Crime
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 27 June 2025
In today's episode, the top of the South Island is effectively cut off at the moment, with a number of state highways closed and state of emergencies in Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough, severe weather… Audio
Man charged after suspicious fatal crash in Auckland
Police spotted one vehicle chasing another moments before the fatal crash.
Man appears in court over home invasion linked to man's death
A 28-year-old has been charged with aggravated burglary and aggravated injury.
'Time bomb': Thieves steal petrol from underground fuel tanks
"It'll take not only the thief's life but the surroundings as well," one petrol station owner says.
Night market stall-holders at Pakuranga concerned over safety after stabbing
In Auckland, stall-holders and their visitors at the Pakuranga Night Market are worried about safety after two people were stabbed last weekend. RNZ Asia's Chen Liu has more. Audio
Detective gives details of crime scene in DeLuney trial
A detective giving evidence in the murder trial of Julia DeLuney has spoken about the moment she realised she was dealing with a suspicious death. Reporter Kate Green has been following the trial. Audio
Thieves stealing fuel from underground fuel tanks
Service stations in the North Island are raising alarm bells about thefts from underground fuel tanks, with two stations saying the heists are putting their communities in danger. Finn Blackwell has… Audio
Khandallah murder crime scene 'very confronting', says detective
Julia DeLuney is on trial, accused of her mother Helen Gregory's murder.
Why police didn't buy murder-accused's accident claim
Julia DeLuney is accused of murdering her 79-year-old mother on the evening of 24 January 2024 at her Khandallah home.
Woman charged with neglect and fraud after death of Northland toddler
She is the second person facing charges.
Commercial fishermen sentenced for selling black market seafood
It follows a larger investigation by Fisheries New Zealand into the illegal sale of seafood.
Bikes, cars and cash seized in Gisborne drug sting
Police said the operation would have a direct impact on the local methamphetamine supply chain.
Jeweller 'unnerved' after close to $200k worth of goods stolen
The owner of Auckland's Meaden Master Jewellers said unfortunately burglaries came with the territory of owning a shop.
Police ask witnesses for footage of Pakuranga market stabbing
Police said a number of people filmed the assault, and they were asking them to give officers the footage.
Second man charged following fatal motorcycle hit-and-run
Paige Johnson, 24, died after the hit-and-run in Rotorua on 15 June.
Nine airport baggage handlers arrested in $24m drug smuggling bust
Meth and cocaine have been seized and 18 people face serious charges, police say.
Paedophile deputy principal on verge of release gets jail time extended
James Parker's latest offending has been described as more serious, a judge noting it had a "sadistic flavour".
Victims to get final say over sex offenders' name suppressions
A new law will also fix "abhorrent" rules about questioning children about sexual activity in court, Mark Mitchell says. Audio
Victims of sexual abuse to get final say on name suppression
Victims of sexual abuse will get the final say on whether their attackers get permanent name suppression. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Child to Parent Violence and Abuse - Breaking the stigma
On average in New Zealand, Police respond to an episode of family violence every four minutes, and yet, it's estimated 67 percent of incidents go unreported. A new study is highlighting an… Audio
