Crime
Court of Appeal upholds Tamihere's convictions
David Tamihere said the fight to clear his name for the murders of Swedish backpackers Heidi Paakkonen and Sven Urban Höglin 35 years ago isn't over, despite the Court of Appeal decision today… Audio
Govt forms advisory group for retail crime
The government is asking its new ministerial advisory group to engage with retail crime victims on how they can defend themselves. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about his… Audio
Father of three children killed in Sydney house fire charged with murder
The man remains under police guard in hospital, as it aware of the nine charges he faces.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 11 July 2024
On today's episode, David Tamihere's long-time lawyer says he is disappointed by the Court of Appeal's decision to uphold his murder convictions. Interislander's executive general manager denies… Audio
Tamihere loses appeal against backpacker murder conviction
Despite false evidence from a jailhouse informant, the Court of Appeal says it is satisfied "beyond reasonable doubt" Tamihere murdered Sven Urban Höglin and Heidi Birgitta Paakkonen in 1989. Audio
Men accused of killing Patricia McKay appear in court
The three men accused of murdering New Zealander Patricia McKay have appeared in an Orange County Court today. 68-year-old Patricia McKay died outside a Newport Beach mall last week during an… Audio
Man charged after woman in her 80s assaulted in home invasion
A 36-year-old man has been charged with aggravated burglary and assault.
Court of Appeal upholds Tamihere conviction
David Tamihere's long-time lawyer says he is very disappointed by today's verdict and believes in his client's innocence. The Court of Appeal has upheld the convictions for the murders of Swedish… Audio
'I want her to die': Man's vicious attack on wife in McDonald's revealed
Mitesh Kumar's attack on his wife lasted more than seven minutes, and only stopped when police arrived at the scene.
Three likely outcomes from appeal into Fuller-Sandys case - PI
A private investigator says there are three likely outcomes from the upcoming Court of Appeal hearing into the killing of Deane Fuller-Sandys.Tim McKinnel became intrigued by the case after being… Audio
Hopes for aquittal in Deane Fuller-Sandys case
Three people caught up in a murder they say never happened are hoping for an aquittal now the Crown has admitted there was a miscarriage of justice. Gail Maney and Stephen Stone were convicted of the… Audio
From Colombia to Canterbury: Pair sentenced for coke ring roles
Two people have been jailed for their part in a multi-million-dollar Colombian cocaine smuggling ring that used farm workers as cover to import the drug into New Zealand.
Man pleads guilty to attempted murder following stabbing at McDonald's
The stabbing in January left the victim seriously injured and requiring life-saving surgery.
Man arrested for sexual conduct with child, unlawful recordings
The 40-year-old Auckland man is facing 42 charges for his alleged crimes, spanning nearly a decade.
Teens arrested after fleeing police following jewellery store robbery
Police say the alleged actions and violence of the 17- and 15-year-old are "appalling".
France players arrested in Argentina for alleged sexual assault
Two France rugby players have been arrested following an allegation of sexual assault during their tour of Argentina.
'Totally unfair': How one punch changed a family’s life forever
Mewa Singh had flown halfway around the world from India to New Zealand for the birth of his second grandchild - four months later he was dead.
Home detention for false Covid-19 loan claim
The woman applied for almost $60,000 she was not entitled to.
Emergency services speak out on assaults after officers injured
One police officer was knocked out and taken to hospital after a tense exchange with a bystander turned violent.
Man charged over spate of Auckland retail thefts
A 36-year-old man faces 26 separate theft and shoplifting charges.
