New Zealanders lost a gross total of $265 million to scammers in the 12 months leading to November 2025, according to data from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Organised fraudsters are increasingly exploiting consumers during major life milestones, such as buying a home or navigating a job interview, when individuals are rushed, stressed, … Read more
An internal New Zealand Police review has found that a 2011 sexual assault investigation led by former Detective Senior Sergeant Darren Folau was “poor,” resulting in a complainant being “not listened to and not believed” while a young man’s sporting career was prioritized, according to an RNZ report published in 2025. Territorial Superintendent Ross McKay … Read more
Forensic Evidence Takes Center Stage in D4vd Murder Trial Prosecutors presented detailed forensic findings during the second day of D4vd’s preliminary hearing, alleging the singer dismembered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez in his Hollywood garage. Los Angeles Police Department criminalist Lauren Wallace testified that bloodstains matching Rivas Hernandez’s DNA were found on garage floor mats, detected … Read more
A woman who embedded herself in the life of a murder suspect to investigate the 1989 death of 15-year-old Annette Mason has testified that her actions were a “reckless” attempt to solve the cold case. The testimony was delivered during a one-day hearing in Brisbane for the long-running inquest into the teenager’s death, which remains … Read more
A Narrow Escape on Domain Rd A Bay of Plenty father was forced to dive out of the way of a reversing vehicle after a road rage confrontation on Domain Rd in Pāpāmoa Beach yesterday afternoon. Police arrived at the scene shortly after 2pm on Tuesday to investigate reports of a dispute between road users … Read more
The European Commission has fined AliExpress €550 million (NZ$1.074 billion) for failing to prevent the sale of unsafe and counterfeit goods. This penalty, the largest issued under the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA), follows a series of enforcement actions against major online marketplaces, including a €200 million (NZ$390 million) fine for Temu and a … Read more
Auckland Police are seeking public assistance to identify an individual seen near a fatal house fire in Onehunga on May 22. The blaze at a Trafalgar Street property, which claimed the life of 70-year-old Geoffrey Rollinson, occurred at approximately 7.20am. Authorities are currently working to determine the circumstances surrounding the fire, which required a significant … Read more
New Zealand Police have issued a formal warning regarding an increase in sophisticated cryptocurrency scams where perpetrators impersonate law enforcement and exchange representatives to steal funds. According to Detective Inspector Stuart Mills, victims have reported losses totaling millions of dollars, with scammers using personal identity documents to build false credibility. How Scammers Impersonate Law Enforcement … Read more
Police are uncovering a persistent trend of rental properties being repurposed as cannabis grow houses, with 17 recent discoveries in West Auckland alone. Insurance Implications and Claims Cannabis-related insurance claims have risen by approximately 17 percent over the last five years, according to an AMI spokesperson. While coverage is available, it is not guaranteed. Dan … Read more
Police are investigating a disorder incident at the Monkey House Lounge and Cabaret in Whitianga, following allegations that members of the Mercury Bay Rugby Club engaged in aggressive and misogynistic behavior. Venue owners reported that a group of men refused to leave the premises, resulting in a physical altercation that left a performer injured. The … Read more