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Soccer excuse falls flat after Wiri burglary arrest

A 39-year-old man is due to appear in the Manukau District Court after Police allegedly caught him leaving a commercial building under construction in...

Further study ordered before decision on new Waitematā Harbour crossing

The Government has ordered a detailed business case on options for an additional Waitematā Harbour Crossing before deciding what should be built, with the...

Whistleblower photos allege stolen ballots in Manurewa election

A whistleblower has sent photos to Auckland Council and the Serious Fraud Office alleging bundles of ballot papers were stolen from letterboxes during last...

NPC 2026 Round 3: Counties-Manukau 35 – 50 Tasman (Video)

Tasman have beaten Counties-Manukau 35-50 in their NPC 2026 Round 3 clash today at Navigation Homes Stadium in Pukekohe. https://youtu.be/v8AnMrxlahM?si=hduxqWPNKoxhinyj

Major fire breaks out at Auckland cinema

Firefighters are battling a major blaze at the Hoyts cinema complex in Auckland’s Botany Downs after a fire reportedly began in an air-conditioning unit...

Sylvia Park incident: Name release

Police can now formally release the name of the man who died after being shot at Sylvia Park Shopping Centre on Thursday. He was Hapai...

Sylvia Park incident: Investigation update

A critical incident investigation remains ongoing following the Police involved shooting at Sylvia Park Shopping Centre on Thursday afternoon. Overnight, Police completed a scene examination...

Professor warns data centre risks are being missed by mainstream media

Auckland University Professor Alex Sims says many of the issues surrounding AI data centres are already publicly available, but have received little mainstream attention. “If...

IPCA finds fatal Auckland police pursuit unjustified

The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found a police motorcycle officer was not justified in pursuing a motorcyclist at speeds approaching 200km/h during an...

Investigations underway after fatal Sylvia Park police shooting

Two investigations are underway after police fatally shot an armed man outside Auckland’s Sylvia Park Shopping Centre yesterday afternoon, following a pursuit that began...

Man faces 14 charges following Epsom rampage

A man is facing 14 charges after a violent series of incidents in Auckland's Epsom on Wednesday morning left three teenage cyclists injured, including...

Serious incident, Epsom

Police are attending a serious incident in Epsom this morning. Emergency services were called to Manukau Road at around 7.05am. The public can be reassured that...

Missing child located

Police can advise the child reported missing from Wiri has been located. "He was found safe and well this morning. "Police thank those who shared our...

$8K in stolen tools recovered

Quick work by Auckland City Police nailed down a suspect and recovered stolen tools following a burglary at a Parnell construction site. Late last week,...

New Drury and Paerātā stations open as Auckland rail network expands

Two new railway stations at Drury and Paerātā have officially opened ahead of passenger services beginning tomorrow, with weekday peak trains set to operate...

Body found in search for missing woman

Police looking for a woman reported missing from Birkenhead last week have found a body. Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Williams, Waitematā East CIB, says the...

Operation Harvey: Police shut down illegal cannabis grow houses

Rotorua Police have dealt a major blow to organised crime in the Bay of Plenty, busting a large, commercial scale drug operation, making over...

Police hunt pair after mobility trike theft leaves disabled man stranded

Police are seeking to identify the two people in these photos, after an electric trike was stolen last week, in Northcote. The theft occurred outside...

Trio’s violent act ends in court date

Police foiled a group of alleged offenders’ Sunday night plans following an aggravated robbery in Eden Terrace. Shortly before 6pm Police received reports three men...

Spurs too strong for Auckland FC at Eden Park

Tottenham Hotspur claimed a comfortable 2-0 victory over Auckland FC in a lively pre-season clash at Eden Park, with Dane Scarlett opening the scoring...

Fatal crashes Kaipara, Auckland and Pleasant Valley

Fatal crash, Kaipara One person has died following a single vehicle crash in Kaipara on Saturday afternoon. Emergency services were called to Ararua Road just before...

NZ First unveils $1 billion offshore energy plan

New Zealand First has launched its election campaign by unveiling a $1 billion plan to survey the country's offshore basins for oil and gas,...

Global trade ministers gather in Auckland

Trade ministers from 16 member economies, along with observers from five additional countries, have gathered in Auckland for the second Future of Investment and...

Man to face court after assault on bus driver

Police have charged a man following an assault on a bus driver in west Auckland on Tuesday. At around 3.10pm, a Waitematā CIB officer was...

Stolen parrots reunited with owner

Police can confirm Nico and Mango, two Sun Conure parrots stolen during a burglary in Browns Bay on Friday, are now safe. Someone left the...

Routine traffic stop lands man in custody

A man who attempted to run from Police during a routine traffic stop should have stayed put. At about 2.30am this morning, officers conducting routine...

Where are Niko and Mango? Police appeal following parrot burglary

Police need your help in a case about a family’s beloved parrots being stolen. Niko and Mango were stolen in their cages during a burglary...

Warrant to arrest: Rogan Hare-Huru

Police are working to locate Rogan Hare-Huru, who has a warrant for his arrest and is actively avoiding Police. The 30-year-old wanted by Police for...

IPCA clears officers over Ōrere Point death, criticises conduct

The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) has concluded that officers' use of force during the arrest of Faasala Samu Matue at Ōrere Point in...

Cellphone footage sought after serious assault in central Auckland

Police investigating an assault in central Auckland earlier this year are appealing to the public for information. Auckland City Police were called to Te Komititanga...

Woman charged with manslaughter following Devonport death

Police have charged a 33-year-old woman with manslaughter following the death of her child in Devonport on New Year’s Day. Detective Inspector Aaron Pascoe, Waitematā...

Long list of charges following late night fight

A couple spotted having an argument while stopped at a set of lights caught the attention of Police for all the wrong reasons late...

Man to face court following bus assault

Waitematā Police have charged a man following a serious assault on an Auckland bus last month. At around 6:00pm on Sunday 21 June, an unprovoked...

Auckland wetland glyphosate spraying faces Environment Court challenge

Te Henga, Auckland's largest remaining wetland and home to several threatened native species, was aerially sprayed with glyphosate for willow control for a second...

Police operation shuts down meth lab in Auckland

Waitematā Police have this morning shut down a suspected methamphetamine manufacturing laboratory after executing a search warrant in Riverhead. Operation Tugboat was targeting a group...

Warrant to arrest: Junior Simolo

Police are seeking sightings of Junior Simolo as part of an investigation into a firearms incident in Point England. A warrant to arrest has been...

Brian Tamaki goes live during Police gun seizure

“Over the top” is how Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki described an early morning police raid on his Auckland property yesterday. Tamaki, who went live...

Police score a ‘truckload’ in hefty cannabis bust

Police have seized more than a tonne of cannabis hidden among suburban west Auckland homes. Waitematā West Police carried out a week-long operation targeting 17...

Police hunt man over central Auckland burglary spree

Police are seeking the public’s help identifying the man seen in these photos. "We believe he may be able to assist us with our ongoing...

Driver arrested after fleeing across Auckland

Police arrested a man after fleeing from Police and driving dangerously across Auckland on Tuesday evening. Earlier on Tuesday, after 4pm, the Police Eagle helicopter...

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