Crime
3D-printed gun found during police search in Auckland
Police say two men have been arrested and charged.
Across the Tasman with ABC’s Angus Grigg
ABC's Four Corners revealed how a simple scam saw tens of thousands of Australians fraudulently claim at least $2b in GST refunds. Audio
Minister, OT hail boot camp success despite majority reoffending
Seven of the 10 young men involved in the controversial boot camp pilot reoffended, Oranga Tamariki says.
Bunnings manager stole $38k from employer
The man's modus operandi was to reprint an invoice and then complete a refund of the purchased items.
Woman sexually violated after work party offered $2500 - and still waiting
A man took nearly nine months to pay the emotional harm reparation he proactively offered.
Mushroom murderer Patterson denied poisoning husband using toxic pasta, chicken curry
Evidence of Simon Patterson's alleged plight was withheld from the jury during her murder trial.
Australian politician convicted of rape finally resigns
Last month, Gareth Ward was found guilty of sexually abusing two young men between 2013-15.
Man accused of killing police officer Lyn Fleming named
A High Court justice has ended name suppression for 32-year-old Hayden Tasker.
'Sometimes the cracks are bigger than you think'
The parents of a man who died in 2022 after being pepper sprayed are calling for mental health reforms. Audio
Teen's blow to boy's head sounded like 'kicking rugby ball'
The boy was one of six people the teen attacked or threatened in a range of separate incidents over a 14-month period.
Tips and tricks to avoid falling victim to a scam
Internet scams are getting more and more sophisticated, and new research has shown more of us are falling victim to them. Audio
Man tasered after pulling knife on staff at police station front counter
The man threatened a staff member at Masterton Police Station.
Man admits role in nearly $4m Ponzi scheme
Thomas Alexander Kokouri Tuira was charged in May 2023 by the Serious Fraud Office.
Fiery meeting held in North Canterbury over police station closures
Hundreds of north Canterbury locals turned out to a fiery meeting in Culverden on Wednesday night, angry about a proposal to remove the town's two police officers. Anna Sargent reports. Audio
Post-mortem of man found dead in Auckland park
Police are treating his death as unexplained.
Man arrested after baby taken to hospital with nine fractures
A 23-year-old man has been arrested after a baby was taken to hospital with "unusual" injuries in June.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 6th August 2025
In today's episode, unemployment has edged to a near five-year high and there are now an extra 16,000 people without work compared to last year; The government is inching closer to replacing petrol… Audio
Police concerned about powerline tampering and theft in Christchurch
Police are worried about public safety due to a spate of powerline tampering incidents of powerline tampering and theft across the Christchurch area. Acting Detective Sergeant Steph Trengrove spoke to… Audio
NZ Customs 'very concerned' about drug trade in the region
Drug use and trafficking is a major issue in the Pacific. Audio
Snapchat predator admits sending video to 11-year-old girl
Raveen Saily was on bail, awaiting a rape trial , when he filmed a 13-year-old Rotorua girl performing a sexual act on him.
