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Man gulity of manslaughter of grandmother sentenced to three years in jail
A sexually motivated burglary which ended in a fatal struggle took the life of a much-loved mother, grandmother, sister and auntie, a court has heard.
Ports of Auckland worker death trial: Doubt cast over consultation on changes
Jobs were given to dock workers already busy with other tasks, an expert witness says.
Criminal trial of Donald Trump begins in New York
In a packed courtroom, the People of the State of New York versus Donald J Trump has officially got underway. New York correspondent William Denselow spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 23 April
On today's episode, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon discusses his government's decision to bring back the Three Strikes law, hospice leaders are calling for changes to the End of Life Choice act… Audio
Opening statements made in criminal case against Donald Trump
Opening statements are done and the criminal case against Donald Trump is underway in New York. The AP's Philip Crowther spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Crown says 'no point' in forcing Children's Minister giving evidence to Waitangi Tribunal
The Crown has told the High Court there is no point forcing the Children's Minister to give evidence to the Waitangi Tribunal as there is nothing new she could add, given all the relevant information… Audio
Mushroom meal murder-accused faces court
The Australian woman has faced court for the first time in five months over the alleged mushroom poisonings of her relatives.
Hawke's Bay serial burglar found after victim tracked her on GPS
Layna Brown committed at least 11 burglaries over the course of a year to feed her addictions, stealing anything from bank cards to a brand new electric bike, still in its packaging.
Man who raped Dutch tourist denied parole for eighth time
Keith Anthony McEwen was sentenced to preventive detention for the abduction of a Dutch couple on their honeymoon.
Man who torched John Key's office admits railway building arson
Daniel Vale has a fiery criminal history.
"A bloody long time coming": Life sentence for Blackmore murderers
Justice for slain Christchurch mother Angela Blackmoore has been a bloody long time coming. That's the view of her family, who were in the High Court today to see life sentences handed down to two of… Audio
Pair sentenced to at least 10 years' jail for murder of Angela Blackmoore
David Hawken and Rebecca Wright-Meldrum have been sentenced to life with no parole for 10 years for their parts in the 1995 killing.
Calls to make stalking a crime after student's murder
The current law isn't fit for purpose, a clinical psychologist says. Audio
Two receive life sentences for murder of Angela Blackmoore
Two people have just been handed down life sentences for their roles in the murder of Angela Blackmoore in August 1995. Reporter Timothy Brown spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Duo to be sentenced for Angela Blackmoore's murder
Two people will today be sentenced for their role in the brutal murder of pregnant Christchurch woman Angela Blackmoore in 1995.
Gymnastics NZ writes to clubs after coach jailed for child sex abuse
Gymnastics New Zealand has written to all clubs around the country reminding them about what they can do to prevent child sex abuse in the wake of the prolific offending by a Blenheim gym coach… Audio
Former prisoner describes being stuck in cell for 24 hours
A report from the Office of the Inspectorate shows that prisoners in three Auckland Prison units were unable to leave their cells every day for many months. Lionel Rusia spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Two in custody after Pukekohe District Court lockdown
A South Auckland district court had to go into lockdown after reports of two people with a firearm on Wednesday morning.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 17 April
On today's episode we hear from Resource Minister Shane Jones on reducing barriers to coal mines, we get Labour's reaction to the changes from leader Chris Hipkins, journalist and media commentator… Audio
Jury selection continues in Donald Trump's criminal trial
Donald Trump is charged with falsifying business records, related to hush-money that was paid to porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Philip Crowther spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio