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Firearm seized in Head Hunters search warrant

Police have recovered several items of interest during a search warrant at the Head Hunters pad in west Auckland. Members of the Auckland City Organised...

Wanted: Vini Mahoni

Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of Vini Steven Mahoni. The 20-year-old Papakura man has warrants for his arrest, including a murder charge...

Complainant in trial of former political figure cross-examined

A former political figure, who has pleaded not guilty to nine charges of indecent assault, is currently on trial in the Auckland District Court. The...

Tributes pour in for grandfather fatally shot in courier van

Tributes are flooding in for Saia Kokohu Vi, a Tongan grandfather who was tragically gunned down in his courier van in Pakuranga. Described by loved...

Meth lollies: Investigation continues as further recoveries made

Two additional investigators have joined Operation Tirade, as Police now have 44 methamphetamine ‘lollies’ secured. Information obtained so far indicates approximately 75 of the blocks...

Homicide investigation launched following death in Pakuranga Heights

A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a man in Pakuranga Heights this morning. At around 6.45am, Police responded to reports of several...

Former political figure on trial for alleged sexual abuse of two young men

A former political figure is currently on trial in the Auckland District Court, facing nine charges of indecent assault against two young men, one...

Fatal shooting in East Auckland

A fatal shooting occurred early this morning in Pakuranga, East Auckland, where a person was found dead inside a van bearing the Post Haste...

Auckland set to enforce new alcohol restrictions with early nighttime ban and liquor store freeze

Auckland is poised to implement a Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) that will ban the sale of alcohol in supermarkets and bottle stores after 9pm...

Former airport baggage handlers jailed for attempting to smuggle nearly 5kg of meth

Two former Auckland Airport baggage handlers, aged 24 and 20, have been sentenced to prison after being caught attempting to smuggle 4.6kg of methamphetamine...

Operation Tirade: Nearly 30 meth lollies recovered across Auckland

Police have now recovered nearly 30 blocks of methamphetamine disguised as branded lollies. Operation Tirade is continuing to investigate how these ‘lollies’ – branded as...

Operation Tirade: Investigation update into methamphetamine lollies

Operation Tirade is now underway into branded lollies in the Auckland region that have been found to contain methamphetamine. Late yesterday, Police were notified by...

Syphilis cases surge by 45%, concerns of a larger ‘undetected outbreak’

New Zealand is experiencing a significant increase in syphilis cases, with a 45% rise in reported infections between 2022 and 2023. Auckland, Waikato, and Canterbury...

Police presence ‘keeps gang members in check’

Waitematā Police have issued 27 infringements and impounded two vehicles following a Head Hunters gang event in Wellsford on the weekend. Acting Road Policing Manager...

Police visit over social media posts raises concerns over free speech, privacy and ‘thought crime’

In a concerning development Auckland police recently paid a nighttime visit to a local man to discuss posts made on his anonymous social media...

Millions in drugs and assets seized following international investigation

Parcel-by-parcel, a joint international investigation has pieced together the operations of a major drug smuggling syndicate over the course of two years. Under Operation Havana,...

Chief Ombudsman criticises school boards for ignoring apology recommendations after parental complaints

Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier expressed disappointment after the boards of St Peter's College and Cashmere High School refused to apologise following upheld complaints regarding...

IPCA finds fatal police shooting in Henderson justified

Police acknowledge the findings by the Independent Police Conduct Authority, which found that Police were justified in shooting a man in Henderson on 17...

Alleged drunk driver comes unstuck

A man will appear in Court after allegedly driving his car into a house in Albany and becoming suspended three metres above the ground. At...

Couple charged in Gulf Harbour case

Kaixiao Liu and Lanyue Xiao have been named as the individuals charged with "offering an indignity" to the remains of an unidentified woman found...

Contractor error blamed for $60 million power outage in Auckland

An investigation into the collapse of a power pylon near Glorit in the Auckland region, which caused a widespread power outage, has identified contractor...

Auckland eye surgeon pleads guilty to drugs charges at start of murder trial

Paulina Hanna was found dead in her Remuera home on Easter Monday, 2021. Her husband, Philip Polkinghorne, a retired eye surgeon, is charged with her...

Two arrested following firearms incident in Glen Eden overnight

Two people have been taken into custody following a disorder involving a firearm in Glen Eden last night. Police responded to Waikumete Road around 8pm...

Arrest made following Auckland vape store robbery

One person has been taken into custody following a robbery at a vape store in Mount Albert, Auckland. Police responded to a New North Road...

Witnesses sought to motorway road rage assault on Auckland’s North-Western Motorway

Police are seeking witnesses as part of an ongoing investigation into a road rage incident that occurred this week on the North-Western Motorway. The incident...

Mother granted permanent name suppression after shaking death of infant son

A 23-year-old mother who had warned her former partner about her mental health struggles and potential for violence before the death of her 4-week-old...

Man’s miraculous escape from death as Auckland suburb faces early morning gunfire

In the Auckland suburb of Beach Haven, an unsuspecting man narrowly escaped death when his parked ute was riddled with bullets during an early...

Warrant to arrest: Dallas Mathews

Police are appealing to the public for assistance to locate Dallas Mathews, who has numerous warrants for her arrest. The 22-year-old woman is being sought...

Auckland CBD businesses struggle amid prolonged construction disruptions

Businesses in Auckland's Central Business District (CBD) are facing severe financial strain due to ongoing roadworks and construction, with some reporting a 70% drop...

Police update on Māngere East sudden death

Police are continuing to investigate the sudden death of a woman in Māngere East on Thursday. Enquiries have been ongoing since the woman was located...

SkyCity Auckland Casino facing five-day closure for Gambling Act breaches

SkyCity Auckland Casino will shut its doors for five consecutive days in 2024 following an agreement reached with the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). The...

Cops find cannabis worth $750K+ in car stopped for driving without headlights

An Auckland man has shone a light on his own alleged drug operation, after driving without headlights on. Police stopped the man’s vehicle in Flat...

Auckland charter boat captain fined after fatal staff party incident

Christopher Sherborne, a 48-year-old Auckland charter boat captain, has been ordered to pay $4000 in reparation after a tragic incident during a staff party...

Mt Wellington homicide: Second person arrested, charged with murder

Police have this morning arrested a second person following the homicide in Mt Wellington on Saturday night. A man sought by Police in connection to...

Mt Wellington homicide: Arrest made, vehicle seized in investigation

Police have made an arrest overnight, as investigations continue into the homicide in Mt Wellington on Saturday night. On Tuesday evening, a search warrant was...

Police make arrest following firearms discovery

Police have located an array of firearms while carrying out a search warrant for a separate incident. On Friday, Police staff were at the address...

Missing person: Have you seen Ramona?

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 63-year-old Ramona Rudolph who has been reported missing. Ramona was reported missing to Police on Saturday night,...

Homicide investigation launched in Mt. Wellington after body found in vehicle

A homicide investigation is under way following the death of a man in Mt Wellington overnight. Emergency services were called about 10.40pm to Penrose Road,...

Shoplifting investigation leads to discovery of clandestine drug lab

Police on the hunt for a prolific shoplifter in Counties Manukau have uncovered a clan lab in the process. On Monday Police were making enquiries...

Warrant to arrest: Have you seen Steven Tainui?

Police are seeking to locate Steven Tainui, who has multiple warrants for his arrest. He is wanted on assault and firearms related matters as well...

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