Crime
US man executed despite prosecutor's opposition
A Missouri man was executed today, according to the man's legal team, even though the prosecutor's office that secured his murder conviction 21 years ago expressed doubts about the integrity of the…
'I'm sorry I wasn't brave' - Bankman-Fried's ex gets two years prison over crypto fraud
Former cryptocurrency executive Caroline Ellison was sentenced to two years in prison for her role in her former boyfriend Sam Bankman-Fried's theft of US$8 billion in customer funds.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 September 2024
On today's episode, the boss of New Zealand's biggest bank wants a Capital Gains Tax, and Labour says it's looking at its tax policy and is considering capital gains, wealth, or capital income taxes… Audio
'There are two kids lying in the road': Woman's 111 call moments after fatal crash
A crash that killed a teenage boy has been at the centre of court proceedings in Tauranga.
Former Two by Twos member pleads guilty to sexual abuse
Members of an underground sect probed by the FBI want to know how a man with a reputation for being a sexual predator was allowed to continue with the group's home meetings. Amy Williams filed this… Audio
Facial recognition technology has cut crime in stores says Foodstuffs
Foodstuffs says using facial recognition in 25 New World and PAK'nSAVE stores has cut crime. Foodstuffs North Island General Counsel Julian Benefield spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Two men have allegedly attempted to assassinate Trump. One remains a mystery
One alleged assassin now sits in a detention centre. The other is dead, leaving a mystery behind.
Teen charged over email threat sent to high school
The school went into lockdown on Tuesday morning and police later escorted around 550 students and staff off the premises.
Man admits 55 child sex abuse charges while member of underground sect
William Stephen Easton, 79, was remanded in custody where he will await sentencing in December.
Man charged over series of car fires near Auckland Domain
Police have been investigating at least four suspicious fires near the Auckland Domain.
Academic on kidnapping and release of Philip Mehrtens
Independence from their Indonesian overlords might not have been top of mind for the West Papuan rebels who kidnapped the just-released Kiwi hostage Phillip Mehrtens, according to one local academic… Audio
Police arrest smugglers behind NZ's largest cocaine shipment
It's taken police two years to arrest the smugglers they say are behind the largest cocaine shipment in New Zealand's history. Detective Inspector Thomas Gollan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Footage shows hand-over ceremony of Philip Mehrtens in West Papua
New video footage has been released showing a peaceful hand-over ceremony of Philip Mehrtens' in West Papua. Eleisha Foon has more. Audio
One dead, two critical after linked incidents in Rotorua
A homicide investigation has begun after a woman was found dead, and two others found at a different address in a critical condition.
What was behind the fever-pitch public interest in Polkinghorne trial?
Sara Chatwin is a Registered Psychologist with Mindworks and she joins Emile Donovan to discuss the why there was so much interest in this trial. Audio
Mental health experts raise concerns about coverage of Polkinghorne trial
The trial filled the public gallery and press benches for the entire eight weeks, justifying live blogs by seasoned court reporters, multiple podcasts and a NZ On Air grant for a documentary.
Police investigating 'unexplained' deaths in Te Anau
The deaths of two people in a Te Anau home are being treated as unexplained as police carry out an investigation.
Khandallah murder accused loses name suppression
The woman charged with murdering an elderly Wellington resident has lost her fight for name suppression - but it will remain secret for now.
Three charged over NZ's biggest-ever cocaine shipment
A record-breaking 725kg of the drug was found at Port of Tauranga in 2022, with an estimated value of $253.75 million.
School went into lockdown during chaotic two-hour car chase
A man is in custody after driving evading spikes, driving through a race course and ramming mutliple police cars.
