Crime
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.
Stabbing leaves man with serious injuries, police looking for offender
A person has serious injuries following an assault in Auckland's Papakura.
Controversial Tate brothers accused of being serial tax evaders
They are accused of paying no tax in any country on their online business revenue between 2014 and 2022.
'Hate-motivated crime': Woman arrested after Pakuranga bus assault
One person was left with serious injuries after the incident.
Gulf Harbour body discovery: What we know so far
The remains of a woman were found inside a bag fished out of the sea in Gulf Harbour. Here's what we know so far.
Sydney fire claims lives of three children, father arrested
Australian police have started a homicide investigation after three children, including a 10-month-old, died in a house fire in Sydney. The father of the children has been arrested, but is in hospital… Audio
Woman stole $8k of groceries after 'maternal instinct kicked in'
The pantry was full and her children were hungry - but Ebony Rapana's actions have cost her.
PNG minister charged with assault in Australia
Papua New Guinea's influential petroleum minister Jimmy Maladina has been charged with assault following an alleged "domestic dispute" in Australia, according to court documents.
'A liar and a predator' - Victim confronts soldier who filmed naked teens in shower
A young woman has confronted a soldier who secretly filmed her in the shower for nearly six years telling him "it is hard to live in a body contaminated by your sight".
Father of Ross Bremner dies before inquest into 2016 stabbing
There is still no date set for a coronial inquest into the multiple stabbings in Ōtorohanga and Kawhia in 2016, in which Keith Bremner was stabbed by his son and left unconscious.
The Week in Politics: Is it 'mission accomplished' for Chris Bishop?
Analysis - The minister sets out his plan to solve the housing crisis and a survey shows business confidence crashing as more companies go into liquidation, Peter Wilson writes.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 5 July 2024
On today's episode, a person has been being treated for injuries after an assault at Wellington Girls' College this morning. It's set to be a landslide for the Labour Party with the Tories on course… Audio
Serious assault at Wellington Girls' College
A person has been being treated for injuries after an assault at Wellington Girls' College this morning. RNZ reporter Nick James speaks to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'So sorry': California man tried to catch Kiwi's killers amid gunfire
A man who tried to intervene in a fatal attack on a New Zealand woman in California says he wished he could have done more to help.
Firearms found on prison grounds 18 times since 2016
At least one person each year is caught trying to take a gun into New Zealand's prisons.
Morning Report Essentials for 5th July
On today's episode, a developer warns scrapping size rules risks tiny apartments. Outgoing Kainga Ora board member says review was ill-informed. The PSA says scrapping COVID sick leave endangers… Audio