Crime
'His light was like no other': Dubstep musician found dead
Oliver Hayes' sister says there is a police investigation and the family are waiting for answers.
LynnMall attacker had 'zero' chance of survival after being shot, inquest hears
A forensic pathologist says some of the gunshots fired at Samsudeen went through vital organs, leaving him no chance of survival.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 June 2025
In today's episode, Hillmorton patient Elliot Cameron has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 83-year-old Frances Anne Phelps, locals in the Northland town of Moerewa are taking it… Audio
Man admits murdering baby, trying to kill a woman and child
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 this year.
Tech experts fear cybercriminals will exploit end of Windows 10 support
New Zealand technology experts are increasing calls for people and businesses to upgrade their Microsoft devices, as Windows 10's support expiration looms.
Mental health patient who murdered pensioner jailed for life
Hillmorton patient Elliot Cameron has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 83-year-old Frances Anne Phelps in October last year. National crime correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to… Audio
Mother pleads not guilty to causing crash that killed son
A Dunedin mother who allegedly used methamphetamine before causing a crash that killed her 7-year-old son has pleaded not guilty.
Police hunt suspect in stabbing of elderly man in Papakura
Police are appealing to the public for information about a stabbing that took place in Papakura in May.
'I'm very, very sorry': Hillmorton patient jailed for life over woman's murder
Frances Phelps was a kind and generous soul loved by all who met her, her daughter has told a court at Elliot Cameron's sentencing.
84-year-old fears police are 'framing him' over killing
"We're old age pensioners who aren't breaking any laws and never have," says a man who feels he is the prime suspect in a decades-old cold case. Audio
Pensioner fears framing over West Coast cold case killing
Pensioner Mark Walsh believes the police are trying to frame him for the murder of David Robinson, whose body was found on a remote West Coast beach near the small town of Ross in December 1998… Audio
'The man cannot be trusted': Former rogue cop jailed for company theft
John Dewar has been sent back to prison after a jury found him guilty of stealing $113,000 from a finance company he was the boss of.
Government warned corruption and 'insider threats' increasing
That's despite New Zealand's longstanding reputation as a country largely free of such issues.
'Astonishing' road rage: Campervan driver assaults elderly man on highway
The campervan driver head-butted a 71-year-old who stopped on the side of a highway.
Over 160 cars pulled over as police crackdown on antisocial behaviour
A third of the cars targeted in Invercargill operation should not have been on the road.
Two people arrested for Canterbury thefts
One of them allegedly stole the front gates of a home in Rangiora.
Man charged after two women and their dogs hit
The man is set to appear in North Shore District Court on 12 July.
Investigation into unexplained Wellington death continues
Police were called to the scene in Newtown on Saturday.
Teenage drivers committing fewer offences: Research
New research by the Automobile Association has revealed good news about teenage drivers - they are committing fewer driving offences than a decade ago. AA road safety spokesperson Dylan Thomsen spoke… Audio
Colombian presidential candidate shot at campaign event, suspect arrested
The wife of the Colombian presidential candidate says he is "fighting for his life" as the government offers a $730,000 reward for information.