Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

nzreporter.bsky.social

@nzreporter.bsky.social

Child Exploitation on US Platform 1: Connor Heath Pleads Guilty: 18 Charges; Videos and Online Conversations; Prosecutor: It is the "Worst Kind of Offending"
open.substack.com/pub/thenzrep...

Child Exploitation on US Platform 1: Connor Heath Pleads Guilty: 18 Charges; Videos and Online Conversations; Prosecutor: It is the "Worst Kind of Offending"

On 19 December, Connor Dylan Heath (26) pleaded guilty in the Christchurch District Court to 18 charges of distributing 73 items of child sex material between 2022 and 2025, and one of possessing an o...

open.substack.com

February 3, 2026 at 4:28 AM

nzreporter.bsky.social

@nzreporter.bsky.social

"Greedy" Christchurch Ecstasy and Ketamine Dealer Pleads Guilty In District Court
open.substack.com/pub/thenzrep...

"Greedy" Christchurch Ecstasy and Ketamine Dealer Pleads Guilty In District Court

Christchurch Crimes News for 23 January 2026. Keeping You Informed. Subscribe to The New Zealand Reporter.

open.substack.com

January 23, 2026 at 3:16 AM

nzreporter.bsky.social

@nzreporter.bsky.social

James Holder Murder Trial: Cross-Examination
open.substack.com/pub/thenzrep...

James Holder Murder Trial: Cross-Examination

Christchurch Crime News for 17 November 2025. Subscribe to The New Zealand Reporter.

open.substack.com

November 17, 2025 at 1:14 AM

nzreporter.bsky.social

@nzreporter.bsky.social

In the Millions: Cyber Attacks on NZ Customs; Government Announces Internal and Border Crackdown on Meth
Subscriber to The New Zealand Reporter. open.substack.com/pub/thenzrep...

In the Millions: Cyber Attacks on NZ Customs; Government Announces Internal and Border Crackdown on Meth

The Cyber-Attack Series. Subscribe to The New Zealand Reporter

open.substack.com

November 17, 2025 at 12:43 AM

nzreporter.bsky.social

@nzreporter.bsky.social

Home-Made Weapon Charge Plus: Aaron Mckenzie Refused Bail
Subscribe to The New Zealand Reporter. open.substack.com/pub/thenzrep...

Home-Made Weapon Charge Plus: Aaron Mckenzie Refused Bail

Christchurch Crime News: 17 November 2025. Subscribe to The New Zealand Reporter.

open.substack.com

November 17, 2025 at 12:42 AM

nzreporter.bsky.social

@nzreporter.bsky.social

[Updated] "You're Lying to the Court," The Prosecutor Said to Mr. Holder During His Christchurch Murder Trial.
open.substack.com/pub/thenzrep...

[Updated] "You're Lying to the Court," The Prosecutor Said to Mr. Holder During His Christchurch Murder Trial.

On 31 October, Aranui man James Holder was found guilty of the 2024 murder of David Bridgwater. This article includes links to previous articles.

open.substack.com

November 11, 2025 at 3:39 AM

nzreporter.bsky.social

@nzreporter.bsky.social

Break-In At Under Investigation, Says Chemist Warehouse Westfield. Top Perfume Brands Likely Target.
open.substack.com/pub/thenzrep...

Break-In At Under Investigation, Says Chemist Warehouse Westfield. Top Perfume Brands Likely Target.

Christchurch Crime News for 11 November 2025. Subscribe to The New Zealand Reporter.

open.substack.com

November 11, 2025 at 3:38 AM

nzreporter.bsky.social

@nzreporter.bsky.social

Cropley Acquitted On Kidnapping and GBH; Boden, Burt and Boyes Go Down on All Charges
open.substack.com/pub/thenzrep...

Cropley Acquitted On Kidnapping and GBH; Boden, Burt and Boyes Go Down on All Charges

Joseph Cropley's lawyer Nick Rout spoke to The New Zealand Reporter, after a jury of six men and six women delivered its verdict on a case involving murder, kidnapping, GBH and meth-dealing.

open.substack.com

November 6, 2025 at 2:22 AM

nzreporter.bsky.social

@nzreporter.bsky.social

New Brighton Man Implicated in Thefts Nearing $100,000 in Wellington and Farther Afield, Police Allege. Heat Pump Company Allegedly Goes Under Due to Losses
open.substack.com/pub/thenzrep...

New Brighton Man Implicated in Thefts Close to $100,000 Thefts in Wellington and Farther Afield, Police Allege. Heat Pump Company Allegedly Goes Under Due to Losses

Christchurch Crime News for 6 November 2025. Subscribe to The New Zealand Reporter.

open.substack.com

November 6, 2025 at 2:21 AM

nzreporter.bsky.social

@nzreporter.bsky.social

11 Victims in Mail Thefts, Police Allege
open.substack.com/pub/thenzrep...

11 Victims in Mail Thefts, Police Allege

Christchurch Crimes News for 6 November 2025. Subscribe to The New Zealand Reporter.

open.substack.com

November 6, 2025 at 2:21 AM

nzreporter.bsky.social

@nzreporter.bsky.social

It's "Never Going to be Over," Says Jason Bridgwater After Jurors Deliver Guilty Verdict in James Holder Murder Trial
open.substack.com/pub/thenzrep...

It's "Never Going to be Over," Says Jason Bridgwater After Jurors Deliver Guilty Verdict in James Holder Murder Trial

3 November 2025. The New Zealand Reporter.

open.substack.com

November 3, 2025 at 12:45 AM

nzreporter.bsky.social

@nzreporter.bsky.social

Holder Stashed Gun in Red Zone, Cut It Up With An Angle Grinder and Puts It In The Sea.
open.substack.com/pub/thenzrep...

Holder Stashed Gun in Red Zone, Cut It Up With An Angle Grinder and Puts It In The Sea.

The James Holder murder trial. Share, like, comment on, and subscribe to The New Zealand Reporter.

open.substack.com

October 30, 2025 at 3:40 AM

nzreporter.bsky.social

@nzreporter.bsky.social

James Holder Murder Trial: Day 6: Jury Hears 8 Intercepted Mobile Calls
open.substack.com/pub/thenzrep...

James Holder Murder Trial: Day 6: Jury Hears 8 Intercepted Mobile Calls

The New Zealand Reporter. Supporting your need to know. Subscribe to The NZR for news.

open.substack.com

October 21, 2025 at 1:05 AM

nzreporter.bsky.social

@nzreporter.bsky.social

MACPAC Stores Hit 6 Times Since August
Christchurch crime news for 18 October 2025. Like, share, comment on, listen to, read and subscribe to The New Zealand Reporter. Updated.
open.substack.com/pub/thenzrep...