Crime
Rau Tongia murder trial: Lead defendant did not shoot him - defence
Defence for the lead defendant in the Karori murder trial says his client did not shoot Rau Tongia and that the science supports that.
Govt scraps 8 recommendations given after Christchurch terror attack
The Muslim community is outraged over the Government's decision to wind up its work on the response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch terror attack. The move would see it scrap… Audio
Muslim community outraged at govt scrapping recommendations
The Muslim community is outraged at the Government's decision to wind up its work on the response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch terror attack and scrap eight… Audio
Pauline Hanna seen with orange rope before death
An alleged murder victim was captured on CCTV a day before her death in possession of an orange rope found hanging from a balustrade in her home.
Yanfei Bao: Police confirm remains found belong to real estate agent
Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves said the remains were accepted by the Coroner today.
Police searching for Facebook Marketplace scammer
Ashleigh Houston is believed to be actively avoiding police, who want to speak to her about a number of Facebook Marketplace scams.
Suspects in murder of NZ tourist plead not guilty
US media report the three men facing murder charges in the botched robbery attempt that led to the death of a 68-year-old New Zealand tourist in California have pleaded not guilty.
Not enough safety nets to protect children from harm - Children's Commissioner
Chief Children's Commissioner Claire Achmed says the government needs to step up and act so not one more child dies of abuse. Audio
Major prisoner swap between US and Russia takes place
A major prisoner swap between the US and Russia has taken place, it's the biggest exchange of detainees since the Cold War. CNN state department producer Jennifer Hansler spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Not enough safety nets to protect children from harm: Report
The Independent Children's Monitor says at-risk kids are no safer now than they were in 2021, when five-year-old Malachi Subecz was murdered by a carer. Children's commissioner Claire Achmed spoke to… Audio
Driver who caused death of motorcyclist says she will never drive again
A woman who caused the death of a motorcyclist after failing to give way at an intersection near Māpua, says she will not drive again after the devastating crash.
Polkinghorne murder trial: Police quizzed on state of bedroom
A police sergeant giving evidence at a murder trial of a man accused of staging the murder of his wife to look like a suicide says there was no proof of the body being moved but the state of the…
Former international sports star admits sending series of nude images of woman
A former top sports star threatened to post a woman's naked photos to her social media accounts before sending a series of the images to a relative's phone.
At-risk children no safer now than they were 3 years ago
At-risk children are no safer now than they were nearly three years ago, after the horrific death of 5 year old Malachi Subecz. This is according to a new report, that followed up on recommendations… Audio
Four more charged after mass brawl at rugby match
There have been further arrests after a mass brawl after a rugby game in Wairoa in Hawke's Bay on the weekend.
Solving the World's Problems
NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson talks crime on Queen St, the PM's walkabout last Friday, and the Royal Commission of Inquiry into abuse in care. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 1 August
On today's episode, triathlete Hayden Wilde has won silver in the men's triathlon, we cross to Nathan Rarere in Paris, as well as talking to Hayden Wilde's proud grandparents, Guyon Espiner discusses… Audio
Study of drinking behaviour points to harm caused by preloading drinks
A police study of drinking behaviour - sparked by a string of violent and sexual assaults in Wellington - points much of the blame on people preloading on cheap booze before hitting the town. Guyon… Audio
Thugs 'hijacked' Southport and families' grief - MP
"Thugs" were to blame for the violence that saw 39 police officers injured in Southport, the town's MP has said.
Five arrests after Wairoa post-rugby brawl
At least two people were stabbed and two people were hit by a vehicle, police say.
