Crime
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 14 June 2024
On today's episode, the Minister of Education on an $89 million investment in specialist schools; our reporter gave an update from Otorohanga on the search for Tom Phillips; Brewers and Hospitality… Audio
Police hunting for Tom Phillips leave town
Police searching for the fugitive father and his children have left Marokopa after three days of checkpoints.
Watson only person with motive and means - prosecution
Hundreds of pieces of evidence point to Scott Watson as the murderer of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope, the Court of Appeal has been told.
Police scale back Marokopa operations
Police appear to have scaled back operations in the small King Country town of Marokopa, where they've been focussing the search for fugitive father Tom Phillips and his three children. Audio
Woman may have lived if partner got help sooner - coroner
Carl Longshaw, 68, was sentenced to home detention for neglect of a vulnerable adult .
An expert's tips on how to find Tom Phillips and his children
A former SAS tracker says police need to be using a specialist army team to hunt out Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children. Audio
Last day for Scott Watson appeal
Today is the last day of the appeal hearing for Watson, who is trying to overturn his convictions for the murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope on New Year's Day 1998. Reporter Ruth Hill spoke to Corin… Audio
Search continues in Marokopa for fugitive father
Marokopa's police presence enters its fourth day as the hunt for fugitive father Tom Phillips continues. Reporter Natalie Akoorie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Dectective told key witness he was lying in Scott Watson case
A detective told a key witness in the Scott Watson case he was "lying" when he initially said Watson wasn't the man he had seen on the night Ben Smart and Olivia Hope were murdered, Ruth Hill was in… Audio
Would you give someone up for a reward?
Visual journalist Marika Khabazi asked people in the Waikato town of Otorohanga if they would give someone up for a reward. Video, Audio
Hunt for Tom Phillips and 3 children continues
The police presence in the tiny King Country coastal settlement of Marokopa is into it's third night as the hunt for fugitive father Tom Phillips, and his three children Jayda, Maverick and Ember… Audio
Former SAS tracker speaks on Tom Phillips hunt
Former SAS tracker Barrie Rice speaks to Lisa Owen about the hunt for Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children, he said Police need to be using a specialist army team. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 13 June 2024
On today's episode, the Ministry of Health announces one in six positions will be axed amid further jobs cuts; Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson calls for changes to KiwiSaver; our reporter… Audio
Alleged sighting of missing kids as police sweep Marokopa
Officers have cordoned off the only exit out of the town as police hunt for Tom Phillips, while a local hot pools says police visited over claims of a sighting.
Police pressured key witness to identify Scott Watson - defence
The key witness in the case against Watson was manipulated to identify him as the man last seen with Ben Smart and Olivia Hope, the court has been told.
Police shoot man, officer run over, hunt on for second suspect
Police were searching an Auckland property when a man ran over an officer with a car and another fled into the bush.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 13 June
On today's episode, too many pilots and operators think doors opening mid-flight is normal, and don't report it to the Civil Aviation Authority - that's a finding in a report into a fatal helicopter… Audio
Police in Marokopa to search for children of Tom Phillips
Armed officers are among the police making their presence felt in the small King Country settlement of Marokopa as they search for the three children of fugitive Tom Phillips. Maia Ingoe spoke to… Audio
Gang homicide stats double as offence numbers fall
The total number of criminal offences committed by gang members across the country is down from the same time last year, police data has revealed.
Update on Scott Watson appeal
Just how reliable is the evidence of those two blonde hairs purportedly found on Scott Watson's boat? That's the big question for the Court of Appeal this week. It's day three of the hearing, which is… Audio
