Crime
Drunk-drivers caught as early as 10am as police crackdown
Northland police say the odds of getting away with drink-driving have fallen sharply.
Man accused of killing partner dies awaiting trial
Duwaine Johnstone, who was accused of fatally shooting Yvonne Chapman at a Whangārei park in February, has been found deceased at his bail address.
'Very frustrated and angry': Man reveals why he killed his girlfriend's baby
Matthew Ellery threw the girl to the floor and smothered her with a nappy. Then he blamed her uncle.
Name suppression bid for Two by Two sect member adjourned
The 81 year old faces multiple sex offence charges including 12 of indecent assault.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 27th August 2025
In today's episode, Finance Minister Nicola Willis is to make a number of announcements on competition in the Supermarket industry; The trial of the 50-year-old man accused of murdering five people by… Audio
Loafers Lodge murder trial enters third day
The trial of the 50-year-old man accused of murdering five people by setting the Loafers Lodge boarding hostel alight on 16 May 2023 has entered its third day. Reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Charlotte… Audio
What is the sovereign citizen movement?
Explainer - A man accused of killing two police officers in Australia has been called a "sovereign citizen". But what is the movement about? Audio
Police search for men working as builders in meth probe
Police are searching for a pair of men they believe are supplying meth and other drugs.
Insurance company stripped of FAP licence
The Financial Markets Authority deregistered Les Vela's sole director and shareholder Le Zhou over the filing of fake health and life insurance claims.
Pipe bomb parts, guns and pile of cash found during drug bust
A 44-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man have been charged.
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.
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.
