Timothy Brown
Sentencing of convicted killer Lauren Dickason underway
The long-awaited sentencing of convicted killer Lauren Dickason is now underway, almost a year after she was found guilty of murdering her three daughters at their Timaru home. RNZ reporter Timothy… Audio
Survivors of abuse in care yet to see inquiry's final report
After six years and the evidence of hundreds of survivors, the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care has delivered its final report to the Governor-General. The 2500-page report, Whanaketia -… Audio
Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care to present final report
Tomorrow, the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care will present its final report to the Government. The inquiry was established in 2018 and during the past six years has heard from more than… Audio
Around the motu: Tim Brown in Christchurch
The Christchurch City Council had resurrected its fight for tougher alcohol controls in the city after bailing out of its previous almost million dollar attempt in 2017. Audio
Abuse survivors take step towards healing
Survivors of Marylands School and the Hebron Trust took a step on the path to healing as a Christchurch park and street which once bore the school's name were officially renamed Validation Park and… Audio
Local alcohol policy gets second chance in Christchurch
A decade after the Christchurch City Council embarked on a failed million-dollar attempt to introduce a Local Alcohol Policy in the city, councillors have voted to give it another go. But the… Audio
Passengers shaken after Jetstar flight slides off runway
An investigation is underway after a Jetstar twin-jet plane slid off the runway and came to rest partially on the grass at Christchurch Airport this morning. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
Inquest into death of worshippers at Al Noor Mosque focuses on exit doors
Should the exit doors of Al Noor Mosque have been fitted with panic bars? And could lives have been saved if they were? Those are two of the questions the inquest into the deaths of the 51 worshippers… Audio
Attack survivor doubts mosque door would've saved lives
A survivor of the Al Noor Mosque shooting doubts victims could've been saved if the main prayer room's emergency exit door opened. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
Disturbing attacks at mosque before March 15
The inquest into the mosque attacks has heard of disturbing Islamophobic and racist attacks targeting Al Noor Mosque before the deadly shootings. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
Senior police officer gives evidence at inquest into death of Gore toddler
The most senior police officer involved in the hunt for three-year-old Lachlan Jones has admitted her belief his death was accidental was formed mostly by assumptions. Timothy Brown has more. Audio
Father claims police botched investigation into son's death
A bloody botched up police job - that is how Lachlan Jones' dad has summed up the investigation into the three year old's death. Timothy Brown has more. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 9 May 2024
On today's episode, the father of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones says the police theory about his son's death lacks common sense, RNZ reporter Timothy Brown gives us the latest from court, a Social… Audio
Father of dead toddler slams police theory
The father of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones says the police theory about his son's death lacks common sense. RNZ reporter Timothy Brown spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Christchurch City Council reveals $5 million deal for A and P show
The Christchurch City Council has revealed the details of a $5 million deal to protect the future of the New Zealand Agricultural Show - an annual fixture on Canterbury's spring calendar. Reporter… Audio
"A bloody long time coming": Life sentence for Blackmore murderers
Justice for slain Christchurch mother Angela Blackmoore has been a bloody long time coming. That's the view of her family, who were in the High Court today to see life sentences handed down to two of… Audio
Two receive life sentences for murder of Angela Blackmoore
Two people have just been handed down life sentences for their roles in the murder of Angela Blackmoore in August 1995. Reporter Timothy Brown spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Future of NZ Ag Show in doubt
The future of the New Zealand Agricultural Show is in doubt after the Canterbury A&P Association pulled the pin on this year's event. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
New Brighton residents promised upgrade to Pages Road Bridge
Residents of Christchurch's coastal suburbs around New Brighton are being promised they won't have to wait another decade for an urgently needed new bridge.
The existing one is a critical emergency… Audio
Authorities investigating whether women were trafficked from Gloriavale to India
A leading human rights lawyer says authorities are investigating whether women were trafficked from Gloriavale and entered into forced marriages in India. Last night on TVNZ's docuseries, Escaping… Audio