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Putting the brakes on anti-social behaviour in southern Auckland communities

Information from the public is continuing to assist Police in holding people to account for anti-social driving behaviour across southern Auckland communities. Inspector Joe Hunter,...

Charges laid following Operation Cobalt warrant in Massey

Two men will appear in the Waitakere District Court today following a search warrant carried out in the Massey area. Detective Inspector Lloyd Schmid says...

Wayne Brown accepts findings of independent review

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown said he accepts the recommendations of the independent review into the response to the Auckland Anniversary floods, and will work...

Givealittle set up for woman punched at Posie Parker #LetWomenSpeak Auckland event

Video of the woman being punched repeatedly in the face by an as yet unidentified pro-trans male assailant went viral around the world. https://twitter.com/LeoMolloyNZ/status/1643750759723573255?s=20 A Givealittle...

Tornado strikes suburbs in East Auckland

A tornado has caused extensive damage in Auckland's East Tamaki area this evening. Reports say roofs were lifted and trees toppled over. At 9.49pm Auckland Emergency...

Gulf Harbour incident: ‘Be prepared out on the water this Easter weekend’ – police

Three people had a lucky escape when their boat sank near Gulf Harbour yesterday afternoon. The trio were on their first trip out in the...

Epsom burglary – arrest made

Auckland City East Police have made an arrest following a burglary on Dunkerron Avenue. Thanks to the property’s security system, including CCTV, sensor lighting and...

Police updates – Rangiora crash, Hobsonville missing person

Police updates on crimes and investigations for Good Friday 2023. Update on missing Hobsonville man Police can advise that the 83-year-old man reported missing from Hobsonville...

East Auckland burglaries – arrests made

Police have arrested two youths after a series of burglaries across East Auckland earlier in the week. Both offenders have been charged with three counts...

Posie Parker tomato soup assault case – not guilty plea

The person accused of assaulting Women's Rights campaigner Posie Parker has pleaded not guilty to two charges. Eli Rubashkyn, also known as Eliana Golbersein entered...

Otara indecent assault – do you recognise this man?

Police need the public's help in identifying the man shown in the pictures. Police believe he may be able to assist with their ongoing enquiries...

Mairangi Bay aggravated robbery – image of suspect released

An investigation is continuing into the circumstances surrounding an aggravated robbery incident that took place in a Mairangi Bay car park last week. Police have...

Three men charged over Adrian Selwyn death

Police have charged three people in connection with a man’s death in Epsom last month. An investigation has been ongoing into the circumstances surrounding the...

Quantity of meth in ‘Honey Bear’ importation investigation set to increase

Police have recovered more than a quarter of a tonne of methamphetamine concealed amongst a shipment of beer, and that figure is expected to...

Police investigating Mt. Wellington shooting

Counties Manukau Police are investigating a shooting at a residential address that occurred overnight in Mt Wellington. No one was injured. However, it is believed...

Police updates: Jacks Point fatality, Three Kings crash

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 1 April 2023. UPDATE – Serious crash, Three Kings Police can confirm a person has died following a crash...

‘Dangerous’ 74-year-old woman wanted by police

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 74-year-old Bronwyn Warwick, who has a parole recall warrant. Warwick is known to frequent Counties Manukau, however...

Mikaere Puata-Chaney pleads guilty to West Auckland double-homicide – family of victims release statement

Police acknowledge the guilty plea entered at the High Court at Auckland in relation to a homicide that occurred in West Auckland in July...

Watch: Tesla catches fire on Auckland Harbour Bridge

The vehicle was travelling north when the combustion was captured on video by another road user. Emergency services attended the fire last night at around...

Posie Parker assaulter charged – travels to New York

Eli Rubashkyn confirmed he/she/they has been charged with assault and summonsed to appear in the Auckland District Court. Earlier this week Rubashkyn tweeted photos of...

Posie Parker rally: Calls to identify puncher – new video released

Photos and video of the man who was seen punching an elderly woman at the Posie Parker rally last Saturday are being circulated in...

Mt. Albert crash – police appeal for witnesses

Auckland Police are appealing for witnesses to a crash in Mt Albert earlier this month. The two-vehicle crash, involving a motorbike and a car at...

‘Honey Bear’ meth importation case – further arrest made

A second man will face court as a Police investigation into a methamphetamine importation continues to make progress. Auckland City’s Organised Crime Unit is investigating...

Watch: Protester at Posie Parker Auckland rally punches elderly woman

The video, and attendant outrage, has gone viral. Video has emerged of a protester repeatedly punching an elderly woman at Posie Parker Women's Rights rally...

Police updates – fatal vehicle incidents Ngaruawahia, Tuakau and Wellington

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 26 March 2023. Fatality, Ngaruawahia Police can confirm a person has died after being struck by a vehicle on...

Former real estate agent jailed for sexually abusing young girls

The man, in his 60s, was sentenced in the Auckland District Court today. His name has been permanently supressed to protect the identity of his...

Importation investigation nets large haul of methamphetamine, arrest made

Police have made an arrest as part of an investigation into a methamphetamine importation concealed amongst a shipment of beer cans. Further details can now...

Liz Gunn pleads not guilty to airport charges

Co-accused Jonathan Clark also entered not guilty pleas. Both appeared in the Manukau District Court this morning in respect of charges laid following an incident...

Liz Gunn case in court tomorrow, airport refuses to release CCTV footage

Supporters are encouraged to gather outside the Manukau District Court at 8.30am Thursday 23 March 2023. Liz Gunn and Free NZ Media colleague cameraman Jonathan...

Name release – Henderson serious incident

Police are now able to release the name of the man who was shot and subsequently died following events in Henderson on Friday. He was...

Appeal for information to identify Henderson fatality – UPDATED

Police are appealing for help to identify a person located deceased in a waterway near Edmonton Road, Henderson shortly before 10am yesterday. At this time...

Police urgently seek witnesses to fatal incident in Beachhaven

Police are urgently appealing for witnesses to a fatal incident at the intersection of Tramway Road and Beachhaven Road this evening. Emergency services were called...

Five youths arrested in relation to Takanini burglary

Five people are being put before the Court after being taken into custody by Police in Takanini this morning. Around 1.30am, Police responded to reports...

Severe weather warnings issued for North Island areas

Severe thunderstorms with potential for flash flooding predicted for some parts of Northland, North Auckland and central NZ today. For the latest MetService warnings visit...

New trail of destruction following NZ’s latest weather event

Areas in Northland and Auckland experience flash-flooding as storm moves down the country across the eastern regions of the North Island. Rescue helicopter missions delivering...

Update, Henderson incident

Cordons remain in place in Henderson as part of an ongoing Police operation. The Newington Road address that was subject of a pre-planned search warrant...

‘Prolific’ retail thieves arrested

Police have arrested allegedly two of the most prolific retail crime offenders in the country. Eighty-two charges have been filed, and more could be on...

Waitematā Police seeking Mitchell Turner

Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating Mitchell Turner. The 35-year-old is sought in relation to kidnapping and wounding with intent following...

Man arrested in relation to Auckland bus stabbing

Auckland Police have today arrested a 21-year-old man in relation to a stabbing on an Auckland bus earlier this week. Police were called to the...

Cash & meth recovered as organised crime group’s link in NZ cut off

Police and Customs have dismantled a twenty-fifth organised crime cell operating in New Zealand, seizing cash and methamphetamine in the process. Search warrants conducted in...

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