Crime
Police pressured key witness to identify Scott Watson - defence
The key witness in the case against Watson was manipulated to identify him as the man last seen with Ben Smart and Olivia Hope, the court has been told.
Police shoot man, officer run over, hunt on for second suspect
Police were searching an Auckland property when a man ran over an officer with a car and another fled into the bush.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 13 June
On today's episode, too many pilots and operators think doors opening mid-flight is normal, and don't report it to the Civil Aviation Authority - that's a finding in a report into a fatal helicopter… Audio
Police in Marokopa to search for children of Tom Phillips
Armed officers are among the police making their presence felt in the small King Country settlement of Marokopa as they search for the three children of fugitive Tom Phillips. Maia Ingoe spoke to… Audio
Gang homicide stats double as offence numbers fall
The total number of criminal offences committed by gang members across the country is down from the same time last year, police data has revealed.
Update on Scott Watson appeal
Just how reliable is the evidence of those two blonde hairs purportedly found on Scott Watson's boat? That's the big question for the Court of Appeal this week. It's day three of the hearing, which is… Audio
Paul Dally appears before Parole Board
A man who's spent more than three decades in prison for the rape and murder of 13-year-old girl Karla Cardno has been told he has a lot of work to do to prepare for life outside prison, Jimmy… Audio
Mea Motu gets real about how her kids saved her life
Champion boxer Mea Motu gets real about what motivates her in the ring, how her kids saved her life, and why she won’t stay silent on domestic abuse. Video, Audio
Scrutiny of hair samples continues in Scott Watson appeal
The reliance on DNA analysis of two hairs linked to murder victim Olivia Hope is being scrutinised in the Court of Appeal today. Reporter Ruth Hill has been in court and spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Thomas Coyle: a lifetime in forensics and victim identification
Thomas Coyle was a teenager working the night shift as a baker when a tragedy outside changed the course of his career. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 June
On today's episode, we talk to Labour leader Chris Hipkins on allegations 23 MPs are claiming an allowance of between $34-$52,000 to stay in their own Wellington homes, agriculture emissions have been… Audio
Hairs linked to Olivia Hope under scrutiny in Watson trial
How two blonde hairs linked to murder victim Olivia Hope ended up on a boat - or whether they made it on board at all - has been under scrutiny at the Court of Appeal. Ruth Hill spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Hunter Biden found guilty in gun crime trial
The U.S President's son, Hunter Biden, has been found guilty on all three counts in his gun crime trial. Politico's Josh Gerstein spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
US President's son Hunter Biden found guilty in gun trial
The US president's second son was charged with three offences relating to illegally buying a gun while he was abusing drugs. Benji Hyer spoke to Corin Dann from Washington. Audio
Business owners vent at Police Minister over crime
Business owners who say they're dealing with crime on a daily basis got to vent at Mark Mitchell today.
Man facing murder charge after woman found dead at Auckland property
The 43-year-old man,who was known to the victim, is due in court on Wednesday.
Boot camps are back, but the evidence they don't work never went away
Analysis - Evidence shows the link between punishment, discipline and behaviour changes are weak at best, psychology experts say.
'Inconsistencies' in details about baby's death
Police say there are inconsistencies between statements they are getting and injuries the baby had. Audio
80K reward for safe return of Tom Phillips children
An eighty thousand dollar reward for the safe return of Tom Phillips' three children is being offered by Waikato Police because of growing concerns for their health and wellbeing, Natalie Akoorie… Audio
Injuries suffered by a ten month old baby no accident - Police
The injuries suffered by a ten month old baby who died at Te Kuiti hospital at the weekend are so severe a post mortem will take days to complete according to police, Detective Inspector Graham… Audio
