Crime
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 19 August 2024
On today's episode, there's chaos on roads around the motu with a polar vortex smashing the country with wind, rain and snow, Police have been gathering CCTV footage in east Auckland's Pakuranga… Audio
Former political figure on trial for historical sexual abuse
A former political figure is on trial in Auckland this week, accused of historical sexual abuse in the 1990s. RNZ political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'Irreplaceable' naval memorabilia stolen from cadets base
The Training Ship Godley Navy Cadets' building was broken into over the weekend of 10 and 11 August.
'Hoons' driving dangerously ruining Hamilton - councillor
A Hamilton City councillor says growing reckless and violent behaviour at illegal street racing events is putting people in danger. Audio
Whangārei’s new court tackles unlicensed driving among young adults
As numerous individuals enter prison with prior driving-related offences, a new court is poised to break the cycle by guiding unlicensed drivers away from the justice system and towards a more…
Racers ram police cars, drive at officers in 'large gathering' in Hamilton
Police say the crowd gathered at the intersection of Horotiu and Great South roads became increasingly hostile.
Man critically hurt after being hit by two vehicles in Whakatāne
Police are appealing for the driver of a blue SUV to come forward.
Murder victim Arohaina Henare’s father sentenced for courtroom attack on her killer
The victim's father was sentenced to home detention as a judge said, "This was clearly vigilante justice."
New Zealand diplomat victim of armed robbery in Paris
The diplomat was reportedly tied up and hit in the face with the butt of a pistol.
Operation Freya: Final four sentenced for roles in Whangārei $8m drug empire
Thirteen people linked to the Head Hunters and Mongrel Mob were arrested in 2021 as part of Operation Freya.
Six hours, and 'no remaining evidence' against convicted murderer
The murder convictions of Gail Maney and Stephen Stone appear to be hanging by a thread after a bombshell in court. Adam Dudding reports. Audio
The Appeal
27 years after she was convicted, the case against Gail Maney for the murder of Deane Fuller-Sandys has collapsed. What happens now? Audio
One arrested after Hawke's Bay manhunt
A man has been arrested following a manhunt in Whakatu, Hawke's Bay.
Counterfeit cops scamming people out of tens of thousands of dollars
A warning; Counterfeit cops are scamming vulnerable people out of ten of thousand of dollars, by convincing them they're providing evidence for a sting. The actual police are warning; this is a… Audio
Police still working to recover meth 'lollies'
There are still about two dozen methamphetamine "lollies" that were sent out to families in food bags.
Police officer allegedly attacked by driver after traffic stop
Police say a man attacked an officer and a patrol car after being pulled over for dangerous driving near Dunedin.
Man accused of Taranaki teen's murder pleads not guilty
Rakai Jacob Thompson will reappear for a hearing in September.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 16th August
On today's episode, Kiwis may be losing tens of millions of dollars a year due to supermarket pricing errors according to the Grocery Commission, Te Papa has decided to start charging international… Audio
Meth 'lollies' a smuggling trick used by Mexican cartels - researcher
Small blocks of meth disguised as pineapple lollies may be from Mexican cartels with ties to New Zealand gangs, Dr Chris Wilkins says. Audio
Highwayman: the story of Robert Wallath
In 1892 a masked figure in a bizarre uniform began a crime spree, robbing people at gunpoint in and around New Plymouth. When he was finally arrested and unmasked, residents were dumbfounded to… Audio
