The bodies of Minu and Yuna Jo were found in suitcases in an Auckland storage unit.

Suitcase killings: The desperately sad evidence that brought the jury to tears

Yvonne Tahana attended much of the murder trial and reflects on the harrowing evidence heard in court room 6.

Tue, Sep 23

2:50

Chief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann

More murder trials putting pressure on courts, Chief Justice says

Chief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann says "our justice system is under considerable stress".

Wed, Sep 3

2:21

Methamphetamine was swapped out with a dummy substance.

What does a drug shipment 'catcher' earn for picking up the haul?

After a West Auckland builder was yesterday sentenced to five years in prison for collecting what he thought was a shipment of 200kg of meth, Yvonne Tahana looks at the economics behind drug operations.

Tue, Aug 5

Joshua Auina-Anae admitted attempting to import methamphetamine

He went to collect 200kg of meth, but police and Customs were way ahead of him

The West Auckland man was expecting a shipment of the drug in granite blocks.

Mon, Aug 4

Senior Constable Vinnie Kahui (right).

From calling the cops to finally becoming one - aged 46

There's been nothing standard about Vinnie Kahui's journey to becoming a police officer, as he told Yvonne Tahana for TVNZ's Marae programme.

Sun, Aug 3

10:10

The 41-year-old pleaded guilty earlier this year to 42 charges.

Man jailed for filming multiple women and girls in bathrooms

The 41-year-old pled guilty earlier this year to 42 charges.

Thu, Apr 3

2:33

February 2025
A court has been shown video of police carrying out a "squeeze test" on cans of Honey Bear beer, with those found to be soft de-pressurised and likely containing meth.

Long prison sentence for meth in beer and kombucha bottles

The case involved the largest importation of meth to make it across the New Zealand border and come before the courts.

Fri, Feb 21

Luca Fairgray was sometimes excused appearing in court.

Man found guilty of sex with a 13-year-old girl

Luca Fairgray is diagnosed as autistic, and his condition has been a focus of the trial.

Mon, Feb 3

2:16

December 2024
The man, who currently has name suppression, appeared in the Auckland District Court today.

Man filmed women and girls in bathrooms, admits 42 charges

Court documents set out disturbing details of the man's crimes, which took place over eight years.

December 4, 2024

October 2024
Himatjit Singh Kahlon.

Meth beer trial: Accused told police he trusted his friend 'blindly'

Himatjit Kahlon gave Honey Bear Beers to Aiden Sagala for being a "good worker".

October 18, 2024

0:20

September 2024
Ngāti Hine, a northern people part of Ngāpuhi, left Northland for Ngāruawāhia around 2am on Sunday.

How iwi are travelling to Tūrangawaewae Marae

1News' Yvonne Tahana got a lift with members of Ngāti Hine as they travelled to Ngāruawāhia early on Sunday.

September 1, 2024

3:37

August 2024
It comes after four people died in two drowning incidents this month.

Coastguard pleads for caution after bar crossing tragedies

It comes after four people died in two separate drowning incidents this month.

August 24, 2024

4:34

With a 640,000 hectare catchment, the harbour is one of the world’s largest.

Ambitious 10-year project to clean up Kaipara Harbour ramps up

With a 640,000ha catchment, the harbour is one of the world’s largest.

August 3, 2024

3:05

July 2024
Composite image by Vania Chandrawidjaja (Getty/1News).

‘Obscene money’: Race against time to stop the money-launderers

We face a new deadline to get our house in order, reports Yvonne Tahana in the final part of her investigation into an illicit industry worth $1.35 billion a year.

July 18, 2024

1:13

SkyCity crackdown to prevent criminals laundering money

SkyCity crackdown to prevent criminals laundering money

New measures are on their way to deter criminals using SkyCity to launder cash, the casino says.

July 8, 2024

4:36

Money launderer to cops: 'We're not here to help you fight crime'

Money launderer to cops: 'We're not here to help you fight crime'

Yvonne Tahana is investigating money laundering in NZ. She delves into the case of a woman who taunted authorities as they closed in on her illegal operation.

July 6, 2024

1:12

The closing-time trick used by 'smurfs' to launder money in NZ’s banks

The closing-time trick used by 'smurfs' to launder money in NZ’s banks

Money laundering amounts to well over a billion dollars a year, but some of the techniques used are basic, new research reveals.

July 6, 2024

1:13

April 2024
The now 21-year-old was a teenager when he raped, sexually violated and indecently assaulted teenage girls, some of whom he went to school with

Identity of serial sex offender will remain secret for now

The man has lost name suppression bids at every level of the court system, but still can’t be named for another two months.

April 23, 2024

2:12

March 2024
Bill Kermode, chief executive of the Next Foundation.

Meet the man whose job was to spend a hundred million dollars

Bill Kermode becomes emotional as he reflects on an astounding act of charity — and the lives changed because of it.

March 21, 2024

2:23

October 2023
The Buttle brothers, who own Whakaari / White Island.

Three brothers at centre of Whakaari trial to learn fate

Four years on from the fatal explosion at Whakaari, a verdict is to be handed down on the island's owners. Yvonne Tahana looks back at their trial.

October 31, 2023

7:20

August 2023
Quade Tai is getting his life back on track.

The plan to heal Murupara's meth addicted

Quade Tai is looking for a natural dopamine hit from doing ordinary things, aiming to help ease a 21-year addiction to methamphetamine.

August 27, 2023

3:24

A scrapyard fire in Auckland's Favona at the end of May was caused by a lithium battery igniting (illustration).

Cause of Akl scrapyard fire which spewed toxic smoke revealed

The fire at Sims Metal in Favona at the end of May shut down transport links, closed schools and kept others inside due to toxic smoke.

August 5, 2023

2:18

July 2023
Whakaari survivor tells of walking for help as screams got quieter

Whakaari survivor tells of walking for help as screams got quieter

Jesse Langford - who lost his parents and sister in the eruption - has described the horrifying situation his tour group found themselves in.

July 17, 2023

Whakaari owners made $1m profit a year before eruption

Whakaari owners made $1m profit a year before eruption

The court heard Whakaari Management Limited had also explored the possibility of overnight stays, including glamping, on the island.

July 11, 2023

4:23

June 2023
Matiu Ratana and his partner Sue.

Matiu Ratana: The cockney Māori cop even criminals liked

One friend described the slain NZ-born Met police officer as "a natural leader of people".

June 24, 2023