to serve at least 18 years for mother's murder
DeLuney was found guilty of the violent murder by a Wellington High Court jury in July.
Levin has plenty to offer despite recent headlines - residents
The town has recently made headlines for a string of shootings and a boy racer invasion.
