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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
Two complaints laid against Law Society president
There are now at least two complaints laid against Law Society president Frazer Barton after it was revealed he advised a church group it could destroy records for children in its care, hindering the… Audio
Concerns lack of consultation with mana whenua for boot camps
The inquiry estimated up to 200,000 people were abused in care between 1950 and 2019 and revealed that during that time, Maori survivors reported higher levels of physical abuse compared with other… Audio
Church group destroyed 27 years of records of children in their care
There are calls for the police to investigate why a religious organisation deliberately destroyed 27 years worth of records of children in its care. The Royal Commission of Inquiry said its… Audio
6 prosecutions this year against unregulated electricians
There's been six prosecutions against unregulated electricians, so far this year. While there's no specific data on fires caused by unlicenced sparkies, figures up to last month from Fire and… Audio
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster confirms he's leaving at end of contract
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster will be leaving police at the end of his contract in 2025.
How foreign exchange scams work
Police have arrested three people over foreign exchange scams, and warn that fraudsters are continuing to target the Chinese community.
Why gang patch policies backfire - and what would work
Analysis - There is no research evidence to support the government's claims of what a patch ban would achieve.