Crime
'Maybe I just didn't listen': Jury hears murder-accused surgeon's police interview
Philip Polkinghorne, who claims wife Pauline Hanna committed suicide, questioned if he put too much pressure on her before her death.
Second phase inquest into death of Lachlan Jones begins
The second phase inquest into the death of Lachlan Jones has heard two dramatically differing accounts of what happened to the Gore three-year-old. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
Polkinghorne recalls 111 call after wife's death
'She's dead, she's gone' - the words spoken by retired Auckland eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne in his first phone call after he reported the death of his wife to police. Maia Ingoe reports. Audio
Tikipunga homicide: Police want to speak to person seen riding bike
CCTV images of a person riding a bike in the area where the fatal house fire occurred have been released.
A night of crime: 12 people arrested for stolen vehicle offences
Twelve people, the majority being teenagers, were arrested across Auckland overnight for stealing vehicles.
Polkinghorne's DNA found on bloodstains throughout his house, jury hears
The jury in the High Court trial of Philip Polkinghorne, has been told the retired eye surgeon's DNA was detected on bloodstains found throughout his Auckland home. Felix Walton has more. Audio
'Our hearts are broken': Family of helicopter pilot killed in Papua speak out
Glen Conning was the most caring and loving husband and dad, they say.
Kiwi killed in Papua, calls to designate group 'terrorist entity'
The New Zealand Embassy in Jakarta is seeking further information on reports a helicopter pilot from New Zealand has been killed in Indonesia's Papua province. Waikato University's International Law… Audio
Fatal shooting by police necessary to protect themselves, watchdog rules
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found the shooting of David Fononga in West Auckland last year was justified.
Man arrested after ramming person's car in chase involving armed police
The vehicle crashed a short time later in Otaki and the man was taken into custody.
'We just want it back': School devastated after historic bell stolen
A student noticed the bell that has been at Addington Te Kura Taumatua since 1881 was missing when they went to ring it on Monday morning. Audio
Christchurch School asks public to help find stolen bell
A Christchurch primary school is asking the public to help them find their historic school bell which was stolen at the weekend. Addington Te Kura Taumatua Principal Donna Bilas spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Judge to sum up in trial of four women accused of murder of Wellington man Rau Tongia
The judge will sum up today in the trial of four women accused of murdering Wellington man Rau Tongia who died in his Karori home in December 2020. Krystal Gibbens reports. Audio
Expert says DNA matching Polkinghorne found on wife's neck
A forensic expert says DNA matching Philip Polkinghorne was found on his wife's neck after her death. Felix Walton has more. Audio
MBIE used fake personas on social media for investigations
The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment has used fake social media accounts in investigations for years, up to 30 times on average a month back in 2021 to impersonate someone to catch out… Audio
Muchirahondo rape trial: Defence lawyer questions complainant's memory
Although some details were blurry and she conceded there were things she had forgotten, the complainant said she knew she did not have consensual sex.
Remorse 'genuine': Court removes man's name from child sex offender list
Justice Helen Cull was not persuaded that Kwan Loong Lee presented a risk to the lives or sexual safety of children generally.
'Massive damage' after alleged drunk driver hits house
The driver found himself stuck in the vehicle, suspended over a three-metre drop between the house and retaining wall, police say.
Security guard assaulted with weapons in attempted Auckland burglary
The security guard stepped in and stopped the group from entering the shop while staff closed the security grille, police said.
New evidence on son's death gives father confidence of answers
Lachie Jones' father, Paul Jones, said he would go into the second phase of the inquest into his son's death with more confidence after newly discovered messages came to light.
