Crime
What's in the latest batch of Epstein files
Tens of thousands of documents related to the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his death in prison have been released.
NZ justice system under 'considerable stress': Top judge
Chief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann has released her yearly report into the judiciary and has said the justice system is under considerable stress. Criminal defence lawyer Marie Dyhrberg spoke to… Audio
Chef Al Brown adding review hype to Hikurangi bakery
Reporter Peter de Graaf updates us on the news from the neighbourhoods of the far north. Audio
'I stand here broken': Mum confronts attacker who stabbed her and toddler, and killed baby
A 34-year-old man has admitted murdering a baby and trying to kill a woman and another child in a New Year's Day attack.
Fatal Loafers fire accused previously convicted of attempted arson
A court has heard the man accused of lighting the fatal Loafers Lodge fire told a psychiatrist voices in his head told him to burn the place down. It was also revealed the man had previously been… Audio
Second company pleads guilty in NZ's first criminal cartel case
The company faced fines of up to $10 million and would be sentenced next month.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 3rd September 2025
In today's episode, the government is making a U-turn and abandoning the controversial cost-saving changes for carers among a raft of changes for the disability sector; The New Zealand-born leader of… Audio
NZ born Australian Neo-Nazi to appear in Australian court
The New Zealand-born leader of an Australian Neo Nazi group is expected to appear in an Australian court. Author and researcher of far-right book Fear, Byron Clark, spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'Disrupt the peace': Police on illegal trail bike riders
Rotorua Police arrested and charged a 20-year-old dirt bike rider who they say has now pleaded guilty.
Journalist Jared Savage on organised crime
In his latest book, investigative reporter Jared Savage explains how the illicit drug trade, depicted in big budget movies or television like Netflix's Narcos, is happening here. Underworld is the… Audio
Grocery store manager assaulted by teenagers
The Japan Mart manager in Lower Hutt says she was verbally and physically abused by the teenage girls.
11-year-old fatally shot after ‘ding dong ditching’ in Houston, police say
Police say a man came out of the house after the prank and shot the boy as he ran down the street.
IT Crowd, Father Ted creator says he's been arrested over X post
Graham Linehan says he's been arrested after arriving at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of inciting violence.
French actor Gerard Depardieu ordered to stand trial for rape
It's the latest chapter in the star's downfall over his treatment of women.
Son of Norway princess to go on trial in February
Marius Borg Høiby, the stepson of the heir to the Norway throne, was charged on 18 August with four counts of rape and 28 other crimes.
Four new arrests following murder of Zain Taikato Fox
Sixteen people are now facing charges in relation to the Rotorua man's death.
Police have bone to pick with meat thieves
Police have arrested three people after finding a car full of shoplifted meat from supermarkets in Wellington.
Bikes, cars and drugs taken from gangs in Northland
Police have made several arrests and recovered roughly $100,000 worth of stolen vehicles in a bid targeting gangs in Northland.
Two charged after Tokoroa boy racer events
Police have charged two people and impounded two cars near Tokoroa after boy racer events earlier this year.
Baby killed by meth-using dad despite mother's repeated calls to Oranga Tamariki, police
10-month old CJ suffered head injuries likened to those caused by a high-impact car crash. Audio
