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Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:28:30 Z en 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. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:25:51 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/rotorua-man-accused-of-making-and-importing-hallucinogenic-drug-dmt/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/rotorua-man-accused-of-making-and-importing-hallucinogenic-drug-dmt/ A Rotorua man accused of making and importing a class-A hallucinogenic drug is also facing a charge that he didn’t pay a sex worker. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:19:55 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/auckland-caregiver-zeak-smith-jailed-for-sexual-abuse-of-disabled-teen/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/auckland-caregiver-zeak-smith-jailed-for-sexual-abuse-of-disabled-teen/ A man who abused his role as a part-time special needs caregiver, repeatedly coercing a teen with intellectual disabilities to engage in sexual contact with him, has lost his bids for a non-custodial sentence and permanent name suppression. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:01:28 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/medical-child-abuse-trial-detective-says-mother-avoided-police-when-told-her-home-was-being-searched/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/medical-child-abuse-trial-detective-says-mother-avoided-police-when-told-her-home-was-being-searched/ A mother accused of deliberately harming her child during medical treatment evaded police when told they were searching her home, a detective says. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 03:18:34 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/david-seymour-to-present-grieving-mum-s-tougher-sentences-petition-to-parliament/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/david-seymour-to-present-grieving-mum-s-tougher-sentences-petition-to-parliament/ Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour is set to present an 8000-strong signed petition to Parliament from a grieving mum who wants tougher sentences for violent offenders. Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:33:12 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/pt-england-homicide-amy-parker-pleads-guilty-to-manslaughter-of-auckland-businessman/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/pt-england-homicide-amy-parker-pleads-guilty-to-manslaughter-of-auckland-businessman/ A woman who was jointly charged with murder in 2024 had already been serving a sentence of electronically monitored home detention for an unrelated case when a businessman was stabbed and run over with his own car in East Auckland.  Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:47:01 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/grant-organ-lost-control-of-his-car-before-he-fishtailed-and-crashed-into-tree-killing-wife/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/grant-organ-lost-control-of-his-car-before-he-fishtailed-and-crashed-into-tree-killing-wife/ A day out to go and watch a soccer game turned to devastation for a family after a man lost control of his car, fishtailed, and crashed into a tree, killing his wife. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:38:26 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/doctor-in-nelson-trial-says-flagging-suspected-medical-child-abuse-was-a-huge-call/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/doctor-in-nelson-trial-says-flagging-suspected-medical-child-abuse-was-a-huge-call/ A specialist children’s doctor who flagged suspected medical child abuse in a young patient says it was a huge call to make. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:41:08 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/burglars-in-herne-bay-jewellery-heist-stole-cheap-materials-but-caused-thousands-worth-of-damage/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/burglars-in-herne-bay-jewellery-heist-stole-cheap-materials-but-caused-thousands-worth-of-damage/ Three destructive burglars who broke into a luxury jewellery store in a prestigious Auckland suburb left with cheap samples but caused thousands in damage. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:17:26 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/former-waikato-police-officer-sentenced-for-fleecing-68k-from-vulnerable-victim/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/former-waikato-police-officer-sentenced-for-fleecing-68k-from-vulnerable-victim/ A police officer tasked with helping a vulnerable pensioner who had $14,000 stolen from her bank cards went on to steal a further $68,000 from her. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 22:19:58 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/serious-fraud-office-considers-findings-of-investigation-into-former-mp-paul-eagle-s-role-as-chatham-islands-chief-executive/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/serious-fraud-office-considers-findings-of-investigation-into-former-mp-paul-eagle-s-role-as-chatham-islands-chief-executive/ The Serious Fraud Office says it is considering the findings of an investigation into Paul Eagle over his time at Chatham Islands Council. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:21:51 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/richard-leman-murder-trial-man-guilty-of-murdering-dismembering-and-decapitating-christchurch-father-of-three/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/richard-leman-murder-trial-man-guilty-of-murdering-dismembering-and-decapitating-christchurch-father-of-three/ The man accused of murdering, dismembering and decapitating Christchurch father-of-three Richard Leman and dumping his partial remains in the boot of his own car has been found guilty. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:16:52 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/north-shore-university-student-attacked-on-bus-home-through-mairangi-bay-police-link-36yo-man-to-assault/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/north-shore-university-student-attacked-on-bus-home-through-mairangi-bay-police-link-36yo-man-to-assault/ A student travelling on an Auckland Transport bus through the North Shore has been left shaken after an unprovoked assault while on his way home from university. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:56:06 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/murderer-nathan-boulter-second-in-family-behind-bars-for-life-for-domestic-violence-killing/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/murderer-nathan-boulter-second-in-family-behind-bars-for-life-for-domestic-violence-killing/ The man who stabbed a Christchurch woman to death at her own home after she ended their relationship is not the first violent offender in his family to be jailed for murdering an ex-partner, the Herald can reveal.  Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:38:02 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/k-rd-pack-rape-trial-3-auckland-men-found-guilty-of-raping-german-tourist-on-new-year-s-morning/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/k-rd-pack-rape-trial-3-auckland-men-found-guilty-of-raping-german-tourist-on-new-year-s-morning/ Warning: This story deals with allegations of sexual assault and may be upsetting. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:15:38 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/judge-warns-anaru-yardley-jail-doors-will-keep-swinging-without-change-after-new-plymouth-stabbing/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/judge-warns-anaru-yardley-jail-doors-will-keep-swinging-without-change-after-new-plymouth-stabbing/ A homeless man living in his car stabbed a man twice after being told to “bugger off” from the property’s front lawn, saying he could “do whatever he wanted”. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:36:41 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/mother-jailed-after-ignoring-driving-ban-13-times-caught-with-children-in-the-car/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/mother-jailed-after-ignoring-driving-ban-13-times-caught-with-children-in-the-car/ A mother now on her 13th conviction for driving while banned, including while she had children in the car, has been sent to prison after a judge’s patience ran out. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:37:33 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/malcolm-rewa-dna-breakthrough-links-serial-rapist-to-1988-teen-attack/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/malcolm-rewa-dna-breakthrough-links-serial-rapist-to-1988-teen-attack/ Warning: This story contains distressing content and deals with sexual assault  Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:58:07 Z