Ric Stevens
New ZealandjournalistMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Ric Stevens is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in political reporting and crime coverage, currently working with NZME’s Open Justice team in Hawke’s Bay. His background as a probation officer informs his writing in the crime and justice sector, and he has been recognized for his insightful reporting on various legal matters.
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Ric Stevens is a journalist who has worked for various news agencies and is currently part of NZME’s Open Justice team.
Sex-offending former ambulance officer Christopher King remains on ankle bracelet, can’t enter Hawke’s BayNew Zealand· 2026-08-04
Ric Stevens is a journalist who has reported on crime and justice in New Zealand.
Vietnamese couple brought to NZ to run cannabis grow house in Auckland served with deportation ordersNew Zealand· 2026-08-02
Ric Stevens spent many years working for the former New Zealand Press Association news agency.
Hastings man found guilty of attempted rape, sexual violation and assault of young woman in his homeNew Zealand· 2026-07-10
Ric Stevens spent many years working for the former New Zealand Press Association news agency.
Herald morning quiz: July 8 - New Zealand NewsNew Zealand· 2026-07-07
Ric Stevens spent many years working for the former New Zealand Press Association news agency.
Fieldays: Planning already underway for 2027 after bumper 2026 turnoutNew Zealand· 2026-07-07Ric Stevens is a journalist who has worked for various news agencies and is currently based in Hawke’s Bay.
US celebrates 250 years in the middle of one of its biggest stress tests – EditorialNew Zealand· 2026-07-07
Ric Stevens is a journalist who has reported on crime and justice issues.
Jet boss warns of fatal crash risk unless Govt acts on CAA problemsNew Zealand· 2026-07-07
Ric Stevens spent many years working for the former New Zealand Press Association news agency.
Fire crews save stranded motorist trapped four hours in Canterbury floodNew Zealand· 2026-07-07
Ric Stevens spent many years working for the former New Zealand Press Association news agency.
Napier trial told young woman feared for her life at hands of older man she was living withNew Zealand· 2026-07-07Ric Stevens spent many years working for the former New Zealand Press Association news agency, including as a political reporter at Parliament.
Man faces 27 charges alleging sexual and physical abuse of young womanNew Zealand· 2026-07-06Ric Stevens is a journalist who has reported on the case and has experience in the crime and justice sphere.
Supreme Court turns down Australian extradition bid for Kiwi over 2014 carpark assaultNew Zealand· 2026-06-23
Ric Stevens has worked as a political reporter and is currently with NZME’s Open Justice team.
Lisale Foaese, driver in double fatal Wellington motorway crash, had undiagnosed dementiaNew Zealand· 2026-06-19
Ric Stevens has worked for various news agencies and is currently with NZME’s Open Justice team.
Woman steps in to protect baby with head injuries when Oranga Tamariki fails to actNew Zealand· 2026-05-30
Ric Stevens spent many years working for the former New Zealand Press Association news agency.
Northland teacher Patrick Heke struck off for hitting students with a stick and a guitarNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
Ric Stevens has worked as a political reporter and is currently part of NZME’s Open Justice team.
April Nordstrom, of Whangārei, has teacher registration cancelled after sexual relationship with studentNew Zealand· 2026-02-26
Ric Stevens has spent many years working as a political reporter and joined NZME’s Open Justice team in 2022.
Hawke’s Bay man Jahvis Taiaroa jailed, put on child sex offender register for rape of 14yo girlNew Zealand· 2026-02-26
Ric Stevens has extensive experience as a political reporter and is currently part of NZME’s Open Justice team.
Auckland woman Jemima Wasson beat boyfriend’s sleeping brother around head with a frying panNew Zealand· 2026-02-22
Ric Stevens is a journalist who has spent many years working for various news agencies and is currently based in Hawke’s Bay.
Drug-dealer flees Australia, trying to evade justice in Far NorthNew Zealand· 2026-02-22
Ric Stevens has spent many years working for various news agencies and is currently part of NZME’s Open Justice team.
Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority: Guard punched elderly man who looked at himNew Zealand· 2026-02-21
Ric Stevens is a journalist who has worked for various news agencies and is currently part of NZME’s Open Justice team.
NZ man in Australia kept on committing crime despite a warning - now he’s a 501 deporteeNew Zealand· 2026-02-20
Ric Stevens spent many years working for the former New Zealand Press Association news agency, including as a political reporter at Parliament.
Kiwi 501 with ‘abhorrent’ family violence history can’t return to family in AustraliaNew Zealand· 2026-02-15
Ric Stevens spent many years working for the former New Zealand Press Association news agency.
NZ citizen Sauni Sini becomes 501 deportee from Australia for family violence offendingNew Zealand· 2026-02-06
Ric Stevens spent many years working for the former New Zealand Press Association news agency, including as a political reporter at Parliament.
Jailed Auckland accountant Thirusivan Rajah won’t have to pay back $420,000 he stoleNew Zealand· 2026-01-26
Ric Stevens spent many years working for the former NZ Press Association news agency, including as a political reporter at Parliament.
Tenancy Tribunal awards almost $20k in damages after infant boy exposed to lead in Napier rented houseNew Zealand· 2026-01-24
Ric Stevens spent many years working for the former New Zealand Press Association news agency.
Advertising complaints board finds F-word branding not likely to be offensiveNew Zealand· 2026-01-14
Ric Stevens has extensive experience in journalism, particularly in crime and justice reporting.
501 deportee Mana Herman stabbed Hastings motorist in the neckNew Zealand· 2025-12-20
Ric Stevens has worked for various news agencies and is currently part of NZME’s Open Justice team.
Coroner issues warning after girl, 7, run over by mower in Hawke’s Bay farm accidentNew Zealand· 2025-12-09
Ric Stevens has spent many years working as a political reporter and joined NZME’s Open Justice team in 2022.
Simon Mutonhori ordered to pay $33,000 court costs in dispute with Wairoa District CouncilNew Zealand· 2025-12-08
Ric Stevens spent many years working for the former New Zealand Press Association news agency, including as a political reporter at Parliament.
Hoki Matete denied parole again but will be reconsidered in 2026, after 20 years in preventive detentionNew Zealand· 2025-12-07
Ric Stevens spent many years working for the former New Zealand Press Association news agency, including as a political reporter at Parliament.
Crown seeks forfeiture of Mongrel Mob gang pad in Mataura, the scene of ‘torturous’ beatingsNew Zealand· 2025-12-06
