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Customs arrests passenger for 31 kg of meth in suitcases

A 24-year-old woman has appeared in the Manukau District Court today after Customs officers found an estimated 31 kilograms of methamphetamine in her checked-in...

Armed robbers smash Into Takapuna restaurant

Staff at Tokyo Bay, a Japanese restaurant on Auckland’s North Shore, endured a terrifying ordeal on Sunday night when armed robbers smashed through safety...

Arrest made in Middlemore Hospital firearms incident

One man faces court, as the Police investigation continues into a firearms incident outside an Auckland hospital. Counties Manukau CIB have been investigating since 4...

Auckland FC blitz Melbourne FC to reclaim top spot

Auckland FC ended their form slump with a commanding 3-0 victory over league leaders Melbourne FC at Mount Smart Stadium, reclaiming the top spot...

Police investigate Newmarket Station fight as one man hospitalised

A section of Auckland's Newmarket Station was cordoned off after a fight between two men around 4:30 pm resulted in one man being hospitalised...

Police remind public of airspace restrictions during SailGP racing in Auckland

Police are urging the public to adhere to airspace restrictions in place over parts of the Waitematā Harbour during the SailGP racing event from...

Three arrested following Mount Wellington firearms incident

Three people have been taken into custody following a firearms incident in Mount Wellington last night. At about 8.40pm, there was an altercation between two...

Time running out to claim $100,000 reward in Arthur Easton investigation

A reward for information to identify the person responsible for murdering Arthur Easton 39 years ago will expire in 7 days. Police announced a $100,000...

Man shot during firearms incident at Auckland bar

A man was seriously injured in a shooting at Apple Jacks Bar and Eatery in Auckland’s Highland Park on Thursday night. Police were called at...

Public safety threatened as thieves steal $75k worth of road safety fencing

Auckland Transport (AT) is appealing to the public for help after the theft of road safety fencing valued at $75,000 from multiple sites across...

Golriz Ghahraman faces new shoplifting allegations – report

Former Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman, who resigned from Parliament in early 2024 amid multiple shoplifting convictions, is now under investigation for an alleged...

Police seek witnesses after arson near Raglan airfield threatens campgrounds

Authorities are appealing for witnesses after a fire near Raglan Airfield sparked an emergency response late yesterday afternoon. The blaze was reported just after 5...

Body located at Piha Beach

Police have located a body in the Piha Beach area on Tuesday night. At around 5.10pm, Police were notified of the body on the shoreline. While...

Auckland man faces charges over inappropriate and violent behaviour

Police have arrested a man in Ponsonby after acting aggressively towards the public on Tuesday afternoon. As part of enquiries, Police are also wanting to...

Woman arrested at Glenfield Mall

A woman is in Police custody following an earlier altercation involving a person known to her in the Glenfield area. The incident occurred just before...

Four arrested after attempted break-In at Pt. Chev. construction site

Police have arrested four people following an attempted break-in at a construction site on Parr Road North, Point Chevalier, late Sunday night. The incident occurred...

Auckland commuters face train closures as rail network undergoes critical upgrades

Auckland commuters returning from the holiday break faced disruptions as buses replaced trains across the rail network, which is closed for critical upgrades throughout...

Crews work overnight to repair burst water main on Auckland’s Queen Street

Crews worked through the night to repair a burst water main at the corner of Queen and Wakefield Streets in Auckland, restoring water supply...

Auckland FC stunned by Perth Glory

Auckland FC missed a chance to reclaim the top spot in the A-League Men after a surprise 1-0 defeat to struggling Perth Glory at...

Man dies in water-related incident in Mt. Wellington

A man has died following a water-related incident off the coast of Mount Wellington, Auckland today. Police responded to Mount Wellington around 3:45pm following reports...

Police investigating death in Avondale – Update: Man charged with murder

Police are investigating the death of a woman in Avondale overnight. Officers were called to a Holly Street property shortly after 1:30am today, where they...

Knife-wielding man found hiding up a tree following hours-long chase

A man who allegedly stole a vehicle at knife-point, drove dangerously through northern Auckland and rammed a police car has been found hiding up...

Search underway for missing fisherman at Piha Beach

Authorities have launched an urgent search for a fisherman who was reported missing at Piha Beach early this afternoon. Police were alerted at approximately 1:50...

Migrant worker dies after scissor lift fall in Auckland

Chinese migrant worker Jun Jiang, who fell from a scissor lift at SD Aluminium in Auckland on December 28, has died in hospital after...

Police appeal for information following child’s death in East Tāmaki

Authorities are seeking public assistance as they investigate the death of a child in East Tāmaki, Auckland, on Sunday night. A 37-year-old man appeared in...

Five arrested after armed robbery at Karaka service station

A raft of Police resources has rounded up five people believed to have robbed a Karaka service station early this morning. At about 5.30am, Police...

Man arrested after assault at Middlemore Hospital

A 23-year-old man has been arrested after an assault at Middlemore Hospital in Auckland on Monday afternoon. According to police, the incident occurred around 3:20...

Auckland man accused of child murder appears in court

An Auckland man in his 30s has appeared at the Manukau District Court, accused of murdering a young child whose body was found in...

Man charged with murder after arriving at Manukau Police Station with deceased child in car

A 37-year-old man has been charged with murder after arriving at the Manukau Police Station with a deceased child in his vehicle early Monday...

Dunedin-bound flight returns to Auckland after ‘security threat’

An Air New Zealand flight bound for Dunedin was turned back to Auckland shortly after departure due to a phone threat specific to the...

Biosecurity NZ investigating after Auckland fruit fly find

A biosecurity operation is under way and extra field teams are today in Papatoetoe, Auckland, after the find of a single male Oriental fruit...

Customs arrest three suspected drug couriers at Auckland Airport

Customs has arrested three alleged drug couriers at Auckland International Airport, in separate smuggling attempts this week, seizing a total of an estimated 27...

Holiday Road Toll decreases, but tragedies remind of road safety importance

Police have released details of several tragic road crashes during the holiday period, even as the overall road toll for 2024/2025 has shown a...

Arrest made following shooting in Hobsonville

Police have arrested a man following a shooting in Hobsonville earlier this month, which left two people seriously injured. Police were called at about 11.20pm...

Youth protest escalates at troubled South Auckland facility

A group of youths armed with metal and wood climbed onto the roof of the Korowai Manaaki Youth Justice Residence in Wiri, South Auckland,...

Public tip leads to arrests after aggravated robbery in Mt. Roskill

A vigilant member of the public played a crucial role in the swift apprehension of three individuals following an aggravated robbery on Hillsborough Road,...

Auckland FC bounce back against Central Coast Mariners

Auckland FC reaffirmed their league-leading form with an emphatic 1-4 victory over the Central Coast Mariners, bouncing back from last week’s setback. Tactical adjustments by...

Albany shoplifters to appear in court

Three men are before the courts following a shoplifting incident in Albany. At around 1.50pm on Thursday 26 December, Police were called to a store...

Flock of Canadian Geese causes hazard on State Highway 18

Motorists on State Highway 18 near the Constellation Drive on-ramp are urged to exercise caution as a large number of Canadian Geese have been...

Police investigate Hobsonville shooting that left two seriously injured

Police have launched an investigation into a firearms incident in Hobsonville after two people arrived at a hospital with serious gunshot wounds late last...

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