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‘Multi-million dollar blow’ dealt to organised criminal syndicate

Police have uprooted a significant cannabis operation worth up to $15 million, concealed in parts of rural southern Auckland. This week, search warrants were executed...

Cops on the hunt for speed camera vandal

Police are appealing for information from the public after recent incidents of wilful damage against safe speed cameras in parts of Counties Manukau district. Counties...

Auckland stadium options narrowed down to Eden Park revamp and new Waterfront Precinct

Auckland's search for a new premium stadium has been streamlined to two main contenders: an upgraded Eden Park and a fresh waterfront development at...

41-year-old man arrested after allegedly exposing himself near Epsom kindergarten

Police would like to acknowledge members of the Epsom community for quickly reporting a man’s inappropriate behaviour this morning. Around 8.15am the man was in...

Severe storm leaves thousands without power across upper North Island

A powerful storm overnight swept through the upper North Island, causing significant disruptions and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Auckland and Hamilton...

Smith & Caughey’s consider closure plan amid economic challenges

The iconic Auckland department store with a 144-year history, has announced closure plans for both its physical and online outlets, expected by early next...

Missing person: Where is Ronny Okeke?

Police are continuing to urge anyone with information on the whereabouts of Ronny Okeke to come forward. Thirty-one days have now passed since the 60-year-old...

Boat burglars arrested

Senior Sergeant Garry Larsen, of the Auckland Maritime Unit, says Police were notified of three homes in Whenuapai being broken into overnight on 20...

Investigation reveals patient suffered severe pain due to anaesthesia mishap at Greenlane Hospital

A distressing medical incident at Auckland's Greenlane Hospital has led to a critical report by the Health and Disability Commission, following a complaint about...

Police updates – Auckland reckless driver, Mangere Bridge incident, Te Kuiti fatal crash

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 27 May 2024. Reckless rental: Man charged after driving at excessive speed A man who allegedly drove a rental...

Critical incident at Newmarket pool leaves two hospitalised

In a serious water-related incident at the Olympic Pools and Fitness Centre in Newmarket, Auckland, two individuals were critically injured. According to a report in...

Auckland cafe Crave hit by four break-ins in 10 days – by same suspects

Crave Cafe in Morningside, Auckland, has been targeted by thieves four times within just ten days, with losses exceeding $25,000 in cash and valuables. The...

Parnell lodge fire – Arrest made

Yesterday afternoon, Auckland City Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) arrested a 34 year old woman in relation to a building fire on St Georges Bay...

Teen duo convicted of murder in frenzied stabbing following traffic dispute

In a suburban street on Auckland's North Shore, what began as a minor traffic disagreement escalated into a tragic murder. Two teenagers, aged 17 and...

Two arrested overnight for stealing number plates

Two people have been arrested overnight after allegedly interfering with vehicles in New Lynn. Police received a call regarding two people allegedly removing number plates...

Man sentenced after attacking child with wine bottle in Browns Bay restaurant

39-year-old Marc Fata was sentenced today at North Shore District Court to eight months in prison for assaulting an 11-year-old boy with a wine...

Allenby Park Hotel shooting suspect arrested

Last night in South Auckland's Papatoetoe, a shooting at the Allenby Park Hotel prompted a massive police response, with over 25 vehicles and 15...

Police investigate theft of boat from Manurewa driveway

Police in Counties Manukau Central are investigating a pricey heist after a boat and trailer were stolen from a driveway in Manurewa earlier this...

Manhunt underway after shooting incident at South Auckland hotel

Police are intensifying their search for a man armed with a long-barrelled firearm following a shooting at the Allenby Park Hotel in Papatoetoe. The incident...

Police clamp down on fishing quotas in the Hauraki Gulf

A group of boaties felt the pinch over the weekend after Police caught up with them in the Hauraki Gulf. Sergeant Peter Comer, of the...

