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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...

Teens charged over security guard assault

Police have made two arrests over an alleged serious assault on a supermarket security guard late last month. An investigation commenced after two offenders fled...

Missing person: Have you seen Awheo?

Police are asking for the public's help finding Awheo, who has been reported missing from the Northcote area. The 15-year-old was last seen at about...

Bus driver found guilty of indecent assault on passenger

A bus driver has been found guilty of indecently assaulting a lone international student in Auckland after refusing to open the doors and engaging...

Arrests after Rānui incidents

Police have made arrests after two separate incidents resulted in people being wounded in Rānui, West Auckland, on Tuesday afternoon. Just before midday Police were...

Amazon shelves Auckland data centre project after $45m write-down

Amazon’s New Zealand data centre subsidiary has reported a nearly $45 million financial hit after abandoning plans for a major West Auckland development, according...

University of Auckland’s clinical trials of pregnant women

We're one year on from an article I wrote about the missing data for the pregnant women in NZ who were coerced into getting...

Serial thief accused of targeting vulnerable patients in hospital

A serial thief who allegedly targeted the bedsides of hospital patients will face court after being arrested. The 30-year-old woman was wanted for a spate...

Armed motorists arrested after drivers followed, forced off road in Northland, Waitematā

Charges have been laid following two separate incidents where motorists were followed, forced to stop and then threatened with a firearm. Detective Senior Sergeant Ben...

Team effort saves kayaker from Waitematā Harbour

Police have saved a man from near-death after he fell out of a kayak and spent more than two hours in the waters of...

Two women arrested after $1,700 shoplifting haul discovered in trolleys

Two trolleys’ worth of what could only be described as an epic girls night in, has been denied as two women face multiple shoplifting...

Wayne Brown apologises for remark to RNZ staff member

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has apologised after making an inappropriate comment to a staff member at Radio New Zealand’s Auckland offices, referring to the...

Fourteenth arrest made in Operation Beverly as offshore suspect returns to NZ

A fourteenth arrest has been made under Operation Beverly, the investigation into historical sexual offending at Dilworth School. The 66-year-old man had been sought by...

Person stabbed in early-morning attack at Manurewa Railway Station

A person was seriously injured after being repeatedly stabbed during an apparent attempted robbery near Manurewa Railway Station in Auckland early this morning. Police say...

Jets clinch premiership after Auckland FC stunned at home

The Newcastle Jets have sealed their first A-League Men premiership after a shock 0-1 home defeat for Auckland FC to the Central Coast Mariners,...

Heavy rain warnings issued for parts of NZ

A series of severe weather warnings and watches have been issued as a front followed by multiple active troughs moves across the country, bringing...

Overdue kayakers rescued after Stanmore Bay trip

Police Maritime responded to a search and rescue incident this afternoon after a group of kayakers were reported overdue off the coast in the...

Police hunt barefoot intruder after early morning Glen Innes home burglary

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male involved in a burglary at Glen Innes home early on Friday morning. An investigation is...

Man arrested for illegal fishing in protected marine reserve

A man has landed himself a court date after he was caught fishing in a protected marine reserve overnight. Earlier this week, the Police Maritime...

Contract questions raised over Jackson’s family links

Documents obtained under the Official Information Act have raised questions about potential conflicts of interest involving Labour MP Willie Jackson, after a charity led...

Man arrested over offensive graffiti at Papatoetoe school

Police have arrested a man over offensive graffiti located outside a Papatoetoe school last weekend. Enquiries have been ongoing throughout the week. Inspector Dave Christoffersen, Counties...

Repeat laundromat burglar caught in the act

A woman who allegedly burgled a Manurewa laundromat repeatedly faced court today. On eight separate occasions between 26 March and 13 April, the offender and...

Police seek information after ambulance tyres slashed

Counties Manukau Police are seeking information into two incidents where ambulances were targeted and damaged. Police are investigating the wilful damage reports at two Hato...

Auckland Council launches AI tool to simplify problem reporting

Auckland Council has unveiled a new web-based AI assistant designed to streamline how residents report common issues such as graffiti, illegal dumping, roaming dogs,...

Fog cannon foils armed jewellery heist at Westfield Manukau

A man who attempted to steal jewellery in Manukau ended up with a different type of metal around his wrists. At around 12.15pm on Sunday,...

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