Crime
The Panel with Nuwanthie Samarakone and Allan Blackman (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Nuwanthie Samarakone & Allan Blackman discuss the drop in ram raids, and a giant salmon that's in need of some love. Nuwanthie Samarakone is an… Audio
Karori murder trial: Facebook and Google data used by police
Google Maps data was used to pinpoint the location of those accused of murdering Rau Tongia in December 2020, a trial has heard.
Police defend use of resources following garden pot theft spree arrests
"It was clear that many of the people who had these items stolen had been deeply affected," police say. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 June 2024
On today's episode, a passenger onboard Virgin Australia flight VA148 from Queenstown to Melbourne which was involved in a suspected bird strike describes the ordeal. Nelson's mayor Dr Nick Smith… Audio
Pot thieves potted in Palmerston North
Police are trying to reunite Palmerston North residents with their stolen pot plants, after the arrest of two men in relation to multiple burglaries. Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Thompson spoke to… Audio
US state governor orders 175,000 cannabis convictions pardoned
Maryland Governor Wes Moore said the move would help reverse harms from the past caused by the war on drugs.
Driver fleeing police dies after swerving into tree
A passenger was also critically hurt in the crash in Papatoetoe.
Fire investigator identifies mattress as ignition point of fatal fire
A fatal fire started on a mattress that was exposed to a naked flame, a specialist forensic fire investigator has told a jury.
Copper thieves plunging Christchurch homes into darkness
More cases of powerline tampering in Christchurch have seen power cut to households two nights in a row, police say.
Former Australian federal agent speaks on hunt for Tom Philips
Police hunting for fugative Tom Phillips and his three children continue to sift through more than 70 new leads, since offering an $80,000 reward. Australian David Craig, is an expert on covert… Audio
Alcohol importer, distributor fined $244k for non-compliant bottles
The two companies were sentenced in Auckland District Court following prosecution by New Zealand Food Safety.
Auckland man arrested after series of Facebook scams
A Glen Innes man has been arrested and charged with 27 counts of fraud, all of which relate to Facebook Marketplace.
Police rewards: Who decides who gets them, and are they often claimed?
An $80,000 reward offered in an attempt to find the missing Marokopa family has led to more than 70 tips. But how often do police rewards actually work?
Mama Hooch brothers to appeal drink spiking, sexual assault convictions
Danny and Roberto Jaz were sentenced in August 2023 after being found guilty of nearly 70 crimes, including rape, sexual violation and stupefying.
30 years on, Bain family murders still grip the public
Rumours fly and opinions are divided - but in the end, there was no happy ending for anyone. Audio
Lawyer brutally bashed in courthouse calls for security changes
A lawyer who was brutally beaten in a courthouse lift last year is calling for changes to security protocol. Audio
Whakatane jeweller closing due to crime
The Whakatane branch of Michael Hill Jeweller is shutting up shop after too many break-ins. Whakatane Mayor Victor Luca spoke to Morning Report's Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Nine months behind bars to be found not guilty: Surge in innocent in prison
The number of innocent people spending time in remand has nearly doubled. Audio
Number of innocent prisoners doubles in a decade
Number of innocent prisoners doubles in a decade. Soumya Bhamidipati reports. Audio
Three hit with car in Auckland 'mass disorder' incident
A 24-year-old man was arrested after the incident in Ponsonby on Saturday night.