Operation Haumaru: Patrols underway at west Auckland transport hubs

A new operation will see increased visibility of Police and other agencies across some of west Auckland’s largest transport hubs. Police are deploying a dedicated...

JP ordered to pay $1 million for selling decaying house in dodgy deal

Justice of the Peace and QSM recipient Davinder Singh Rahal and his company First Trust Ltd have been ordered by the High Court to...

Liz Gunn convicted of assault

Freedom campaigner Liz Gunn has been convicted of assault over an incident that took place at Auckland Airport in 2023. Co-accused Jonathon Clark, a cameraman,...

Hillpark fatal fire not suspicious – police

Police can now confirm that the fatal house fire in Hillpark on Monday is not being treated as suspicious. Investigators are still awaiting final results...

Auckland corruption scandal: Name suppression lifted for two accused men

Two of the three men implicated in the Auckland public projects bribery and corruption scandal have lost their name suppression. Legacy media reported today that...

SkyGate: After Gunn’s Trial, Ex-Cop says “the Police literally jumped the gun”

Day 2 of Gunn & Clark Trial, Manukau District Court, New Zealand The strange trial of a seasoned independent media duo continued to get stranger...

Home detention for furniture maker’s tax fraud

An Auckland man has been sentenced to home detention on a raft of tax fraud charges. Maha Nand Sami Naidu was sentenced to eleven months...

Police acknowledge verdict and sentencing in baby murder cases

Police acknowledge verdict for 2021 murder of Christchurch baby. Michael Topp has been found guilty of the murder and serious assaults of his 3-month-old baby...

Court upholds fine for Instagrammer who drove boat into endangered dirds

An Auckland-based international rugby player and social media content creator, Matt Jurlina, who faced penalties after posting a video of himself speeding a powerboat...

Two arrested in Central Auckland as stash of firearms, drugs, and ammunition uncovered

Police have unpacked a stash of illicit goods and sent two to face the Court following a search warrant in Auckland Central Tuesday. Detective Senior...

Four youths taken into custody over violent West Auckland incidents

Police have taken four young people into custody in relation to a number of aggravated robberies and assaults in the New Lynn, Henderson and...

Update on fatal fire in Hillpark

A scene examination is continuing this afternoon following a fire in Hillpark yesterday morning where two people died. Police were called to the scene on...

World experts to attend RCR Special Event: ‘The WHO & You’

On Friday, 17 May 2024, esteemed leaders in their fields, Professor Ramesh Thakur and Dr David Bell, will join Reality Check Radio for a...

Wayne Brown proposes $20 billion investment to transform Auckland’s public transport

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has unveiled a proposal for nearly $20 billion in council funding to enhance the city's public transport system in the...

Driver rescues sole survivor from fatal Auckland house fire, two confirmed dead

A man driving past the scene of a deadly house fire in Auckland this morning recounted the moment he assisted the lone survivor in...

Transgender inmate’s appeal over segregation denied as Courts back prison’s decision

Maxien Stevens, a 38-year-old transgender inmate serving a rare indefinite prison sentence at Auckland South Corrections Facility, has lost his appeal against what he...

Review underway after child nearly drowns at Mt. Albert Aquatic Centre

A young boy, aged 3 or 4, narrowly escaped drowning at Mt. Albert Aquatic Centre on May 4. He was pulled from the water by...

Operation Dusk: Police seeking Vallen Chapman

The Operation Dusk investigation team making enquiries into a number of aggravated robberies in Auckland are seeking the whereabouts of Vallen Chapman. The 18-year-old Auckland...

Roadworker injured in Remuera crash passes away

A roadworker who was injured in a crash in Remuera on Wednesday night has died in Auckland Hospital on Friday afternoon. The crash occurred at...

Multiple arrests made for recent Auckland aggravated robberies

Police have made a number of significant arrests this week following offending at businesses across Auckland last month. Operation Dusk was launched to investigate a...

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