Crime
Driver of vehicle linked to thefts arrested
A vehicle linked to a string of recent Auckland thefts was recovered by police on Sunday afternoon, and its driver arrested.
Staff shortage blocks prison volunteer programme
Volunteers working on education, social and drug programmes have not been allowed back into a women's prison in Wellington since Covid-19. Audio
Pharmacy targeted for pseudoephedrine
It took just three days from pseudoephedrine to be back on his pharmacy's shelves for owner John Burt to be burgled. And the burglar was only interested in taking that product from his Unichem… Audio
Scott Watson's double murder case heads back to court
The boatie has always maintained he did not kill Ben Smart and Olivia Hope, who disappeared after a New Year's Eve party in 1998. Audio
Australia's hardening stance on 501s 'devastating'
Haley Rukuwai has lived in Australia since she was 6, but may be sent back to NZ. The policy is "destroying lives", she says.
Scott Watson appeals murder conviction again
Double murderer Scott Watson - who's spent a quarter of a century in prison for the murders of young Blenheim friends Ben Smart and Olivia Hope - will have his case heard again today Monday by the… Audio
Police launch homicide investigation after death of 10 month old in King Country
The police have launched a homicide investigation after the death of a 10-month-old baby boy in the King Country at the weekend. Waitomo District Mayor John Robertson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Sheep killed during burglary on South Otago farm
Police say burglars drove a vehicle into a paddock and intentionally crashed into the sheep.
Police fear for safety at gang funerals as 501 deportees increase aggression
Gangs have become "more sophisticated" and are carrying more weapons thanks to the 501s, union boss says.
Auckland assistant principal told police he got ‘thrill’ from messaging student
Former James Cook High School assistant principal Seelan Ramiah told police he felt "so much power and self-worth" out of sexual messages he had with a student.
Ōpōtiki gang memorial sparks extra police presence
Senior Sergeant Richard Miller said extra officers were being brought in and would monitor the memorial motorbike ride.
A cold case with layers of institutional failings
What motivates a journalist to spend years fighting for justice for someone they don't even know? Audio
Witnesses rebuffed at scene of fatal fire, jury hears
The friends say they asked if anyone was inside the burning building, but were told to "piss off".
The 83-year-old JP who laundered $500k for meth ring
Retired man Herbert Bruce Armitage's involvement in the scheme was described by a judge as a "significant fall from grace".
Pair busted on scooters after alleged $8m trans-Tasman drug pick-up attempt
They were arrested as they left a container yard - where 17kg of cocaine had been left - on electric scooters.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 7 June 2024
On today's episode, we hear from Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell about the inquiry into the 2020 Waikeria Prison riot, the Government has confirmed New Zealand will continue to fund the United… Audio
Corrections Minister on Waikeria prison riot inquiry
The Corrections Minister is confident steps have been taken to prevent a repeat of the unprecedented riot at Waikeria Prison in 2020. Mark Mitchell spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 7 June
On today's episode, the corrections watchdog says the country's worst prison riot, which had prisoners and guards fearing people would burn alive, could have been prevented, New Plymouth mayor and… Audio
Prisoners feared being burned alive in riot
With inmates trapped in their cells and the flames approaching, one prison staffer predicted they would be "dragging bodies out". Audio
Corrections Commissioner on 2020 prison riot inquiry
The Department of Corrections says emergency training for staff and prison facilities have improved as a result of the 2020 Waikeria Prison riot. Corrections National Commissioner Leigh Marsh spoke to… Audio