https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/rss NZME Keep up with the latest in local police, courts, and crime news across New Zealand with Newstalk ZB. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:31:21 Z en https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/northsouth-livestock-agents-william-and-kathryn-reid-accused-of-false-nait-records-after-cows-vanish/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/northsouth-livestock-agents-william-and-kathryn-reid-accused-of-false-nait-records-after-cows-vanish/ Thousands of cattle allegedly vanished from the national tracing system after investigators discovered their supposed location was a seaside house. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:07:09 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/family-violence-accused-in-wellington-abuse-trial-interrupts-crown-s-closing-address/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/family-violence-accused-in-wellington-abuse-trial-interrupts-crown-s-closing-address/ Warning: This story contains allegations of family harm that may be upsetting to some readers. Thu, 28 May 2026 01:29:10 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/judge-warns-defendant-after-outburst-in-wellington-family-violence-trial/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/judge-warns-defendant-after-outburst-in-wellington-family-violence-trial/ Warning: this story contains allegations of family harm that may be upsetting to some readers. Tue, 26 May 2026 08:23:06 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/wellington-rape-trial-husband-found-not-guilty-of-raping-wife/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/wellington-rape-trial-husband-found-not-guilty-of-raping-wife/ Warning: This story includes details of alleged sexual offending and may offend some readers. Tue, 26 May 2026 03:18:27 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/accused-sect-leader-kaixiao-liu-questions-officer-at-auckland-body-in-a-bag-manslaughter-trial/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/accused-sect-leader-kaixiao-liu-questions-officer-at-auckland-body-in-a-bag-manslaughter-trial/ One of the first officers at the scene on the day an unidentified body was found wrapped in plastic recalled today how she held on to the gruesome find for about 30 minutes to prevent it from being swept away by the tide. Tue, 26 May 2026 02:41:40 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/police-chase-head-hunter-gang-member-in-car-on-rims-across-auckland-s-north-shore/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/police-chase-head-hunter-gang-member-in-car-on-rims-across-auckland-s-north-shore/ A car, down to its rims, fled across Auckland’s Harbour Bridge in an early morning chase around North Shore roads after failing to stop for police. Sun, 24 May 2026 22:45:32 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/man-sentenced-for-burglary-spree-targeting-high-end-jewellery/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/man-sentenced-for-burglary-spree-targeting-high-end-jewellery/ After a period of meticulous planning, Reice Tama Silbery and his alleged co-accused struck a series of homes with one main item in mind - stealing high-end jewellery and handbags. Sun, 24 May 2026 02:25:30 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/customs-unveils-underwater-vehicles-to-combat-smugglers-at-new-zealand-ports/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/customs-unveils-underwater-vehicles-to-combat-smugglers-at-new-zealand-ports/ By Finn Blackwell of RNZ Fri, 22 May 2026 07:11:15 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/man-charged-after-allegedly-stealing-suv-with-child-in-front-seat-outside-woolworths-ponsonby/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/man-charged-after-allegedly-stealing-suv-with-child-in-front-seat-outside-woolworths-ponsonby/ A man has been charged after allegedly stealing a vehicle with a child inside parked at the front of an Auckland supermarket.  Wed, 20 May 2026 21:13:39 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/wellington-abuse-trial-woman-tells-jury-of-house-of-horrors-violence/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/wellington-abuse-trial-woman-tells-jury-of-house-of-horrors-violence/ Warning: this story contains allegations of family harm that may be upsetting to some readers. Tue, 19 May 2026 08:45:17 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/high-risk-child-sex-offender-and-former-teacher-lewis-payne-wells-sentenced-again-in-auckland/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/high-risk-child-sex-offender-and-former-teacher-lewis-payne-wells-sentenced-again-in-auckland/ An 83-year-old recidivist child sex offender has been handed another prison sentence after unauthorised interactions with children. Sun, 17 May 2026 01:50:35 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/eight-gas-water-heaters-seized-as-woman-arrested-in-papakura/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/eight-gas-water-heaters-seized-as-woman-arrested-in-papakura/ A South Auckland woman has been arrested after allegedly stealing eight gas water heaters from people’s homes. Fri, 15 May 2026 05:35:45 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/k-rd-pack-rape-auckland-trio-jailed-after-german-backpacker-s-harrowing-statement/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/k-rd-pack-rape-auckland-trio-jailed-after-german-backpacker-s-harrowing-statement/ Warning: This story deals with sexual assault and may be upsetting.  Fri, 15 May 2026 02:16:23 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/%C5%8Dt%C4%81huhu-manslaughter-uepa-tumaialu-pleads-guilty-to-south-auckland-killing-of-ivan-fifita/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/%C5%8Dt%C4%81huhu-manslaughter-uepa-tumaialu-pleads-guilty-to-south-auckland-killing-of-ivan-fifita/ Two long-term residents of a South Auckland lodge were seen on camera eating together, smoking and sharing conversation on a shared deck in the minutes before one of them was fatally stabbed with a kitchen knife.  