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Man arrested after violent ‘zombie knife’ assault in New Lynn

Police have arrested a 24-year-old man following a violent assault on a woman in New Lynn on Thursday. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. during...

Social media operation selling restricted weapons shut down

Police have shut down a social media operation selling restricted weapons from an Auckland suburb, recovering dozens of illegal items and drugs during a...

Sophisticated smishing scam using ‘SMS Blaster’ foiled – police

A sophisticated smishing scam, the first of its kind in New Zealand, has been dismantled through a multi-agency effort, preventing widespread financial losses, say...

Shocking assault on junior football coach at Auckland tournament

During a junior football tournament in Auckland on Sunday an Ellerslie FC coach was allegedly knocked unconscious by an opposition fan while walking to...

Man arrested after high-speed Chase across Auckland

A 31-year-old man has been arrested after a dramatic early-morning incident in Auckland, which saw him evade police before eventually being stopped. The incident began...

Police urge witness to come forward in Grey Lynn homicide investigation

Police are seeking a crucial witness in connection with the homicide of teenager Maxwel-Dee Repia in Grey Lynn last month. While two people have been...

Firearm seized following Facebook Marketplace deal gone wrong

A woman has been arrested and a firearm seized following a Facebook Marketplace deal gone bad. Just after 1am the victim met a person at...

Inmate charged with murder over death at Mt Eden Corrections Facility

Police have charged a 23-year-old inmate with the murder of Andrew Chan Chui, 39, following his suspicious death at Mt Eden Corrections Facility last...

Christchurch man convicted of 17 rape and sexual assault charges

John Hope Muchirahondo, a 38-year-old man from Christchurch, has been found guilty of 17 counts of rape and sexual assault against eight women, spanning...

Seven youths arrested after fleeing police near Maraetai

Early Saturday morning seven youths narrowly avoided a potentially disastrous situation after fleeing from police near Maraetai, Auckland. Around 5 a.m., police noticed a suspicious...

NPC: Hawke’s Bay 36 – 35 Auckland

Hawke's Bay have beaten Auckland 36-35 in their Round 8 Bunnings NPC clash today at McLean Park in Napier. https://youtu.be/38uCI2ZzOcs?si=xIlxh9v83UigGiRn

NPC: Counties Manukau thump Wellington in Jonah Lomu tribute match

Counties Manukau have beaten Wellington 51-12 in their Round 8 Bunnings NPC clash tonight at Navigation Homes Stadium in Pukekohe. https://youtu.be/7ePoNjRw9PE?si=2km1qR1Dx5orFIcN

Homicide investigation at Mt Eden Corrections Facility

Police have begun a homicide investigation after a man’s death at the Mt Eden Corrections Facility this morning. Just before 10am, an inmate was located...

Alleged offender’s crime spree halted in Albany

A man finds himself in court today after stealing a vehicle and committing a raft of offending across the North Shore yesterday afternoon. His offending...

Firearms recovered after vehicle flees from Police

A gang associate is facing serious charges after firearms were recovered following a fleeing driver incident overnight. Night shift staff working in east Auckland sighted...

Arson charges laid over Auckland fires

A man has been remanded in custody after being charged over a series of vehicle fires in central Auckland. Police have been investigating the suspicious...

Philip Polkinghorne acquitted of murder

A jury in Auckland has found Philip Polkinghorne not guilty of the murder of his wife, Pauline Hanna, in their Remuera home in April...

Returning to scene of crime lands man in court

A man who stole a car then used it to ram his way out of the victim’s garage has been arrested after he returned...

Man charged over Pakuranga stabbing

A man faces court following an assault on a man in Pakuranga earlier this month. Police have been investigating since a man arrived outside a...

Police acknowledge IPCA’s decision in dishonest cop’s falsified bail checks

Police acknowledge the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s summary report covering an investigation into an officer’s falsifying of bail checks. In August 2024, the former Police...

Investigation recovers large number of stolen tech devices

A Police investigation on the North Shore has quickly zeroed in on a pair of tech burglars. In the process, tens of thousands of dollars’...

Police target rentals as cannabis operations shut down

A joint operation has disrupted a network of rental properties being utilised to hide a raft of illegal activity by Vietnamese organised crime rings...

Polkinghorne declines to testify in murder trial

Philip Polkinghorne, accused of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna and staging it as a suicide, will not testify in his defense at his trial. His...

University of Auckland professors challenge course overhaul

A disagreement has erupted at the University of Auckland, where professors have taken the rare step of staging an emergency vote in response to...

Police charge man with Stephen Thorpe murder

The Police investigation into the murder of Stephen Thorpe has developed significantly, with a man facing court today on a murder charge. Operation Elba has...

Five people charged following ‘significant fraud investigation’ by Police and ACC

Five people are set to appear in court following a significant fraud investigation by Police and ACC. In November 2023, Police were alerted to a...

Search resumes for missing man in Manukau Harbour after boat sinks

The search for a man missing in Auckland's Manukau Harbour after a boat sank near Puketutu Island on Tuesday evening, will resume today with...

Update following triple fatality Ramarama

Police are now in a position to release more details following yesterday’s tragic crash in Ramarama, which claimed the lives of three people. Emergency services...

Operation Elba: Area canvas continues in Blockhouse Bay

Police are going door-to-door as part of the ongoing homicide investigation into the tragic death of Stephen Thorpe. Operation Elba is continuing to seek answers...

Landmark decision sees notorious Head Hunters pad forfeited

Police have dealt the Head Hunters gang a significant blow after successfully obtaining profit forfeiture orders to the tune of almost $15 million in...

Political party accused of delayed action despite early warnings of sexual misconduct by former member

A former political figure, whose identity remains secret, has been found guilty of eight charges of indecent assault after a trial in the Auckland...

Former political figure found guilty of indecent assault on teenage boys

A former political figure has been convicted on eight charges of indecent assault for sexually abusing two teenage boys in West Auckland and Waikato...

Blockhouse Bay homicide – name release

Formal identification has been completed for the victim of Saturday’s homicide in Blockhouse Bay. This evening, Police can formally release the name of the victim...

Police uncover cache of firearms in Warkworth

A man is facing numerous firearms charges after seven firearms were discovered at a property in Warkworth. Waitematā North Area Prevention Manager, Senior Sergeant Roger...

Three dead in SH1 crash near Ramarama

Three people have died and three others are seriously injured following a crash on State Highway One this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the...

Operation Elba: Police seek video at time of Blockhouse Bay murder

Police investigating the death of a man in Blockhouse Bay are appealing for information from the public. Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin, Auckland City CIB, says...

Auckland ferry worker under Police investigation for alleged long-term ticket refund fraud

An employee of Fullers is under police investigation after being accused of fraudulently refunding ferry tickets to herself over several years. The alleged scheme involved...

Auckland model sentenced after boasting on social media during trial for teen’s death

Kaiya Shute, a young model from Auckland, has been jailed for two years and two months for her role in the death of 18-year-old...

Homicide investigation launched following Blockhouse Bay death

A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Blockhouse Bay yesterday. Police were called to an incident where a man...

New sightings of missing man Kevin Taylor

Police are releasing new sightings of missing man Kevin Taylor as part of an ongoing appeal. The 60-year-old was of an initial appeal on Monday,...

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