Youth crime is a constant issue in New Zealand – and in the last few years, stories of ram raids, violent attacks and spree offending have dominated the headlines.

Successive governments have tried to tackle the problem – introducing various policies, programs and plans and even changing legislation.

There has been some success, but for some youth offenders, it seems there is nothing anyone can say or do to stop their often terrifying and relentless behaviour.

In this episode of A Moment In Crime host Anna Leask examines the life of one of hte country's worst youth offenders - Paddy.

She also speaks with Principal Youth Court Judge Ida Malosi about the issues around young offenders, how they can be stopped and who is responsible. 

To read more about Paddy click here.

The series is written and hosted by Leask – who specialises in crime and justice. She joined the Herald in 2008 and has worked as a journalist for 19 years with a particular focus on family and gender-based violence, child abuse, sexual violence, homicides, mental health and youth crime.

If you have a crime or case you would like to hear more about, email anna.leask@nzme.co.nz.

A Moment in Crime is available on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes are released monthly.

 

Youth crime is a constant issue in New Zealand &ndash; and in the last few years, stories of ram raids, violent attacks and spree offending have dominated the headlines.
Successive governments have tried to tackle the problem &ndash; introducing various policies, programs and plans and even changing legislation.
There has been some success, but for some youth offenders, it seems there is nothing anyone can say or do to stop their often terrifying and relentless behaviour.
In this episode of A Moment In Crime host Anna Leask examines the life of one of hte country's worst youth offenders - Paddy.
She also speaks with Principal Youth Court Judge Ida Malosi about the issues around young offenders, how they can be stopped and who is responsible.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/youth-courts-most-challenging-offender-judge-reveals-critical-missed-opportunities-to-stop-him/QO2HB2AWYBFDHABR76XUYWNJWM/">To read more about Paddy click here.</a>
The series is written and hosted by Leask &ndash; who specialises in crime and justice. She joined the Herald in 2008 and has worked as a journalist for 19 years with a particular focus on family and gender-based violence, child abuse, sexual violence, homicides, mental health and youth crime.
If you have a crime or case you would like to hear more about, email <a href="mailto:anna.leask@nzme.co.nz">anna.leask@nzme.co.nz</a>.
A Moment in Crime is available on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1049-a-moment-in-crime-49194262/?follow=true&amp;pname=nzh_web&amp;sc=follow">iHeartRadio</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/a-moment-in-crime/id1479924698">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1BDLPFGYFepIqJLbprM6nA">Spotify</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes are released monthly.
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From the NZ Herald newsroom comes A Moment in Crime - a podcast delving into some of New Zealand’s biggest cases.

Anna Leask has been a crime and justice reporter at the Herald for more than a decade.

Each month she'll take you inside some of our most infamous incidents, notorious offenders and behind the scenes of high profile trials and events to show you what’s really happening in your backyard.

From the NZ Herald newsroom comes A Moment in Crime - a podcast delving into some of New Zealand’s biggest cases. Anna Leask has been a crime and justice reporter at the Herald for more than a decade. Each month she'll take you inside some of our most infamous incidents, notorious offenders and behind the scenes of high profile trials and events to show you what’s really happening in your backyard.

From the NZ Herald newsroom comes A Moment in Crime - a podcast delving into some of New Zealand’s biggest cases.

Anna Leask has been a crime and justice reporter at the Herald for more than a decade.

Each month she'll take you inside some of our...

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