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Police recover stolen campervan

Police had one less happy camper in their sights with a man facing the Court today for his alleged role in a vehicle theft. Counties...

Man arrested for Auckland laundromat burglaries

Police have folded a string of burglaries at laundromats with an arrest being made last night. An investigation run by the Counties Manukau East Tactical...

Missing person: Have you seen Jay?

Police are appealing for information from the public to assist us in locating Tailo, who goes by the name Jay. The 15-year-old was reported missing...

Man arrested after serious assault on bus driver

A man will face the Court for his role in what Police allege was a violent and unprovoked attack on a bus driver in...

Gang member has 10 vehicles impounded

Reality came knocking early this morning for one gang member, say police. Waitematā Police were at the door of his New Lynn address as part...

Former Port of Auckland CEO faces trial over workplace fatality

Former Port of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson is on trial for charges related to the workplace death of Pala’amo Kalati in 2020. This is the...

Details emerge of couple killed by ram

Alfred Helge Hansen and Gaye Carole Hansen, a couple in their early 80s, were found dead on their hobby farm in rural West Auckland. Their...

Waitakere deaths: names released, injuries consistent with animal attack – police

Post mortem examinations have now been completed after two deaths in Waitākere. Police are in a position to release the details of the two people...

Experts warn of dangers posed by rams

Following the tragic deaths of an elderly couple in their Waitākere paddock, believed to be caused by a rogue ram, experts warn of the...

Two found dead at West Auckland rural property

Police are continuing to investigate two sudden deaths at a Waitākere property. A man and woman were located deceased in a paddock at the Anzac...

Three arrested over ‘brazen robbery’ of Papakura supermarket

Police have made three arrests in Papakura following a brazen supermarket burglary earlier this week. Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Joe Hunter, says while...

Police accept IPCA’s findings into inadequacies in responding to murder victim’s complaint

Police acknowledge the release of the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s findings into the handling of Farzana Yaqubi’s complaint prior to her death. On 19 December...

Man’s next stop is court after Clevedon arrest

A man found himself in the fast lane to court, after coming to Police attention in Papakura last night. Alongside driving charges, he will appear...

Former council building inspector facing SFO bribery and corruption charges

The Serious Fraud Office has filed bribery and corruption charges against a former Auckland Council building inspector and a director of an Auckland building...

Greenhithe tool thief caught in the act

Police are continuing to drill in the message that offenders caught breaking and entering will be held to account. The reminder comes after an alleged...

Police updates: Fatal crashes Matamau, Mangere and Raglan

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 15 April 2024. Fatal Collision, SH 2, Matamau A pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle on...

Man arrested after returning to crime scene

A man has been arrested after he returned to the scene of a burglary committed the previous night in Mount Wellington. At around 7:30am this...

Police investigating Newmarket ram raid

Police are investigating the ram raid of a jewellers in Newmarket last night. About 8.55pm, a stolen Toyota Aqua reversed into the store on Broadway,...

Iguana returned to Reptile Park following burglary, Police continue appeal for information

The iguana previously stolen from a reptile park in Wellsford has been safely returned after it was snatched from its home last month. Sergeant Dan...

Arrest made in K Rd rainbow crossing incident

Police investigating an incident involving the painting over of the rainbow pedestrian crossing on Karangahape Road in central Auckland have arrested a 31-year-old man. Detective...

Gulf Harbour homicide: Interpol ‘Black Notice’ sent

Police acknowledge today marks one month since the body of a woman was located off the water in Gulf Harbour. Acting Detective Inspector Tim Williams,...

Lego shoplifters charged

Police have laid a 'brickload' of charges after $20,000 worth of Lego was allegedly stolen from multiple retailers across Auckland. Sergeant Karen Tabb says Police...

Police raise warnings after string of thefts of rooftop-tents

Acting Detective Sergeant Michal Watts, of Waitematā East Area Tactical Crime Unit, says just this year to date, Police have seen half the number...

Helensville fire: Police making enquiries, diversions in place: Updated – man charged

Emergency services are in attendance at a fire in Helensville this morning near the Kaipara Coast Highway. The fire was reported to Police around 3.35am. A...

‘Incredibly lucky’ teens rescued from rocks in ‘close call’

Police are advising the public the tide is turning when it comes to evening swims after a close-call at Narrow Neck Beach on Tuesday...

Drug lab found in search for Beach Haven kidnapping suspect Ralph Park

Police efforts remain ongoing to locate wanted Auckland man Ralph Park. The 25-year-old has several warrants for his arrest for a violent kidnapping that took...

Charges filed over Lucas Heights death

Police have filed charges following a lengthy investigation into the death of a man in Lucas Heights in December last year. Sixty-five-year-old Jason Collins was...

Police seek information on whereabouts of Auckland man Tarjindher Singh

Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Tarjindher Singh who has a number of outstanding warrants to arrest. The 26-year-old Auckland man is wanted...

Three youths arrested for Papatoetoe vape store burglary

Three youths who allegedly smashed their way into a Papatoetoe store to steal vapes have been arrested. At about 1.25am, Police were notified of a...

Name release, fatal crash Eden Terrace

Police are now able to advise the name of the person who died following a crash on State Highway 16, Eden Terrace on Sunday...

Warrant to arrest: Have you seen Emma Ferguson?

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Emma Ferguson, who has a warrant to arrest. Ferguson, 36, is from Mount Roskill and is wanted...

Firefighters tackle blaze at City Garden Lodge in Parnell

Emergency crews in Auckland are currently engaged in combatting a fire at City Garden Lodge located in the central suburb of Parnell. Videos shared online...

Suspect named in Auckland kidnapping case, victim recovers in hospital

Jamie Maihi Perfect, 32, of Dairy Flat, faces multiple charges, including kidnapping and using a shotgun in a burglary, following a kidnapping incident on...

Boost in funding for Auckland Downtown safety measures welcomed by employers

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's announcement of an additional $570,000 for downtown safety initiatives has been met with approval from employers' groups. The funding will support...

Beach Haven kidnapping: Police seeking Ralph Park

Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Ralph Park as part of the investigation into a kidnapping in Beach Haven. The 25-year-old Auckland man...

Brian and Hannah Tamaki to sue council and libraries

Brian and Hannah Tamaki, and associated Auckland ratepayers, plan to sue the Auckland City Council and its libraries for the 'misappropriation of ratepayers’ money...

Beach Haven kidnapping: Pair to face court today

Police have taken two people into custody, as an investigation into the abduction of a woman in Beach Haven on Tuesday night continued. Detective Inspector...

Police release stats from Easter illegal street race event

A large road policing operation put a dampener on a planned illegal street racing event in Auckland over Easter. Police used a raft of disruption...

Police following lines of enquiry as investigation into Beach Haven incident underway

A Police investigation is continuing into an incident that unfolded in Beach Haven last night. A woman was located later in the evening with injuries...

Man arrested after concerning incident in Titirangi last month

Police have made an arrest following a concerning incident in Titirangi last month. The incident occurred on 19 March 2024 and involved a school aged...

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