Crime
Looting the temples: a story of crime and redemption
A new documentary uncovers the illicit trade in thousand-year-old looted Cambodian temple treasures. From remote villages to elite international art institutions, LOOT uncovers the underbelly of a… Audio
Third person sentenced in relation to Awarua fire
She has been convicted and discharged in the Invercargill District Court.
Combs' lawyer says prosecutors trying to criminalise his 'private sex life'
Prosecutors had presented a "fake trial" to use Combs' sexual proclivities as evidence of a criminal conspiracy centred on his businesses, his lawyer says.
Fishers caught with $25k worth of pāua facing charges
A pair of fishers are likely to face charges after being caught with more than 1800 pāua in Porirua.
Chilean brothers arrested after allegedly importing cocaine
The men, one aged 34 and the other 26, are jointly charged with importing cocaine into New Zealand on 21 June.
Loafers Lodge fire: Manslaughter accused identified in court
Marie Louise Murphy is one of four accused of fire safety failings linked to the deaths of five people.
'Serious and far-reaching': Judge orders ex-exec of collapsed company to pay $1.2m
Carden Mulholland's lack of action during the collapse of CBL insurance group has landed him a steep penalty.
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.
