Crime
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 30 July 2024
On today's episode, police are again searching farmland near Christchurch for missing woman Yanfei Bao, we get the latest on the new Dunedin hospital project, which newly-appointed Health… Audio
Police search farmland near Christchurch for Yanfei Bao
Police are again searching farmland near Christchurch for missing woman Yanfei Bao. Christchurch reporter Timothy Brown spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Machetes, axes and knives used during post-rugby brawl involving gang members - coach
Two were stabbed and two others hit by a vehicle during the brawl described by police as "appalling" in Wairoa at the weekend.
Marimari: New film details one woman's fight against PNG sorcery
Sorcery and witchcraft sound like phrases from a bygone era. But to people in the highlands of Papua New Guinea, they are accusations that carry the threat of violence - and for too many - the… Audio
Lawyer argues 'no evidence of homicide' in murder trial
A lawyer defending a retired eye surgeon on trial for the murder of his wife has argued that the couple was not unhappy, and that there's no evidence of a homicide. Reporter Lucy Xia has more. Audio
Lack of resources hamper law efforts following PNG massacre
A lack of manpower and resources is hampering police efforts to restore law and order after a massacre in Papua New Guinea. Audio
Former surgeon staged wife's death 'like something out of a crime novel' - prosecution
Philip John Polkinghorne's wife, Pauline Hanna, was found dead in the Remuera home she shared with her husband.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 29 July 2024
On today's episode, the Far North mayor says doctor shortages are not limited to the Dargaville Hospital and if whanau can even find a doctor to go to, they are forced to travel hours to get care, a… Audio
Surgeon on trial for murder pleads guilty to meth charges
A retired eye surgeon charged with murdering his wife has pleaded guilty to methamphetamine charges before the start of his trial in Auckland. Reporter Amy Williams spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Govt bootcamp programme begins
A group of youth offenders will start the Government's military-style bootcamp programme on Monday. Children's minister Karen Chhour spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
People being kept in prison for lack of safe addresses to be bailed to
But authorities cannot say how often it happens.
Man in hospital after stabbing during brawl, police looking for offender
A fight involving a number of people had started at a nearby house and spilled onto the road.
Police continue to crack down on boy racers in Wellington
Police say many of the racers travelled in from out of the district to take part in street racing.
California wildfire explodes, becomes largest in US
The fire was the largest of dozens across the country that have burned more than two million acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
Member of cult dubbed 'most dangerous' by Chinese media allowed to stay in NZ
A member of the Church of Almighty God, which has been branded by Chinese media as "the most dangerous cult" and allegedly linked to numerous violent crimes, has been granted refugee status.
Timberlake 'not intoxicated' during arrest, lawyer says
The 43-year-old pop star was detained in New York for running a stop sign and failing to stay on the right side of the road.
Police on the hunt for video of shooting and West Auckland brawl
Two men have been arrested after a person was shot during a large fight in West Auckland, with police saying people filmed the incident happening - and they want footage.
Keith Wiffin: The fight continues for abuse in care survivors
The release of the final report from the Abuse in Care inquiry on Wednesday was an important day for Keith Wiffin, but not the end of his 22 year fight for justice. He was a member of the survivors'… Audio
Alleged meth trip sees pair facing drug charges
A man and woman from Kaikōura have been charged with supplying illicit drugs in the small coastal town.
Auckland businesses seeing progress in crime crackdown
Auckland CBD businesses said they're seeing progress in cracking down on crime and anti-social behaviour, following the government increasing police foot patrols in the central city. Prime Minister… Audio
