Crime
Hamilton man urinates on supermarket shelves in front of shocked shoppers
The incident was one in a spate of shoplifting incidents, but likely the most bizarre of them all - and with no apparent reason for his behaviour.
Appeal for David Tamihere to say where Heidi Paakkonen is buried
The convicted killer of the two Swedish backpackers is being called on "to do the right thing". Audio
Phone repairer accused of trying to download customer's nude photos
A Mobile Planet employee has been suspended after reportedly trying to send himself a customer's nude photos.
Government retail crime group chair on his plans
The chair of the government's new retail crime advisory group says he will hold the government to account on its law and order policies for victims of retail crime. The Ministerial Advisory Group will… Audio
Police vindicated over David Tamihere appeal failure
Police say the Court of Appeal judgment upholding the convictions against David Tamihere for the murder of two Swedish backpackers vindicates the significant resources and time they have devoted to… Audio
Shop owners hopeful for new retail crime advisory group
Shop owners are hoping a new government advisory group to tackle soaring retail crime won't just be a talk-fest. The Justice Minister wants to hear what victims think should be done to reduce the… Audio
Kmart worker temporarily reinstated after sacking
A Kmart worker sacked after intervening in an altercation between and shopper an two security guards has been re-hired on a temporary basis after a ruling from the Employment Relations Authority… Audio
Glen Innes food bank emptied by thieves
The people behind a Glen Innes food bank are asking for help to fill the cupboards after it was emptied by thieves early last week. It's not the first time the foodbank has been targeted. Ian Furlong… Audio
Steve Braunias: 'I was becoming an unhappy figure in court'
Award-winning writer Steve Braunias tells Emile Donovan why The Survivors - his third book of New Zealand crime narratives - will also be his last. Audio
Timeline: All the developments in the David Tamihere murder case
The David Tamihere case stretches more than 34 years. Here's what you need to know.
What ram-raided dairy owners want from the govt
Dairy owners in Auckland say the priority for the government's new retail crime advisory group should be to talk to business owners. Audio
Tamihere 'not surprised' by Court of Appeal's decision
"From what I've read so far, the Appeal Court seems to think their primary job is to protect the Crown case," Tamihere told RNZ.
Migrant worker says agent claimed asylum benefit in his name
An agent offering migrant employment and visa services has been accused of using a vulnerable migrant worker's details to fraudulently obtain more than $17,000 in benefits.
Court of Appeal upholds Tamihere's convictions
David Tamihere said the fight to clear his name for the murders of Swedish backpackers Heidi Paakkonen and Sven Urban Höglin 35 years ago isn't over, despite the Court of Appeal decision today… Audio
Govt forms advisory group for retail crime
The government is asking its new ministerial advisory group to engage with retail crime victims on how they can defend themselves. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about his… Audio
Father of three children killed in Sydney house fire charged with murder
The man remains under police guard in hospital, as it aware of the nine charges he faces.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 11 July 2024
On today's episode, David Tamihere's long-time lawyer says he is disappointed by the Court of Appeal's decision to uphold his murder convictions. Interislander's executive general manager denies… Audio
Tamihere loses appeal against backpacker murder conviction
Despite false evidence from a jailhouse informant, the Court of Appeal says it is satisfied "beyond reasonable doubt" Tamihere murdered Sven Urban Höglin and Heidi Birgitta Paakkonen in 1989. Audio
Men accused of killing Patricia McKay appear in court
The three men accused of murdering New Zealander Patricia McKay have appeared in an Orange County Court today. 68-year-old Patricia McKay died outside a Newport Beach mall last week during an… Audio
Man charged after woman in her 80s assaulted in home invasion
A 36-year-old man has been charged with aggravated burglary and assault.
