Crime
Man charged with murder of Hamilton woman struck by ute
A man has been charged with the murder of a Hamilton woman who died in May after she was struck by a vehicle.
Three in court facing manslaughter charges over Loafers Lodge fire
Three people - a 70-year-old woman and two men aged 75 and 58 - have appeared in court facing manslaughter charges over the Loafers Lodge blaze in 2023, that left five people dead. Association of… Audio
Manslaughter charges after Loafers Lodge fire a rare case, building inspector says
Meanwhile, an advocate for residents who survived the blaze hopes the charges bring some closure for the survivors.
Warning to fly-tippers: new rules could lead to crack-down
Fly-tippers illegally dumping rubbish could be in for a shock if new laws are passed allowing councils to crack down on them and use clues such as old car registration plates or names on letters or… Audio
Six months on, is the gang patch ban working?
University of Canterbury sociologist and gang expert Dr Jarrod Gilbert joins Emile Donovan. Audio
The Panel with Ed Amon and Madison Burgess-Smith Part 1
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed Amon and Madison Burgess-Smith Audio
Police return hundreds of stolen pounamu pieces to local hapū
Police recovered the 365 stolen pounamu pieces and boulders after tracking down the fossickers.
Woman forced out of car by armed offenders in robbery
The offenders drove off at high speed, damaging four other cars as they fled, police say.
Hundreds of stolen pounamu returned to West Coast hapū
More than 360 pieces of stolen pounamu will be returned to West Coast hapū, in what has been described as a small win against the greenstone black market. Police haven't laid any charges after a… Audio
Man steals $150,000 of goods from Facebook Marketplace users
The 36-year-old man is set to due to appear in Waitākere District Court.
Legal expert weighs in on Michael Forbes allegations
The Prime Minister has ordered a review of vetting processes for parliamentary staff after his Deputy chief press secretary quit following allegations he recorded intimate audio of sessions with sex… Audio
Addressed mail, bills could be used to catch illegal dumpers
Car rego plates and letters or bills with peoples names on them could be used to track down and fine offenders illegally dumping rubbish. So called fly tippers can cost councils hundreds of thousands… Audio
Former NRL and AFL Kiwi rookie charged with attempted murder
Shem Tatupu, 29, was arrested by Victoria Police last month, reports say.
Blenheim man sent to prison after violently murdering mother in argument
A man who snapped during an argument with his mother over dinner and used a crowbar and a knife to kill her before handing himself into police has been sentenced to life in prison.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 5 June 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister has expressed what he says is his absolute shock over revelations about one of his senior press secretaries, the worst of the wild weather which has been lashing… Audio
Three charged with manslaughter over Loafers Lodge fire
Three people have been charged with manslaughter over the 2023 Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington. Crime correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
PM Luxon expresses shock over press secretary revelations
The Prime Minister has expressed what he says is his absolute shock over revelations about one of his senior press secretaries. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.
…Three charged after anti-social car chaos in Hamilton
One person was seriously injured after being struck by a car doing burnouts on Horotiu Bridge Road in May.
PM's senior press secretary accused of recording sex workers
Questions are being raised about why the Prime Minister's office did not know that a senior press secretary was investigated by police last year. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Inquest into Lynmall terror attack continues
The inquest into the Lynmall terror attack will see further analysis of video showing how the assault unfolded. Finn Blackwell has more. Audio