Thu, 14 May 2026 23:35:48 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/manurewa-murder-case-suppression-lapses-for-rangi-pauu-and-jahla-rawiri-adams-accused-of-killing-taniora-baker/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/manurewa-murder-case-suppression-lapses-for-rangi-pauu-and-jahla-rawiri-adams-accused-of-killing-taniora-baker/ A couple who were jointly charged with murder following a shooting in South Auckland earlier this year can now be named. Wed, 13 May 2026 01:55:53 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/wellington-rape-trial-husband-claims-wife-initiated-sex/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/wellington-rape-trial-husband-claims-wife-initiated-sex/ Warning: This story includes details of alleged sexual offending and may offend some readers. Tue, 12 May 2026 04:22:22 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/mukesh-prashad-murder-trial-auckland-father-killed-5yo-girl-with-pillow/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/mukesh-prashad-murder-trial-auckland-father-killed-5yo-girl-with-pillow/ “Papa, no!” Tue, 12 May 2026 01:31:27 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/hamilton-robbery-police-hunt-offenders-after-two-people-seriously-hurt/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/hamilton-robbery-police-hunt-offenders-after-two-people-seriously-hurt/ Two people are seriously injured in hospital after a Hamilton robbery, with police now hunting for those responsible. Sat, 09 May 2026 20:56:51 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/albany-supermarket-worker-assaulted-after-confronting-alleged-shoplifter/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/albany-supermarket-worker-assaulted-after-confronting-alleged-shoplifter/ A supermarket worker on Auckland’s North Shore was allegedly assaulted while trying to stop a man carrying a knife who did not pay for bags of shopping. Fri, 08 May 2026 04:45:19 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/auckland-rugby-league-fraud-ex-staffer-marie-harper-avoids-jail-over-133k-theft/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/auckland-rugby-league-fraud-ex-staffer-marie-harper-avoids-jail-over-133k-theft/ A trusted Auckland non-profit employee, blamed for causing catastrophic reputational damage after a high-profile investigation into missing funds, was harbouring a secret gambling addiction in which she blew through $6 million at SkyCity Casino.  Tue, 05 May 2026 21:46:26 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/christchurch-police-arrest-five-teens-after-armed-car-robbery-in-linwood/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/christchurch-police-arrest-five-teens-after-armed-car-robbery-in-linwood/ Five teenagers were arrested in Christchurch overnight after allegedly threatening a man with a knife before stealing his car. Sun, 03 May 2026 22:27:15 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/coroner-raises-importance-of-well-child-infant-checks-following-11-week-old-azariah-levi-s-death/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/coroner-raises-importance-of-well-child-infant-checks-following-11-week-old-azariah-levi-s-death/ When 11-week-old Azariah Levi died, he weighed around 3kg – about half what a baby of that age would typically weigh. Sun, 03 May 2026 21:12:02 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/man-arrested-after-military-style-weapons-intended-for-gangsters-found-in-home/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/man-arrested-after-military-style-weapons-intended-for-gangsters-found-in-home/ A West Auckland man has been arrested and charged after police found military-style firearms in his home. Fri, 01 May 2026 03:18:21 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/two-men-charged-after-motorists-in-northland-and-waitemat%C4%81-allegedly-followed-threatened-with-firearm/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/two-men-charged-after-motorists-in-northland-and-waitemat%C4%81-allegedly-followed-threatened-with-firearm/ Two men have been arrested and charged after allegedly stopping motorists and threatening them with a firearm. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:45:45 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/taup%C5%8D-fire-five-men-charged-after-alleged-arson-at-meth-lab/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/taup%C5%8D-fire-five-men-charged-after-alleged-arson-at-meth-lab/ Five men have been charged after an alleged arson at a building believed to be used to manufacture methamphetamine. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:41:43 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/auckland-airport-meth-bust-16-arrested-over-new-zealand-teen-drug-courier-scheme/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/auckland-airport-meth-bust-16-arrested-over-new-zealand-teen-drug-courier-scheme/ Customs have arrested 16 people in an investigation into drug smuggling syndicates recruiting teenagers to take methamphetamine through Auckland Airport. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:01:32 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/woolworths-security-guard-injured-after-attack-at-south-auckland-store/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/woolworths-security-guard-injured-after-attack-at-south-auckland-store/ A security guard at a South Auckland Woolworths has been taken to hospital after being attacked at work. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:20:29 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/cold-case-solved-as-erueti-wirihana-pleads-guilty-to-hastings-manslaughter-of-eddie-peters/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/cold-case-solved-as-erueti-wirihana-pleads-guilty-to-hastings-manslaughter-of-eddie-peters/ A cold case more than seven years old has been solved, with a gang member admitting that he killed Eddie Peters in Flaxmere, Hastings, in November 2018.  Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:54:54 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/anna-browne-court-challenge-life-sentence-inmate-fights-prison-phone-cap/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/anna-browne-court-challenge-life-sentence-inmate-fights-prison-phone-cap/ A woman who was jailed for life after stabbing her friend at a pamper party is challenging Corrections’ phone policy, saying it’s unfair she can no longer talk to her family for up to three hours a day.  Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:13:42 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/mehul-kathri-chethri-jailed-faces-deportation-over-doing-and-filming-indecent-acts-on-sleeping-girl/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/mehul-kathri-chethri-jailed-faces-deportation-over-doing-and-filming-indecent-acts-on-sleeping-girl/ Warning: This story contains details of sexual offending against children. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:16:29 Z