Crime
Watch: Police offer $80k reward in case of missing Marokopa dad
Tom Phillips and his three children have been missing since 2021.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 11 June 2024
On today's episode, our reporter details a reward offered for information that leads to the safe return of the three children of King Country fugitive Tom Phillips; political commentator Bryce Edwards… Audio
Police offer reward for information around Tom Phillips
Police are offering up an $80,000 reward for information that leads to the safe return of the three children of King Country fugitive Tom Phillips. Waikato reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod spoke to Ben… Audio
Gurjit Singh murder-accused trial date set
The trial of a technician accused of murdering Dunedin man Gurjit Singh has been set down for three weeks in November next year.
Law and order focus of community meeting in Manurewa
Minister of Police Mark Mitchell plans to check in with business owners in South Auckland as they continue to grapple with crime and disorder.
Scott Watson appeal continues
Eye-witness testimony in the trial of double-murderer Scott Watson had been contaminated by too much publicity around the trial, the Court of Appeal has been told. Ruth Hill spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Police continue investigation into death of baby in Waitomo
Police are continuing a homicide investigation into the death of a ten-month old baby boy in Waitomo district. Child Matters chief executive Jane Searle spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
In a town with meth use 33% above average, new hope
The Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities programme has expanded to the West Coast to the tune of $2.6m over the next two years.
Scott Watson's face shown on TV could have influenced eye witnesses
Scott Watson's face "plastered" across TV screens months before his arrest for the murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope could have influenced eye witnesses, the Court of Appeal was told today, Ruth… Audio
Watch: Ram raids down 80 percent compared with same time last year
Legislation introducing a new ram raid offence passed its first reading in August.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 10 June 2024
On today's episode, we hear from our reporter outside a Te Kuiti property where police are conducting a scene examination after the death of a 10 month old baby boy; New Plymouth's mayor welcomes the… Audio
Neighbour describes screaming before baby's death
Police say they believe the 10-month-old boy's injuries were "not accidental". Audio
Police charge four people after ram raid and robbery
Police have charged four people following three separate incidents in Rotorua and Taupō in May.
Homicide investigation of death of baby boy in Te Kuiti
Police remain at a property in the King Country town of Te Kuiti following the death of a ten month old baby boy. RNZ Waikato reporter Natalie Akoorie spoke to Ben Strang from the property. is outside… Audio
Driver of vehicle linked to thefts arrested
A vehicle linked to a string of recent Auckland thefts was recovered by police on Sunday afternoon, and its driver arrested.
Staff shortage blocks prison volunteer programme
Volunteers working on education, social and drug programmes have not been allowed back into a women's prison in Wellington since Covid-19. Audio
Pharmacy targeted for pseudoephedrine
It took just three days from pseudoephedrine to be back on his pharmacy's shelves for owner John Burt to be burgled. And the burglar was only interested in taking that product from his Unichem… Audio
Scott Watson's double murder case heads back to court
The boatie has always maintained he did not kill Ben Smart and Olivia Hope, who disappeared after a New Year's Eve party in 1998. Audio
Australia's hardening stance on 501s 'devastating'
Haley Rukuwai has lived in Australia since she was 6, but may be sent back to NZ. The policy is "destroying lives", she says.
Scott Watson appeals murder conviction again
Double murderer Scott Watson - who's spent a quarter of a century in prison for the murders of young Blenheim friends Ben Smart and Olivia Hope - will have his case heard again today Monday by the… Audio
