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Auckland landlord loses properties after cannabis raids and court settlement

Nga Thanh Phan, an Auckland landlord, lost her multi-property portfolio after police discovered large-scale cannabis cultivation at several houses she and her family owned. Raids...

Further appeal – St Johns homicide

Police are appealing for information about another vehicle in relation to the murder of Kyle Whorrall in St Johns over Easter Weekend. The vehicle, a...

Have you seen Julie Butler?

Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Julie Butler, who is missing from Great Barrier Island. The 55-year-old usually lives aboard her yacht the...

Stacks of cocaine unpacked in Mt Wellington

Five duffle bags stacked with bricks of cocaine valued at close to $30 million have been unpacked at a Mount Wellington business. Yesterday afternoon Police...

St Johns homicide: Significant developments as arrests made

The Police investigation into the tragic death of Kyle Whorrall over Easter Weekend has progressed significantly. Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin says on Tuesday afternoon, Police...

St Johns homicide: Police seek witnesses in a white ute

Police are continuing to follow several lines of enquiry in the homicide investigation launched in St Johns during Easter Weekend. Detectives have been working over...

Saint John’s homicide: Police urgently seek public’s help

Police are continuing to piece together the events that led to a man’s death after being assaulted in Saint Johns, Auckland, on Saturday night. Emergency...

Missing man located after disappearing from Auckland Airport

Kory-Dean Wirihana, who disappeared after checking in and passing through security at Auckland Airport on Friday without boarding his flight to Christchurch, has been...

Homicide: Saint Johns, Auckland

A man has died after being assaulted in Saint Johns, Auckland, overnight. Emergency services were called to St Johns Road about 10pm on Saturday, following...

Metcalf’s golden point kick lifts Warriors to win over Broncos

Warriors halfback Luke Metcalf nailed a stunning penalty from halfway in the opening minute of golden point to steal a dramatic 20-18 win over...

Auckland FC close in on Premiers Plate with 0-2 win over Melbourne Victory

Auckland FC moved within touching distance of clinching the Premiers Plate in their debut season after a commanding 0-2 win over Melbourne Victory at...

Police aknowledge IPCA findings on use of force on male prisoner

Police acknowledge the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) over the use of force on a male prisoner. In November 2023, Police staff...

Severe gales and heavy rain to hit North Island and Upper South Island from Wednesday – MetService

Tropical Cyclone Tam is forecast to become a deep subtropical low as it approaches New Zealand from the northwest on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain...

Former ACT Party president to challenge sexual abuse convictions in Court of Appeal

Former ACT Party president Tim Jago will appeal his sexual abuse convictions in June, arguing a miscarriage of justice due to an unbalanced jury...

Former X Factor NZ contestant Nofo Lameko sentenced to supervision for assault charges

Nofoala Sandy Lameko, a former X Factor New Zealand contestant, has been sentenced to 12 months' supervision after pleading guilty to two charges of...

Arrests after North Shore burglaries

Police have rounded up three offenders after two burglaries at Browns Bay businesses on Monday morning. A burglary was reported at a currency exchange business...

Update – homicide investigation, Waiuku

Police have filed an assault charge in relation to the homicide of a woman found in a car in Waiuku on Friday. A post-mortem has...

Polkinghorne blames Covid jab for wife’s death in pre-trial interview

In a previously unreleased interview shown in the new documentary Polk: The Trial of Philip Polkinghorne, acquitted murder suspect Philip Polkinghorne claimed his wife...

Auckland Fight Back to Hold Sydney FC 2-2

Auckland staged a dramatic comeback from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Sydney FC in a high-paced clash at Allianz Stadium. Sydney’s Adrian Segecic...

Auckland train services halted for 16 days for City Rail Link preparations

Auckland’s passenger trains will be suspended from April 12 to 27 as KiwiRail undertakes major infrastructure upgrades for the City Rail Link, set to...

Police officer sentenced for unlawful arrest, pepper spray and taser assault after patrol car crash

Auckland police officer Morne de Lange has been convicted and sentenced to 100 hours of community work after an unlawful arrest incident where he...

Former funeral director jailed for defrauding grieving families, mishandling bodies

Former Tipene Funerals director Fiona Bakulich has been sentenced to two years and three months in jail after pleading guilty to 14 charges, including...

Police target illegal 3D printing operation

Police are sending a strong message to criminal groups, shutting down an Auckland syndicate attempting to illegally manufacture 3D printed firearms. Five search warrants were...

Routine tonsil surgery turns tragic as 6-year-old boy dies following complications

A 6-year-old Auckland boy tragically died after complications from a routine tonsillectomy performed at Southern Cross hospital in Auckland. Although the surgery was meant to...

Name release, fatal train crash Penrose

Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who was killed following a collision between a train and vehicle...

Sudden death near Red Beach

Police can advise a man has died after he was located unresponsive in water off Red Beach. At 7.27am, an outrigger was reported overturned in...

Auckland FC investigates fan violence after match against Western Sydney

Auckland FC is working to identify and ban individuals involved in anti-social behaviour during Saturday’s A-League match against Western Sydney Wanderers, where one person...

Update in Manurewa homicide investigation

Police have made good progress in the homicide investigation launched in Manurewa over the weekend. Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward, of Counties Manukau CIB, says...

Shane Jones’ wife assaulted in Auckland Airport incident

Dot Jones, wife of New Zealand First MP Shane Jones, was assaulted at Auckland Airport's domestic terminal during a confrontation on Saturday morning. According to...

Homicide investigation launched in Manurewa

Police have launched a homicide investigation following an incident in Marr Road, Manurewa overnight. Shortly after 12 midnight Police responded to a report that a...

One dead after train and vehicle collision at Penrose level crossing

Police can advise one person has died following a collision between a train and vehicle in Penrose. The crash occurred at the level crossing on...

Government pulls plug on Auckland America’s Cup bid

The government has rejected a $75 million proposal to host the next America's Cup in Auckland, citing fiscal responsibility and prioritisation of essential services...

Auckland FC extend unbeaten Run with clinical 0-2 win in Brisbane

Auckland FC maintained their grip at the top of the Isuzu Ute A-League with a composed 0-2 away win over Brisbane, thanks to goals...

Auckland Council endorses Eden Park redevelopment

Auckland councillors have voted overwhelmingly to endorse the redevelopment of Eden Park, opting to develop a business case for the $100 million project rather...

All Whites secure spot in FIFA World Cup 2026

The All Whites have secured their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a commanding 3-0 victory over New Caledonia at Eden Park. After...

Three hospitalised after car hits pedestrians at Auckland University

Three people were hospitalised after a car crashed into pedestrians on Symonds Street near the University of Auckland around noon on Monday. One person sustained...

Three apprehended following Takanini burglaries

Police made three arrests following aggravated burglaries at two Takanini businesses this morning. Just after 1am, an alarm was activated at a business on Great...

Three arrested over complaints at Manukau Pak’NSave

Police have made three arrests over complaints about alleged behaviour of some external security contractors at Pak'NSave Manukau. These complaints included allegations of demands being...

Police seeking man in relation to central Auckland crime spree

Be on the lookout for a man who is committing a spree of offending at central Auckland retailers. That’s the message from Police to the...

Warrant to arrest – Blake Potene-Walsh

Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of Blake Potene-Walsh, 30, who has a Warrant to Arrest and is wanted...

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