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Michael Hill to beef up security following recent robberies

Two more Michael Hill stores suffered 'smash-and-grab raids' this weekend, continuing a series of robberies at the chain over the past two years. The latest...

Man arrested in relation to stabbing of Mt Roskill security guard

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in relation to the stabbing of a security guard at a Mt Roskill supermarket today. The man has been...

Four arrested in Northland following firearms incident in Auckland

Police have taken four men into custody following a violent incident which began in West Auckland early this morning. Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Alfred Zhou,...

Waitematā Police make arrest in ‘complex scam investigation’

The Waitematā Financial Crime Unit has zeroed in on a million dollar fake investment scam duping Kiwis out of their savings. On Tuesday, detectives executed...

Have you seen Mariana?

Waitematā Police are appealing for the public's help to find 26-year-old Mariana De Silva. Mariana was last seen in Auckland City on 11 November 2023...

Name releases – Rangitikei homicide, Muriwai fatal accident

Muriwai fatality: Name release Police can now release the name of the person who died following an incident on Muriwai Beach on Sunday. She was Madison...

Charges laid following incident at Avondale Christmas Parade

Police have completed an investigation into an incident that occurred at the Avondale Christmas Parade in November last year. The incident occurred on 25 November...

Police confirm third shoplifting charge laid against Golriz Ghahraman

In a short statement police confirmed the charge relates to an alleged shoplifting incident at a Wellington retailer on 22 October 20223. Ghahraman is due...

Police updates – fatal crashes Mapua, Pukehina and Otara

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 23 January 2024. Name release: Fatal crash on State Highway 60, Mapua Police can release the name of the...

Quick thinking by off-duty cop puts pair in court

A quick-thinking off-duty officer has helped put two people before the court following a fleeing driver incident overnight. At around 2.10am, the off-duty member noticed...

Mountain bike fatality at Woodhill Forest

Police are in attendance at an incident where a person has died after falling from a mountain bike in Woodhill Forest, near Muriwai this...

Baby born in Westgate Costco disabled toilet

Nathanael Mark Bay was unexpectedly born in the disabled toilet of Costco Westgate yesterday, as his mother Gill shopped for a baby shower. Gill, a...

‘Disappointed’ hero student barred from overseas trip

Amy Law was barred from a school trip to Greece by Long Bay College due to concerns over her mental state following a traumatic...

Update: New Lynn incident

A section of Portage Road, New Lynn, was closed this morning as Police responded to an incident. The incident, initially involving two parties known to...

South Auckland shoplifting investigation results in 8 arrests

Police in Counties Manukau South have had a busy start to the year, with a focus on retail crime paying off. Eight people have been...

Manurewa homicide – two teens charged

Counties Manukau Police have charged two men in relation to a homicide investigation in Manurewa earlier this month. Detective Senior Sergeant Rob Hunkin, Counties Manukau...

Liz Gunn airport case: Police ‘dragging their heels’, ordered to release CCTV footage within 21 days

Liz Gunn and Jonathan Clark appeared in court today facing charges relating to an incident at Auckland Airport in February last year. At their last...

Police charge Golriz Ghahraman with shoplifting

Ghahraman will face two charges of shoplifting, according to a press release this afternoon. Full text of press release: Police can advise charges have been laid...

Shoplifting saga: ‘I gave you a chance’, Ian Wishart tells Green Party

Explosive tweet tonight from investigative journalist Ian Wishart alleges Chloe Swarbrick in store during Golriz Ghahraman shoplifting incident. Wishart tweeted 'I gave you a chance...

CCTV camera sensor light leads to arrest of West Harbour night time offender

Police answered an alleged car knocker’s call in West Harbour overnight. At around 2.30am, a 111 call was made about a man trying car doors...

Golriz Ghahraman resigns from Parliament

Green MP Golriz Ghahraman is resigning from Parliament following accusations of shoplifting at two clothing stores. In a statement Ghaharaman said her actions were 'out...

‘Two-for-one’ for Police following Onehunga burglary arrests

Two offenders got more than they bargained for after being disturbed during a burglary in Onehunga this morning. Police responded quickly to a vape store...

Ghahraman returns to New Zealand – report

Embattled Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman has returned to New Zealand amid accusations of shoplifting. The new development was reported today by State broadcaster RNZ. The...

Former Labour campaign manager criticises Greens and Ghahraman over shoplifting silence

Shane Te Pou says the silence was fueling speculation and both the party and Golriz Ghahraman needed to be 'up front'. Te Pou was speaking...

Tenant wins compensation after finding neighbour in his ceiling cavity

Grey Lynn renter Felino Turner faced multiple disturbances from neighbouring tenants. The property was a house which had been converted into three flats, and was...

Government cancels Auckland Light Rail

The coalition Government has decided to cancel the Auckland Light Rail project. “Auckland Light Rail would have cost taxpayers $15 billion, with advice showing the...

Jayden Mamfredos-Nair homicide – third arrest made

A third arrest has been made in the homicide investigation into the death of Jayden Mamfredos-Nair. Detective Inspector Callum McNeill, of Waitematā CIB, says Police...

‘Significant developments’: Arrests in Jayden Mamfredos-Nair homicide investigation

Police can advise of significant developments in the homicide investigation underway following the disappearance of Jayden Mamfredos-Nair. An investigation has been underway after Jayden was...

PR Expert criticises Greens for not ‘being upfront’ with Golriz Ghahraman shoplifting story

Public relations expert and former National Party chief press secretary Janet Wilson has criticised the Greens for their handling of shoplifting allegations against MP...

Arrest following incident at Greenlane protest

Police have arrested a man following an assault at a protest on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred just before 5.30pm on Omahu Road, Greenlane. Auckland City...

Green Party co-leaders address Golriz Ghahraman shoplifting incidents

Green Party co-leaders James Shaw and Marama Davidson have addressed recent allegations of shoplifting by MP Golriz Ghahraman. What we know so far: Allegations of...

Thief who allegedly burgled five houses on the same street in one night arrested

Police have arrested a brazen thief allegedly responsible for five burglaries on the same night along the same Takanini road. Counties Manukau South Area Commander,...

Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman implicated in second shoplifting incident

A second allegation of shoplifting against Green Party list MP Golriz Ghahraman has emerged. This alleged incident occurred at Scotties Boutique in Ponsonby, weeks before...

McDonald’s attack: Man to appear in court today

A 45-year-old man will face court today on charges related to a serious attack at a McDonald’s in Auckland. At this stage he faces a...

Senior Green MP Golriz Ghahraman ‘steps aside’ over shoplifting allegation

Prominent Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman who has stepped aside from her parliamentary roles following accusations of shoplifting at Scottie’s Boutique in Auckland. The Green...

Teen sensation dumps defending champ out of ASB Classic

19-year old French tennis player Arthur Fils beat defending champion and fellow Frenchman Richard Gasquet in straight sets. Fils, who is already ranked 35th in...

Police patrols out in Auckland’s north-west in response to ‘suspicious activity’

Police patrols in Auckland’s north-west are continuing to keep an eye out for suspicious activity in the small hours. In the past two nights, patrols...

Serious crash involving dirt bike in Manurewa being investigated

Police are investigating a serious crash in Manurewa involving a vehicle and dirt bike on Monday night. The incident occurred at the intersection of Great...

Maggie Barry to co-operate with investigation into delayed flight

Former politician Maggie Barry has been involved in an incident on a recent Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Queenstown. The incident began over...

Body recovered in search for missing swimmer

Search crews looking for a missing swimmer have located a body at Hamilton’s Gap, north of Waiuku. Formal identification has yet to take place, but...

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