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. Sun, 10 May 2026 11:15:27 Z en 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 https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/former-tv3-host-celebrity-treasure-island-contestant-duncan-garner-pleads-not-guilty-to-auckland-driving-charge/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/former-tv3-host-celebrity-treasure-island-contestant-duncan-garner-pleads-not-guilty-to-auckland-driving-charge/ Prominent New Zealand broadcaster Duncan Garner has pleaded not guilty to driving without a licence. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:03:51 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/pukekohe-hit-and-run-murder-trial-cctv-shows-toni-ashley-crawford-crashing-into-teri-rhind/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/pukekohe-hit-and-run-murder-trial-cctv-shows-toni-ashley-crawford-crashing-into-teri-rhind/ Less than two hours after she hit a stranger with her car on a residential South Auckland street - leaving the pedestrian fatally injured on the side of the road - Toni-Ashley Crawford appeared to be concentrating on a potential hook-up.  Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:21:46 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/nelson-court-marching-coach-jodie-wastney-used-team-trip-fundraising-cash-for-shopping/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/nelson-court-marching-coach-jodie-wastney-used-team-trip-fundraising-cash-for-shopping/ A youth marching team was unable to travel to a national competition after a trusted coach stole thousands of dollars from the fundraising kitty. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:55:06 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/woman-and-two-young-children-killed-in-hastings-flowers-laid-at-scene-as-police-confirm-new-details/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/woman-and-two-young-children-killed-in-hastings-flowers-laid-at-scene-as-police-confirm-new-details/ Flowers are being laid at the scene of a suspected triple-homicide that left a woman and two children under 3 years old dead in suburban Hastings. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:01:20 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/auckland-murderer-malcolm-rewa-nz-s-most-notorious-rapist-sentenced-after-new-crime-emerges/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/auckland-murderer-malcolm-rewa-nz-s-most-notorious-rapist-sentenced-after-new-crime-emerges/ Convicted murderer Malcolm Rewa, one of New Zealand’s most notorious serial rapists, now has yet another sentence added to his substantial criminal record thanks to the decades-long persistence of a teenage survivor who never forgot his sadistic and terrifying treatment of her in a chance encounter nearly 40 years ago.  Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:26:03 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/gulf-harbour-body-in-bag-case-kaixiao-liu-and-family-set-to-go-to-trial-in-auckland-for-manslaughter/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/gulf-harbour-body-in-bag-case-kaixiao-liu-and-family-set-to-go-to-trial-in-auckland-for-manslaughter/ An Auckland family charged with interfering with human remains after a woman’s body wrapped in plastic was found floating off Gulf Harbour will instead be going to trial next month for manslaughter. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:31:10 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/megan-aitken-jailed-after-fight-outside-nelson-msd-office-leaves-victim-with-smashed-teeth/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/megan-aitken-jailed-after-fight-outside-nelson-msd-office-leaves-victim-with-smashed-teeth/ A fight between two women outside a Ministry of Social Development office ended with one in prison, and the other with her teeth knocked out. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:12:36 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/auckland-mum-stormy-ryder-pleads-guilty-to-disabled-toddler-s-homicide-inside-takanini-home/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/auckland-mum-stormy-ryder-pleads-guilty-to-disabled-toddler-s-homicide-inside-takanini-home/ The mother of a disabled toddler who refused to let medical professionals into her house as her son starved to death pleaded guilty to manslaughter today, just minutes before her jury trial was set to begin.  Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:54:32 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/wellington-woman-irene-katsougiannis-died-from-blow-with-heavy-ornament-coroner/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/wellington-woman-irene-katsougiannis-died-from-blow-with-heavy-ornament-coroner/ By RNZ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:06:32 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/dunedin-based-drug-catchers-sentenced-after-international-syndicate-uncovered/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/dunedin-based-drug-catchers-sentenced-after-international-syndicate-uncovered/ Two men involved in an international drug importation scheme have been sentenced in the Dunedin District Court, with one jailed and the other spared prison after being described as an unwitting “catcher”. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:35:53 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/katikati-fatal-dog-attack-accused-owners-reappear-in-court-no-pleas-entered/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/katikati-fatal-dog-attack-accused-owners-reappear-in-court-no-pleas-entered/ Two people charged in relation to the death of a Katikati boy attacked by dogs have made their second court appearances. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:41:51 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/christchurch-assaults-police-link-colombo-st-attack-and-bradford-park-stabbing/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/christchurch-assaults-police-link-colombo-st-attack-and-bradford-park-stabbing/ Two separate assaults in Christchurch, one of them a stabbing, are believed to be linked. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:05:04 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/fuel-thefts-on-the-rise-as-police-arrest-two-men-in-christchurch-and-hamilton/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/fuel-thefts-on-the-rise-as-police-arrest-two-men-in-christchurch-and-hamilton/ Fuel thefts are rising across the country, with two men appearing in court following separate early-morning incidents that police say highlight a growing trend. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:53:45 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/horowhenua-mayor-says-street-racing-events-are-being-used-to-intimidate/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/horowhenua-mayor-says-street-racing-events-are-being-used-to-intimidate/ By RNZ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:42:24 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/sandy-younes-sentenced-for-auckland-bank-scam-in-which-woman-lost-life-savings/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/sandy-younes-sentenced-for-auckland-bank-scam-in-which-woman-lost-life-savings/ Auckland resident Sandy Younes was serving a non-custodial sentence for helping to cover up a homicide when she turned her attention to a bank impersonation scam in which one victim lost her life savings.  Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:48:28 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/repeat-offender-jerry-moka-sentenced-in-whang%C4%81rei-for-raping-friend-s-daughter/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/repeat-offender-jerry-moka-sentenced-in-whang%C4%81rei-for-raping-friend-s-daughter/ WARNING: This article discusses sexual violence and may be upsetting for some readers Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:01:13 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/man-arrested-in-otukaikino-stream-after-belfast-stolen-vehicle-crash/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/man-arrested-in-otukaikino-stream-after-belfast-stolen-vehicle-crash/ A man has been arrested after allegedly colliding with another motorist while driving in a stolen vehicle, before jumping into a stream in an attempt to evade police. 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