Edward Gay
Riverhead quarry kidnapper had raped before
During his kidnapping, Colin Mitchell left DNA at the quarry that tied him to a kidnapping, rape and sexual violation that had remained unsolved for 25 years. Audio
Guilty verdict in Auckland Riverhead quarry trial
Colin Mitchell abducted a woman and assaulted her at a West Auckland quarry. He bowed his head and clamped his eyes closed as he was found guilty today. Edward Gay has the details. Video, Audio
Colin Mitchell 'has a dark side' at night, Crown argues
In closing arguments, the Crown says gloves with Colin Mitchell's DNA were found at the kidnapping scene and there's other evidence tying him to the crime, but his defence says the Crown has failed to… Video, Audio
Accused quarry abductor a victim of coincidences, lawyer says
Colin Jack Mitchell said on the night of the abduction he watched a movie on television and played cards on his computer before he left his home to get some relief for his swollen legs. Audio
Former Whanganui teacher jailed for historic sex offending
Former music teacher at one of the country's most prestigious schools, Trevor Ian Gibbs, 72, has been jailed for historic sex offending. Audio
Hundreds of drivers lose licences after bribery scandal
Up to 350 drivers have had their licences cancelled or have been required to re-sit tests after an investigation into bribes being paid for licences. RNZ has been looking at the official papers about… Audio
Rapist one of the last people to see woman before abduction
The rapist, who has name suppression, was one of the last to see the victim of the Riverhead quarry attack before she was taken off an inner-city Auckland street. Audio
Victim recounts terrifying kidnap, assault ordeal
A young woman who was kidnapped and taken to a quarry in West Auckland told police she would rather have died than carry out the demands of her attacker. Edward Gay reports. Warning: This report… Video, Audio
Lawyer argues accused's case is one of mistaken identity
Colin Jack Mitchell is accused of abducting and assaulting a woman at an Auckland quarry last year. He was described in court today as a generally law abiding citizen - but with a dark side. Audio
David Tamihere prison snitch appeals to keep name secret
Edward Gay was in court today to hear arguments why a secret prison snitch, convicted for lying to the jury in David Tamihere's trial for murder, should and shouldn't keep his name secret. Video, Audio
Lack of post-military support, say ex Defence Force staff
A former Air Force spy's conviction has shone a light on how soldiers and veterans are treated after being posted overseas, where they've been exposed to traumatic violence in high-stress situations.
…Former spy convicted for drugs and burglary
Corporal Richard Graham, a former military spy who stole sensitive operational equipment and developed a drug habit after a posting overseas, has been convicted for drugs and burglary. Video, Audio
Former Shortland Street star sexually groomed young actors
The former Shortland Street star Rene Naufahu used his position of power to sexually groom young actors who he then abused during one-on-one classes. Audio
Auckland Council goes after Penny Bright’s home
Auckland Council wants to force the sale of veteran activist Penny Bright's home, after a High Court judgement awarded it $35,000 in outstanding rates and $20,000 in costs. Audio
Birkenhead pond pollution
Birkenhead locals are calling for a clean-up of an area that they say was once an urban oasis that was home to birds, fish and eel. Audio
Assaulted man says it took police a week to interview him
A disabled man who says he was assaulted in his home had to wait nearly a week to be formally interviewed by the police, and even then, he had to make the hour-long drive to the nearest police station… Audio
Teens arrested after attack on elderly woman
The police have arrested two teenagers in relation to the arson of an elderly woman's home in Ranui. Audio
New uber-like app for Auckland
Commuters who dread the trek to the bus stop or ferry might find relief in a new Uber-like app about to be trialled by Auckland Transport. Audio
Coroner calls for more information sharing on suicide
A Coroner is calling for mental health professionals to share information with doctors following the suicide of a 30 year-old IT worker. Audio
Woman hopes to use dead partner's sperm
Can a woman take the sperm of her dead partner so she can one day have his baby? A New Zealand judge has ruled yes. Audio