Crime
Family violence unit unaware man dated, then stalked, harassed murder victim
Nathan Boulter made nearly 600 calls to her in two weeks, before stabbing her 55 times. Audio
Police aware violent stalker in area before he murdered woman
Police say a special multi-agency group that's goal is to prevent family violence and protect victims never did a threat assessment of a violent serial stalker who went on to kill weeks after being… Audio
Australian company to supply police's new roadside drug-testing kits
Police have confirmed a deal with an Australian company to provide detection devices for roadside drug testing.
Call for answers after serial stalker murders woman
"I just do not believe that we have the system right for our highest risk and our highest threat prisoners," the country's top victim advisor says. Audio
Chief Victims Advisor responds to recent murder conviction
The government's Chief Victims Advisor feels rage that victims feel responsible when their abuser goes on to harm again. Ruth Money spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Law firm boss 'constantly' watched porn in office
The man, whose name is suppressed, admits his behaviour was "egregious" after multiple employees complained.
Man charged after string of thefts from tourists
Police were alerted to a break-in of a campervan in Canterbury last month, one of multiple reports of a similar nature.
Police name prisoner who escaped hospital escort
A warrant to arrest 42-year-old Paul Kyle Peekay Rehua has been issued by police, who believe he is in the wider Waitematā area.
Woman who survived violent kidnapping speaks out as abuser admits to murder
"I've been trying so long to shine light on the fact that this person is dangerous". That from a woman who survived sustained abuse by a man who stalked and kidnapped her, almost 15 years ago. Today… Audio
'Guess who's coming to you': Killer makes 600 calls before fatal stabbing frenzy
Nathan Boulter hid behind a tree, watching his ex-girlfriend come home from the supermarket with her children. Then he struck.
'Dumbest thing I've done': Police Commissioner confesses to speeding ticket
Richard Chambers says he was "away with the fairies" when he was pulled over speeding last week.
One-tonne bronze 'Peace Bell' stolen from Auckland garden
An Auckland local board chair is astonished a bronze bell was stolen from the Japanese Garden in Henderson. Audio
Teen charged after massive fire at old Palmerston North pub
An 18-year-old is facing an arson charge and police say more people are likely to be arrested.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 13 December 2025
Nick Perry, a former Assistant Police Commissioner says the recent misconduct findings will have cops across the country feeling disappointed and let down ; Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster… Audio
Man who once kidnapped ex-girlfriend in 38-hour ordeal pleads guilty to woman's murder
It can now be revealed the man is Nathan Boulter.
RNZ’s Sam Sherwood with the latest on IPCA report
A woman who accused the disgraced former police Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming of sexual offending remains before the court on charges of harassing another police officer and his wife. National… Audio
Refugee businessman sentenced for $800,000 stolen car chop shop
A refugee from Afghanistan went on to establish a chop shop which received $800,000 worth of stolen cars.
Man faces over 10 charges after indiscriminate attacks
Several people were injured after a man walked down a West Auckland road assaulting people he came across, police say.
Survivors of abuse in care say government promises were hollow
A year on from the Prime Minister's apology, survivors of abuse in care have fired a shot across the bows of the government, telling them their promises were hollow and their actions are failing… Audio
Inside a 'cover-up': The top cops, the 'quasi investigation' and the officers who stood up
"It doesn't take a rocket scientist… Jevon has tried to get rid of this by making a complaint," wrote one officer, "... this looks like a cover-up."
