One man, two brutal killings two decades apart: How the mental health system ‘failed everybody’
But by early 2024 his mental health was rapidly declining, he was having troubles with his relationship and…
Social Investment Agency deputy resigns while under bullying, harassment investigation
Approached for comment in December, the SIA said it did not comment on individual employment matters. Asked why…
Drug kingpin Joshua Townshend avoids jail for $669k laundering, mephedrone ring
The raid signalled the end of Townshend’s criminal enterprise that involved importing and manufacturing drugs. An enterprise he’d…
Jevon McSkimming asked to pay back taxpayer-funded hotel nights with Ms Z
“It is appropriate for you to reimburse police for these 8-10 hotel stays, and you are asked to…
Robin Beets was killed at a dementia unit but his family don’t want the other patient charged
Nurses and caregivers said Beets was a “gentleman” and a “lovely guy”. In August 2023, Beets was assessed…
Disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming’s expenses revealed
RNZ earlier requested a copy of all expenses made by McSkimming under the Official Information Act (OIA), covering…
Police staff leave jobs after investigations into inappropriate content
On Monday, Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers told RNZ 10 police staff, five of whom have been stood down,…
Second priest at St Bede’s College was accused of sexual abuse by three complainants
The offending related to four boys who were boarding at St Bede’s College in Christchurch between 1996 and…
Corrections takes action against staff’s ‘unacceptable’ use of artificial intelligence
“This ensures AI use at Corrections occurs within an environment where we can manage privacy and security controls.”…
Australian satanic child sex abuse ring has alleged links to NZ
A spokesperson said any questions needed to be directed to the New Zealand Police. RNZ asked the police…
‘Grave concerns’ for missing woman Rowena Walker not seen for six months
“It appears that her last digital footprint, social media, phones, etc, was on the 15th of August 2025,…
Priest admitted sexual abuse nearly 20 years ago, church sent him overseas without notifying police
RNZ also revealed that the Society of Mary was made aware of allegations against the priest nearly 20…