Crime
Teacher censured over 'white powder' incident at school
The teacher was one of two to face disciplinary charges over the incident after a staff party in December 2022.
Study exposes gaps in prison data and support for Māori
Māori are being undercounted by around six percent, masking the true scale of incarceration and its impact on whānau, a new study says.
The four big targets the government may miss
We look at the government's nine key goals and see what it's achieved so far.
Christchurch mosque terrorist likely to give evidence at Court of Appeal hearing
The court will hear evidence on an extension of time for the terrorist to appeal his conviction and sentence in February next year.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 3 December 2025
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; The Government says it's working with social media, tech, and telco companies to tackle scams… Audio
Prisoner hospitalised after alleged assault by cellmate
It comes amid a Corrections review of a risk assessment tool used in deciding whether prisoners are suitable to share a call, after two suspected murders in nine months.
Dairy owner stabbed in early morning robbery
A teenager has been arrested after the incident. Audio
RSA boss 'gutted' after thieves rip plaques from soldiers' graves
Awarua RSA president Ian Becker said the theft showed a complete lack of respect. Audio
The Panel with Steve McCabe and Holly Bennett, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Steve McCabe and Holly Bennett. First up, a new report looking at sexual violence in New Zealand recommends a complete rethink of… Audio
'Fall from grace' for former Covid-19 response lead who stole $1.8m
Alister Thorby spent the fraudulently obtained DHB funds on buying a house, vehicles, and overseas travel.
Burial plaques stolen off soldiers graves in Invercargill
The boss of a Southland RSA is not pulling his punches after thieves pinched burial plaques off soldiers graves at an Invercargill cemetery. Police believe they were stolen from the St Johns Cemetery… Audio
Ministry signals another boot camp may be on the cards soon
The first pilot boot camp last year was with volunteers.
Dairy owner stabbed during Christchurch robbery
Police said the robbery happened at a business on Opawa Road.
Better laws needed to protect sexual violence survivors - Helen Clark Foundation
Its report highlighted four areas it says will create "practical, meaningful and lasting change".
Police bust alleged 'satanic' Sydney child abuse network
Four men were charged as police allege the group distributed "ritualistic and satanic" child abuse material online.
Legal battle over media restrictions in Tom Phillips case continues
An injunction currently prevents media, police and Oranga Tamariki from publishing certain details related to the case.
The Panel with Tim Batt and Aimie Hines, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Tim Batt and Aimie Hines. First up, rates caps are here. From 2027, councils won't be able to increase rates by more than 4 percent per… Audio
More than 15kg of meth found in Canadian teen's luggage
Fifteen vacuum-sealed packages were found hidden among clothing in his suitcase.
Spate of youth crime in Christchurch
A spate of youth crime in Christchurch has police urging parents to get in touch if their child is missing in action, so they can avoid becoming a statistic. It peaked in May with 162 young offenders… Audio
Soldiers' burial plaques stolen from grave sites
Police say they are investigating the thefts.
