Crime
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 7 November 2025
As the Government looks to double the number of concerts at Eden Park, attention is also turning to Christchurch; Police are worried they might be tarnished after former Deputy Police Commissioner… Audio
Password to Louvre's CCTV network was recently just 'LOUVRE'
The holes in the Louvre's security weren't all physical. In the virtual realm its track record left much to be desired, a new report has revealed.
Anatomy of a downfall: The end of McSkimming's 29-year police career
The country's second-highest ranking police officer oversaw road policing and operational services - he was also secretly watching child sexual exploitation and bestiality. Audio
Homeless becoming more desperate, court worker says
A frontline worker at Auckland District Court says more people with complex mental health and addiction problems are coming to her for help. Audio
Police Assn concerned about fallout following McSkimming case
Police are worried they might be tarnished after former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual exploitation and bestiality material. Police Association… Audio
'Just kept escalating': Former police boss' offensive search terms revealed
Court documents reveal the extent of former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming's viewing of objectionable material on his work devices,
Trio found guilty of killing Canterbury man Anaru Moana
The 37-year-old disappeared in December 2021 and his body has never been found, despite extensive police efforts.
McSkimming pleads possessing child exploitation and bestiality material
Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming has pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual exploitation and bestiality material. The 52-year-old appeared in the Wellington District Court on… Audio
Mexico president calls for tougher laws after being groped on street
Claudia Sheinbaum wamts to make sexual harassment a criminal offence nationwide after a man groped and tried to kiss her.
New crime cemetery tour part of Wellington Heritage Festival
Nineteenth century crime and punishment is the focus of a cemetery tour now on as part of the Wellington Heritage Festival. Kate Green reports. Audio
Police name victim of central Auckland homicide
Luisa Qelesenikau Mate, 38, was found dead on Saturday evening.
'You got it wrong': Cop sprayed compliant motorist with pepper spray three times
The judge found the officer's actions were not only unlawful, but unwarranted, as the victim had not done anything wrong.
Feature interview: An insight into wildlife trafficking
On the outskirts of Malawi's commercial capital in South East Africa, two of the world's most vulnerable groups, children and wildlife, were being exploited at an orphanage established by a Taiwanese… Audio
The Tom Phillips recordings: Why the police say they won't prosecute Stuff
Duelling opinion pieces have been published this morning, after the news site posted police audio from the night fugitive dad died.
The hidden rise of organised crime networks in New Zealand and the Pacific
In the past seven years, the price of methamphetamine has dropped by 36 percent. In that same period, food prices have risen by about 37 percent. Writer Danyl McLauchlan joins Emile Donovan. Audio
'Creeped out and disgusted' - Teacher sent late-night sexualised messages to teen students
A teenage girl whose teacher messaged her late into the night said she felt "creeped out and disgusted" by his advances.
Over 100 officers under investigation for allegedly faking breath tests
About 120 officers are now under investigation after allegedly falsifying 30,000 alcohol breath tests. The tests that were "falsely or erroneously recorded" were only discovered after the police built… Audio
Thieves stealing wire from power poles cause life-threatening hazard
Waipā Networks has had more than 40 electrical earthing wire thefts across their network since the beginning of August.
Man charged over mass stabbing attack on train - here's what we know
Anthony Williams, 32, is facing 10 counts of attempted murder over the attack.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 4 November 2025
In today's episode, Iwi leaders will meet with Te Pati Maori leadership at Parliament on Tuesday in an effort to put a stop to extraordinary infighting; A top financial crime prevention expert says… Audio
