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Missing Karioitahi Beach swimmer named, search continues

Searching has continued today for a swimmer reported missing in the water near Karioitahi Beach. The missing man was swimming with two others on the...

Beware of lost luggage scams, say Auckland Airport and Air NZ

Auckland Airport and Air New Zealand are warning against a prevalent luggage scam on Facebook, where unclaimed suitcases are falsely offered for $3 each. According...

Homicide investigation underway following shooting in Manurewa

Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man who was shot in the early hours on 1 January. Detective Inspector Karen...

Man arrested after Raglan firearms incident

Police have arrested a 47-year-old man following a firearms incident at Manu Bay in Raglan on Monday. The man was arrested at a Pōkeno address...

Arrests, bikes impounded in Auckland

Four people were arrested and their bikes impounded after Police disrupted a large group of dirt bike riders travelling through South Auckland yesterday afternoon. Senior...

Police updates – Bethells Beach, Rotorua, Domett and Matakatia Bay fatalies

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 2 January 2023. Update: Incident at Bethells Beach Police can confirm a person has died following a water-related incident...

Incident at Bethells Beach

Four young men were retrieved from the sea off Bethells Beach this afternoon, after being swept out to sea. At around 5.40pm Police received reports...

Have you seen Marshall?

Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of Marshall, who was last seen at around 10am yesterday, Saturday 30 December,...

Have you seen Tehui?

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Tehui. Tehui was reported missing by her family after she left her Mt Wellington home on...

Spike in vehicle crime in Kumeu – Huapai area

Kumeū and Huapai residents, can you make your cars unattractive? Waitematā North Police are issuing the challenge to locals to assist in making their cars...

Five youths aged 11-13 referred to Youth Aid following Auckland burglary

Auckland City Police have arrested five youths following a burglary at a residential address in Remuera on Wednesday evening. Senior Sergeant David Mayes, Relieving Auckland...

Body located in Muriwai area

Police can advise a man has been located deceased in the Muriwai area. The body was discovered by a member of the public on the...

Person located deceased following fire in Pukekohe

Police attended a house fire in Victoria Street, Pukekohe last night where one person was located deceased. Emergency services were called to the property around...

Arrest following collision in Otara

Police have located the vehicle and driver allegedly involved in a collision with a pedestrian on Hills Road, Otara yesterday evening. A 26-year-old man has...

Violent Panmure illegal dirt bike rider sought by police

On 6 June this year the man kicked a cyclist into a parked car on Matapan Road in Panmure. The incident was captured on video...

Billy TK Jnr and Vinny Eastwood prison sentences overturned on appeal

Freedom and justice campaigners Billy Te Kahika and Vinny Eastwood were sentenced to imprisonment earlier this year for breaking COVID lockdown laws in August...

Massey homicide – second arrest made

Police have made another arrest in relation to the murder of Ramandeep Singh in Massey earlier this week. Detective Inspector Aaron Proctor, Waitematā CIB, says...

Murder charge laid following death in prison

Police have today charged a 47-year-old man with murder following the death of a man at the Auckland South Corrections Facility in Wiri, on...

Do you recognise this dog?

Police have rescued a German Shepherd from the scene of a crash on the Āwhitu Peninsula and are seeking its owner. At around 4.42am this...

Witnesses sought to serious crash on State Highway 20, Auckland

Police are seeking witnesses to a two-vehicle crash in Wiri yesterday afternoon, Thursday 21 December on the on-ramp to the Southwestern Motorway from Cavendish...

SFO alleges bribery and corruption of public official over lucrative construction contracts

The Serious Fraud Office has filed charges against a former project manager and two associates alleging bribery and corruption were involved in the award...

Homicide investigation launched in Wiri

A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a man at the Auckland South Corrections Facility in Wiri today. Detective Inspector Warrick Adkin, Counties...

Large cache of guns and ammo seized in New Lynn

Waitematā Police have simultaneously swooped in on three properties, seizing a significant cache of firearms. A number of Police, assisted by the Armed Offenders Squad,...

Two charged over Helensville homicide

Waitematā Police have charged two men in relation to the death of a man in Helensville last month. Police are now in a position to...

Police investigating death connected to an incident in Half Moon Bay last week

An investigation is ongoing into a collision that occurred in Half Moon Bay on 10 December. While a 22-year-old man is already facing numerous charges,...

Lucas Heights death: Investigation continuing, victim’s family request privacy

Police are aware of media interest following the death of a man in Lucas Heights last week. 'The family of the victim are understandably hurting...

Homicide investigation launched in Massey, man arrested

A homicide investigation is underway and a man has been charged with murder following a death in Massey overnight. Detective Inspector Aaron Proctor, Waitematā CIB...

DNA found on discarded fruit busts prolific thief

A scene of crime officer's attention to detail has helped put the squeeze on a prolific offender. It started in September when a woman returned...

Four youths taken into custody following fleeing driver incident in Auckland

Four youths were taken into custody overnight following a fleeing driver incident, which started in Hobsonville. Waitematā West Relieving Area Commander, Inspector Jason Edwards, says...

Police updates – Darfield fatal crash, Riversdale Beach death, Clover Park robbery

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 13 December 2023. Name release, Riversdale Beach death Police can now release the name of the man who died...

Police updates – Whakatane homicide, Lucas Heights incident, Kekerengu fatal crash

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 12 December 2023. Investigation continues following death in Lucas Heights Waitematā Police investigating the death of a man in...

Five arrested following incidents across Auckland City overnight

Auckland City Police have taken five people into custody following a series of incidents overnight. Auckland City Central Area Commander, Inspector Grant Tetzlaff, says around...

8 arrested for vehicle interference in Waitemata overnight

Waitematā Police arrested eight people overnight following reports of cars being broken into in Westgate. Around 2am, a group of youths were disturbed while allegedly...

Police lay numerous charges following Half Moon Bay incident

A 22-year-old man will face court today following numerous charges relating to a collision in Half Moon Bay yesterday. The incident occurred on Prince Regent...

Lucas Heights death: Driver of vehicle identified

Waitematā Police investigating the death of a man in Lucas Heights/Coatesville have identified the driver of a vehicle that was sought, but are still...

Fatal incident, Albany

One person has died following a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian outside the Albany Bus Station at around 2.10pm today. Cordons are in...

Police updates – fatal crashes Kekerengu and Epsom, fatal fire Paraparaumu Beach

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 9 December 2023. Fatal crash, SH1 Kekerengu Police can advise that one person has died following a crash yesterday...

Investigation into Helensville man’s death launched

Police are investigating the death of a man following a serious assault in Helensville last month. Acting Detective Inspector Tim Williams, Waitematā CIB, says Police...

Teen caught after spate of South Auckland burglaries

Counties Manukau Police have swooped on a teenager allegedly responsible for a string of burglaries across the district. Officers had been investigating more than 20...

Wayne Brown’s proposal passes the first hurdle

Mayor Wayne Brown’s full raft of recommendations to ‘strengthen the financial and physical resilience of the Auckland region’ will go to public consultation in...

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