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$26K in unpaid fines leads police to guns, drugs and $30K cash
Two men are before the courts after Auckland City Police conducted a traffic stop, resulting in a trove of illegal items being located. Acting Shift...
NPC 2026 Round 6: Taranaki 28-12 Auckland
Taranaki have beaten Auckland 28-12 in the NPC 2026 Round 6 clash at Stadium Taranaki in New Plymouth. https://youtu.be/BZOAAeQkp_o?si=QlYtDfQUNxnKxkQ7
20,000 pseudoephedrine tablets found behind fake wall in Beach Haven bust
Two men will face court after a fake wall concealing a cache of illegal items was uncovered during a search warrant in Beach Haven...
Renewed appeal: Have you seen Courtney?
Police are renewing their appeal for information on the whereabouts of Courtney Drake, who has been reported missing in Auckland. The 31-year-old was last seen...
Copper thieves caught in the act
A pair of alleged thieves were left empty handed in Onehunga after being caught in the act by Police Tuesday afternoon. Senior Sergeant Tony Ngau...
Murder charges laid following Wattle Downs double homicide
A 30-year-old man has been charged with two counts of murder following the death of two people in Wattle Downs last week. Emergency services were...
Three charged following road rage incident in Manukau
Three people have been charged after a firearm was discharged during a road rage incident in Manukau last week. At about 5pm on 26 August...
Appeal for information continues in Wattle Downs double homicide
Police investigating a double homicide in Wattle Downs in South Auckland on Thursday 27 August are continuing to appeal for any information. Emergency services were...
Fleeing driver found hiding in Clover Park bedroom
A 25-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop in Manurewa before being found hiding in a bedroom at a Clover...
Police officer charged over alleged sexual abuse of child
A police constable has been charged with carrying out an indecent act on a girl aged under 12 following an investigation into alleged offending...
NPC 2026 Round 5: Wellington 35-46 Counties-Manukau
Counties-Manukau have beaten Wellington 35-46 in their Round 5 NPC 2026 match today at Sky Stadium in Wellington. https://youtu.be/re_CHIhKAbg?si=XRUiXFpU2rjrOM8c
Fatal crashes – Waitaki and Flat Bush
Fatal crash, SH85, Waitaki Police can confirm one person has died following a crash earlier this morning in Waitaki. About 8.10am, Police were called to a...
Fatal house fire in Henderson
One person has been located deceased Police following a house fire in Henderson, West Auckland. Emergency services were called to Forest Hill Road about 8.40pm...
Driver accused of stealing Good Samaritan’s car after crash near Pukekohe
Auckland police continue to investigate after a serious incident involving two separate collisions and multiple cars near Pukekohe last night. About 6.40pm, Police were alerted...
NPC 2026 Round 5: Auckland 19 – 22 Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty have beaten Auckland 19-22 in their NPC Round 5 match at Eden Park in Auckland. https://youtu.be/SlNFc7exB08?si=FUmTwx-b2mBt7ru7
Police hunt suspect after two found dead in South Auckland home
Police are searching for whoever is responsible for the deaths of a man and woman at a Wattle Downs property, after a homicide investigation...
Two found dead at south Auckland property
Police are investigating a serious incident in Wattle Downs, South Auckland, after a woman and a man were found dead at a residential property...
Firearm discharged during serious assault after Manukau crash
Police are making enquiries into a serious assault in Manukau Wednesday night. About 5.10pm, Police were notified of an assault that occurred after a two-vehicle...
Police operation descends on Vietnamese organised crime group linked to cannabis
A long-running Police investigation has shut down one of the largest syndicates allegedly operating and supplying cannabis grow houses across Auckland. Twelve arrests were made...
Homicide investigation launched after Auckland man’s death
A homicide investigation is underway after a man was critically wounded during an altercation in Blockhouse Bay at the weekend. Operation Falconer has been established...
Missing person: Have you seen Laquan?
Police are asking for the public's help finding Laquan, who has been reported missing from the Papakura area. The 14-year-old was last seen at about...
Offender’s attempt to flee backfires
A man who allegedly stole a vehicle from a driveway before crashing it and attempting to run from Police will now face court. Police received...
Fake pistol shoplifting suspect arrested
A man who allegedly presented a fake pistol inside a store at Lynn Mall in Auckland before stealing a hoodie is now in custody. At...
Man charged after Police unit rammed
Police have laid a raft of charges against a man who allegedly rammed a Police vehicle twice early Wednesday morning. A white ute first came...
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...
