Crime
Machete threat before gunfire outside hospital
Police are yet to find those involved in the altercation which saw parts of Wellington Hospital locked down.
Police search for two people after gun fired outside Hospital
The police have been searching overnight for two people after shots were fired outside Wellington Hospital, which put parts of it into lockdown last night. Reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Corin dann. Audio
Woman charged after alleged fake 111 call
The 29-year-old allegedly told police there had been a firearms incident - but when officers got to the scene, they realised it was fake.
Coronial inquest into death of toddler in Gore continues
Accusations of body dumping, a fake alibi, neglect and abuse have aired during a coronial inquest into the death of Lachlan Jones. Reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'Lock your doors': London sword attack witnesses describe horror and screams
Sickening images being shared among people in London reveal in unforgiving detail an attack in which a 14-year-old was killed.
Inquest into death of Gore toddler continues
The mother of Lachlan Jones has denied accusations of body dumping, a fake alibi, and neglect during the inquest into his death. Otago/Southland reporter Tess Brunton is attending the inquest and… Audio
Shower Thoughts: Why can't Kiwis pay to get bail?
We've seen it in just about every American sitcom, but why don't we 'post bail' in New Zealand? And why is paying to get out of jail allowed at all in some jurisdictions? Audio
Woman beaten with hammer in Hamilton
She was taken to hospital with serious head injuries.
What to do if you're caught in the middle of a store robbery
Armed robberies in daylight have been on the rise and the public is advised to leave the job to the police.
Australian man, 93, sent to prison for murdering 92-year-old wife
The cancer-stricken man said he and his "angel", who had dementia, had "lived too long".
Woman arrested over hit and run death of Papatoetoe teen
Kaea Conan Matua was killed on 8 March.
Man arrested after dramatic robbery at West Auckland mall
A 27-year-old man has been arrested after a dramatic robbery at a Michael Hill jewellery store at a mall in west Auckland on Sunday. Reporter Jordan Dunn spoke to Ben Strang. Audio
Suitcase murders: Trial adjourned, trial date to be set
The trial for a woman accused of murdering her two children and hiding their remains in suitcases will not go ahead this week.
Woman accused of killing 79-year-old also charged with fraud
Helen Gregory was found dead in her Wellington home, with a teacher accused of her murder.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 29 April
On today's episode, like it or not, a blanket cellphone ban is setting in at schools nationwide from today, year 9 student Flo Galvin shares her thoughts on the ban, police are investigating a robbery… Audio
Parents of teen who stabbed Sydney bishop speak publicly for first time
Parents of the 16-year-old charged in relation to an attack of a Sydney bishop painted a picture of a vulnerable child with serious anger management issues and mental health issues.
Preparing mental health workers to attend emergency calls "could take a decade"
The Mental Health Foundation warns preparing the sector to pick up all mental health-related emergency calls could take a decade. Audio
Chaos, panic and confusion during mall armed robbery
A 27-year-old man has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the robbery. Audio
Police Association talk pay dispute, shift away from mental health callouts
The police pay dispute is now in the hands of a third party, who will decide whether or not they should be earning more. Audio
Sect tried to deal with sexual abuse in-house
A New Zealand woman who as a child was abused by a member of a secretive sect under investigation says its leaders spent years trying to get the man to admit guilt. Audio