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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...

‘Think again’: Police send strong message to visitors scamming Kiwis

A visiting UK national finds himself in custody after scamming tens of thousands’ out of an Auckland couple for a fake paint job. The man’s...

20 arrested in prison corruption investigation

A complex Police investigation spanning nearly a year has unearthed alleged corruption and other criminal activity taking place within several corrections facilities. Twenty people have...

Offender tracked down after frightening car theft

A man has been charged after allegedly stealing a vehicle outside a central Auckland supermarket, forcing a young boy from the front seat. Police responded...

Pedestrian in critical condition after Red Beach crash

A man is in critical condition following a crash in Red Beach in Auckland on Wednesday night. Emergency services responded to Whangaparāoa Road after 9pm,...

Piha bush rescue after lost walker trapped in dense undergrowth for hours

An early morning walk turned into a rescue operation after a woman became lost in Piha bush yesterday. At around 11am, Police received a call...

Stolen BMW ppiked after high-speed dash through south Auckland

The driver of a stolen vehicle snapped speeding through Papakura is now facing a raft of charges. At about 11.15pm on Monday night, officers attempted...

Jet ski explosion sparks warning over hidden fuel line dangers in older models

Police supporting a water rescue yesterday are encouraging owners to check for hidden issues in their jet skis. Just before 2pm, a vessel in the...

Auckland FC storm into A-League grand final

Auckland FC have booked a place in the Isuzu UTE A-League Grand Final after crushing Adelaide United 0-3 in the second leg of their...

Suspicions spark cannabis bust

A sparky’s senses sniffed out a large-scale commercial grow house, resulting in hundreds of cannabis plants being located. On Wednesday afternoon, Police received information about...

41 large cannabis plants seized after police stop suspicious trailer in West Auckland

The scent of illegal activity was in the air for Waitematā Police this week after they sniffed out a vehicle carrying a significant quantity...

Police renew appeals into 1991 disappearance of Andrew Maaka

Andrew Maaka disappeared suddenly one Tuesday in west Auckland nearly 35 years ago, ceasing all contact with his family. Despite an open Police investigation, no...

Police chase in Auckland ends in two arrests

Two people have been taken into custody following a fleeing driver incident this afternoon. At about 12.25pm, Police observed a vehicle with no front number...

Auckland FC held to draw as Adelaide snatch late equaliser

Auckland FC were unable to make full use of home advantage in the opening leg of their A-League semifinal, settling for a 1-1 draw...

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