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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 March 2026
The US death toll rises to six, and three American fighter jets fall from the sky in friendly fire. Iran's casualties total more than 500, as Donald Trump refuses to rule out boots on the ground in… Audio
Jevon McSkimming found to have breached police rules
Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming has been found to have breached police rules by staying in hotels at police expense and inviting a woman he was having an affair with to join him… Audio
South Asians most targeted by racial abuse - police data
The broad 'Asian' group makes up around 17 percent of New Zealand's population, but South Asians in particular experienced 27 percent of reported racial incidents. Audio
One arrested after incident in rural Waikato
Armed police earlier responded to a family harm incident.
Search on for fisherman swept away near Piha
Searchers have been scouring the water for a man swept off rocks on Auckland's west coast.
Person seriously injured, another arrested in Auckland
Police have not shared any details about the nature of the incident.
Charges laid after police forced to retreat from 'hostile' car meet
A video posted online showed about a dozen people approaching a police car, which then reversed as people ran after it.
$74k necklace heist using pole thwarted
A woman's attempt to steal a $74,500 necklace thwarted thanks to the quick thinking of jewellery store staff.
Youth offending down, according to justice ministry report
Police have taken action against fewer youth, including fewer cases involving young people and serious offending, but more involving children and serious offending, new figures show.
Unease about facial recognition tech
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about handheld facial recognition technology being rolled out by Police in London, as well as new figures out of the UK showing… Audio
Search for man missing in Manawatū River pulled back
The decision was made after extensive searches of the river, through to the Foxton Estuary and surrounding area.
Nangs users 'playing chicken' on the roads - police
Police warn that problems around the huffing of nitrous oxide products or nangs have escalated to where people are seeing whether they can drive without blacking out after inhaling the gas. Audio
Large search operation launched in hunt for man missing in Manawatū River
Police were called to a report of personal items abandoned in a suspicious manner on Albert Street last Tuesday.
Police didn't check properly on man who died in custody, watchdog finds
The man died in hospital after being found unresponsive in a cell at the Auckland Custody Unit in 2023.
Several people rescued from Waikato River
After four men called for help, members of a nearby tour group jumped in, only to get stuck themselves.
Two charged over alleged abduction, death of Sydney grandfather
Chris Baghsarian was abducted from his home in the early hours of 13 February in what police believe was a case of mistaken identity.
UK police end search of Andrew's Berkshire property
The former British prince was released last Thursday, pending further investigation, following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Two people critically hurt as train and car collide
Firefighers had to cut the car's occupants free from the wreck after it collided with a freight train near New Plymouth.
McSkimming claims Coster 'advised' him to file complaint against woman
A 2024 letter from Jevon McSkimming's then-lawyer said the he was a "victim of a sustained campaign of stalking and harassment". Audio
Minister calls Police Association 'out of touch' over rough sleepers
The association says move-on powers will be a drain on time, and homeless people say they'll still have nowhere to go. Audio
