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Auckland police smash car window to save driver from sinking vehicle

Three Police officers had merely minutes to prevent a tragedy. All three members from the Auckland Police Maritime Unit sprang into action as a vehicle...

11 Chinese and Taiwanese nationals charged following major Auckland drug raids

Police have busted an offshore criminal cell operating across Auckland, allegedly producing and distributing methamphetamine. Known as Operation Haste, eight search warrants were executed across...

Man charged with murder after fatal central Auckland assault

A man has been arrested following a death in Central Auckland last night. Emergency services were called to Wellesley Street East about 6.45pm after a...

Wanted to arrest: Daniel Rawiri

Police are seeking Daniel Rawiri, who is actively avoiding authorities. The 29-year-old Papakura man has failed to return to prison, after being granted compassionate bail...

Warning not to leave bank cards in letterboxes

Police are urging south Auckland residents to remain vigilant following reports of scammers targeting trusting people. Detective Senior Sergeant Simon Taylor, of Counties Manukau CIB,...

Police bust suspected cannabis grow house in Te Atatu

Three people have been charged after Police busted a suspected cannabis growing operation in Te Atatū overnight. Just before 1.30am, Police received information about suspicious...

Fake monk scam warning for Auckland

Aucklanders are being warned about an alleged scam involving individuals posing as Buddhist monks who approach pedestrians in busy areas, hand out bracelets or...

Six youths arrested after police spike stolen car convoy in Clevedon

Three stolen vehicles spotted speeding through the streets of Clevedon went no further after Police got involved. Just before 3.30am this morning, three vehicle travelling...

Five arrested in trans-Tasman gang crackdown

Police have made five arrests as part of a coordinated Trans-Tasman crackdown on outlaw motorcycle gangs. Taskforce Morpheus sees New Zealand Police join with Australian...

NZ space projects get new funding

The University of Auckland has secured $300,000 in Government funding to advance a satellite project aimed at improving the tracking of objects in space...

Witnesses sought after New Lynn crash leaves man seriously injured

Police are seeking witnesses to a serious crash in New Lynn, which has left one man in a serious condition. The crash occurred on 8...

Fire protection director sentenced for forged compliance certificate in Auckland apartment project

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has welcomed the sentencing of Neil Gould in the North Shore District Court for offending relating...

Stolen pedigree cats reunited with owner

Auckland Police have recovered two pedigree British Shorthair cats stolen during a burglary at a West Auckland property, returning them safely to their owner...

Images released as police probe 2025 violent incident at Morningside train station

Police are asking for the public’s assistance to help identify a number of young women in relation to a serious assault incident at Morningside...

Georgia Lines announces new live album – ‘Live at the Civic’

Georgia Lines has announced Live At The Civic, a new album captured at her landmark headline performance at Auckland’s iconic venue The Civic. Released today...

Naked man charged with assaulting police dog

A naked man who allegedly entered a property before attempting to drown a Police dog, is now facing a slew of charges. At about 5pm...

$10m boost for Auckland predator-free effort

Auckland is set to play a leading role in the next stage of New Zealand’s Predator Free 2050 programme, with the Government committing $10...

Auckland security guard charged after alleged assault leaves man hospitalised

A security guard has been charged following a serious assault outside a central Auckland bar overnight. Senior Sergeant Shaun Richardson, Auckland Central Area Response Manager,...

24-year-old man arrested over Luxon office arson

A man has been charged with arson in relation to a small fire at a Northpark electoral office yesterday. Emergency services responded to Millhouse Drive...

Teens referred to Youth Aid following Kingsland assault

Two youths have been referred to Youth Aid following an assault in Kingsland, Auckland on Tuesday afternoon. At around 2.10pm, Police were notified of a...

Fire at Luxon’s electorate office treated as suspicious

Police are investigating a fire at Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s Auckland electorate office in Botany after emergency services were called to the Millhouse Drive...

Hamilton chase ends with arrest after dangerous drive from Auckland

One person is in custody after Hamilton Police responded to an alert to be on the lookout for a speeding vehicle from Auckland. "The vehicle...

Police disrupt 200-vehicle boy racer convoy

Two significant anti-social road user operations were led out by Police over the weekend, across Auckland and Manawatū. Auckland Police were focused on the successful...

Horror night on roads a sobering reminder for those travelling today – police

A horror night on the roads with three fatal crashes is a sobering reminder for those travelling home today to drive safely, say Police. Superintendent...

Shoplifter’s mall dash ends in arrest

An alleged shoplifter’s dash for freedom through a West Auckland shopping centre saw him outpaced by a Police officer. Just after midday on 21 May,...

Breakdown lands offender in Police hands

A motorcyclist snapped speeding before failing to stop for Police is now facing more breakdowns than one following an early morning ride. Just before 3am...

Manurewa Local Board member referred to SFO over corruption allegations

Auckland Council has referred Manurewa Local Board member Marshal Ahluwalia to the Serious Fraud Office after social media allegations accused him of seeking payments...

First charge laid under new stalking laws

Police have laid the first charge under new stalking and harassment laws that came into effect yesterday, marking early use of strengthened powers to...

Armed burglar caught after allegedly stealing phone charger from Auckland petrol station

Powered by poor decision making, a man will face court today after he allegedly burgled a petrol station and stole a phone charger overnight. At...

Arrest made following Mount Wellington gun incident

Police have arrested one person as part of their enquiries into an incident yesterday. Police executed a search warrant at an address in Ireland Road,...

Warrant to arrest: Jin Zhong

Police are working to locate Jin Zhong, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police. Zhong, 39, is wanted for failing...

Mt Wellington man hospitalised after suspected shooting

Police investigations are underway after a man suffered what appears to be a serious gunshot wound in Mount Wellington this morning. Emergency services were called...

Warriors target record crowd with Eden Park 2027 Anzac clash

The New Zealand Warriors are set to take their 2027 NRL Anzac Round clash to Eden Park for the first time, with the move...

Gang member arrested after double tyre spike chase

A Head Hunters gang member who failed to stop for Police will have to patch up his ride after his tyres were spiked not...

Auckland FC crowned A-League champions

Auckland FC have secured the A-League championship in just their second season after defeating Sydney FC 1-0 in a sold-out grand final at Go...

Warrant to arrest: Bodi McKee

Police are working to locate Bodi Mckee, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police. McKee, 32, is wanted by Police...

One confirmed dead in Onehunga house fire

Police can confirm one person has sadly died following a house fire in Onehunga on Friday morning. Emergency services were called to a house fire...

Auckland City Police investigating threatening emails

Police are aware of a number of threatening emails sent to various locations across Auckland this week. The indication is that these threats are not...

Auckland police seek public help identifying men over online fraud investigation

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

Pair arrested after early morning burglary

Police have helped a pair to court after they were caught helping themselves in Epsom early Thursday morning. At around 4.24am, Police responded to a...

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