Police
Kapiti leaders want more police to deal with boy racers
Leaders on the Kapiti Coast say the financial and emotional impacts of boy racers in the community are significant - and are pleading with police to boost numbers in the district. Local government… Audio
Hunt for Tom Phillips and 3 children continues
The police presence in the tiny King Country coastal settlement of Marokopa is into it's third night as the hunt for fugitive father Tom Phillips, and his three children Jayda, Maverick and Ember… Audio
Former SAS tracker speaks on Tom Phillips hunt
Former SAS tracker Barrie Rice speaks to Lisa Owen about the hunt for Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children, he said Police need to be using a specialist army team. Audio
Tom Phillips: Family said he did not have tattoos
A potential sighting of Marokopa fugutive Tom Phillips and his three children at a remote hot springs has become a focus of the police manhunt, Natalie Akoorie reports. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 13 June 2024
On today's episode, the Ministry of Health announces one in six positions will be axed amid further jobs cuts; Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson calls for changes to KiwiSaver; our reporter… Audio
Heavy police presence in Marokopa to search for Tom Phillips
There is a heavy police presence in Marokopa on Thursday as police try to close the net on Tom Phillips, who has been on the run with his three children for two and half years. RNZ reporter Maia Ingoe… Audio
Icy windscreen lands Christchurch driver $150 fine
An officer in Wigram found the car swerving across the centre island, driving onto the wrong side of the road.
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
Man charged after Waikanae Beach death
A 31-year-old has been charged with murder after a man died after a fight.
Large cannabis operation uncovered in Auckland
Police found at least 357 cannabis plants at four flats in Manurewa.
Around the motu : Libby Kirkby McLeod in Hamilton
Police are offering an $80,000 reward for information on missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children. Audio
Mayor hopes reward will help police find missing man
The Mayor of Otorohanga is hoping a $80,000 reward will help police on the hunt for missing man Tom Phillips and his three children. Otorohanga Mayor Max Baxter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Police offer reward to help find children of missing man
Waikato police are offering an $80,000 reward to help find the children of missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips. Acting Detective Inspector Andy Saunders spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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.
'Error in judgement': Police leave man's body on street overnight
The body of a man killed in a hit-and-run was left on a grass verge after police "failed to respond appropriately", the police watchdog says.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 11 June 2024
On today's episode, our reporter details a reward offered for information that leads to the safe return of the three children of King Country fugitive Tom Phillips; political commentator Bryce Edwards… Audio
Police offer reward for information around Tom Phillips
Police are offering up an $80,000 reward for information that leads to the safe return of the three children of King Country fugitive Tom Phillips. Waikato reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod spoke to Ben… Audio
Police continue investigation into death of baby in Waitomo
Police are continuing a homicide investigation into the death of a ten-month old baby boy in Waitomo district. Child Matters chief executive Jane Searle spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
In a town with meth use 33% above average, new hope
The Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities programme has expanded to the West Coast to the tune of $2.6m over the next two years.
Missing 13-year-old Sophia found safe
The family of the teenager from Gisborne earlier said their "hearts were breaking" over her disappearance.
