Crime
Alleged drink driver blows nearly six times legal limit
The man was on a zero-alcohol licence when he blew a "ridiculous" level, police say.
Violent kidnapping ordered after $200k of meth went missing
Dylan Hemana, 33, ordered a violent kidnapping that involved torture with hand tools.
Defence begins laying out case in Polkinghorne trial
The defence has begun laying out its case in the trial of retired eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne. Polkinghorne has pleaded not guilty to killing his wife, Pauline Hanna, in 2021, and staging her… Audio
47kg of meth seized at Auckland Airport
Officers located 46 packages of "Prince Durian" food packets which concealed a total of approximately 47 kilograms of methamphetamine.
Polkinghorne trial: Pauline Hanna's sister makes claims of earlier suicide attempt
Tracey Hanna was called as the first witness as Philip Polkinghorne's defence got underway in Auckland's High Court.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 30 August 2024
On today's episode, mourners are preparing to gather outside the gates of Tuurangawaewae Marare to pay their respects to Kiingi Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero the seventh, the defence opens its case… Audio
Philip Polkinghorn won't give evidence at his murder trial
The former surgeon has arrived at court accompanied by family has his defence begins.
Defence opens case in Polkinghorne trial
The defence opens its case on Friday in the trial of Philip Polkinghorne, accused of murdering his wife, Pauline Hanna, and making it look like a suicide. Reporter Jessica Hopkins spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Who are the Comancheros?
The gang is a big deal in Australia, and has quickly grown in New Zealand with the arrival of 501 deportees.
Police arrest every member of Christchurch Comancheros gang
A massive police bust has seen every member of the Comancheros gang chapter in Christchurch arrested. Head of the Police's National Organised Crime Group Detective Superintendent Greg Williams spoke… Audio
Man charged with scientist's murder appears in court
The 26-year-old, who was granted interim name suppression, was arrested on Wednesday afternoon.
Baby Ru person of interest Rosie Morunga admits assaulting NZME journalist
Rosie Morunga also admitted unrelated shoplifting at supermarkets and retail stores.
Comancheros arrests will make dent in NZ's drug market - police
A massive police bust has seen every member of the Comancheros gang chapter in Christchurch arrested. Other gang members and associates in Auckland are also facing charges and millions of dollars… Audio
Man arrested as part of investigation into Blockhouse Bay murder
The police say they've arrested a man as part of their investigation into the murder of Stephen Thorpe in Blockhouse Bay last Saturday. Auckland reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Man found guilty of murdering Christchurch dog walker
The jury rejected Bailey Messervy's defence that he did not intend to kill Nigel Wilson when he stabbed him.
Detective quizzed during Polkinghorne murder trial on approach to scene examination
The scene was treated with a "homicide focus" as a detective worried a de-escalated approach may have missed things.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 August 2024
On today's episode, main roads are closed as rivers and streams around the lower North Island rise, with rain hammering parts of the country, a commuter train on the Kapiti line was hit by rockfall… Audio
Gang leader has nearly $15 million in assets seized
The orders included nearly $275,000 in cash and the Head Hunters' East chapter headquarters on Marua Road, which police restrained in 2017.
Polkinghorne trial: Wife worked long hours before death
In the days leading up to her death, Hanna would sometimes work from midnight to late the following evening.
Party warned former political figure was 'sexual predator'
Nearly three months passed from when a former political figure's party was told he was a "sexual predator" until the man stopped working for them.
