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Government and NZ ‘deep state’ cover-up alleged in Christchurch terror attacks

Pariah Media has made explosive claims regarding the Christchurch Mosque attack, alleging that initial forensic analysis of the video reveals significant discrepancies, casting doubt...

Four to appear in court following burglaries in Waihi

Four people are before the courts after separate burglaries in Waihi and Waihi Beach areas. The offending occurred between 23 January and 5 February. A 31-year-old...

Police seek information after Northland road rage incident

Police are appealing for information following an incident on Ngunguru Road, where a motorist received serious injuries following an assault at around 5.45pm yesterday. Detective...

All Black Caleb Clarke pleads guilty to dangerous driving and failing to stop

All Blacks winger Caleb Clarke has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and failing to stop in connection with a 2024 motorbike incident in Auckland,...

Porch pirate nabbed in Waikato

Police have arrested a 35-year-old Hamilton woman in relation to a number of parcel thefts around the region. She is facing five charges of burglary...

Police put pressure on gangs – the stats

Police have filed over 3000 charges against gang members since the introduction of the Gangs Act in late November. Between 21 November 2024 and 19...

Birkenhead stabbing – man arrested

A 26-year-old man has been arrested and charged in relation to a stabbing in Birkenhead on 4 February. The man was arrested during a search...

‘Tongan Pablo’ drug smuggler gets extended sentence for repeat offending

Former church youth leader and ex-Air New Zealand employee Sese Vimahi, known in the criminal underworld as “Preacher” and the “Tongan Pablo,” has had...

Kiwi gang member pleads guilty in FBI’s global ANOM sting

Shane Ngakuru, a member of the Comancheros gang, has pleaded guilty to FBI charges for distributing encrypted ANOM devices used by criminals worldwide for...

IPCA finds senior police officer unlawfully disciplined children with a belt

An investigation by the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) concluded that a senior police officer unlawfully disciplined his children by striking them with a...

Homicide investigation launched in Rotongaro

A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Rotongaro, north of Huntly, overnight. Police were called to Hetherington Road at...

Former Ports of Auckland CEO fined over workplace death

Former Ports of Auckland chief executive Tony Gibson has been fined $130,000 and ordered to pay $60,000 in costs over the 2020 workplace death...

Police investigate suspicious fires at four churches in Masterton

Police are investigating a series of suspicious fires that broke out at four churches in Masterton early Saturday morning, with authorities suspecting arson. Emergency services...

Operation Lavender: Police acknowledge sentencing over meth concealed in beer cans

Aiden Sagala sat down for a beer after a hard day’s work nearly two years ago. No one could have imagined the horrific series of...

Man arrested in relation to Miramar assault

Police have arrested and charged a man in relation to the serious assault in Miramar last weekend. Emergency services were called about 4.55pm on Saturday...

Waikato police officer faces charges over alleged assault and false report

A Waikato police officer is facing criminal charges after allegedly fracturing a man’s ribs and elbow during an arrest on June 8 last year...

Further arrest following Wainuiomata assault

Police yesterday arrested and charged a 19-year-old man following an assault in Wainuiomata on Wednesday 5 February. The man faces a charge of wounding with...

Three people in custody following Auckland firearms incident

Three people have been arrested following a firearms incident in Herne Bay this afternoon. At around 1.30pm, information was received that a man was carrying...

Name release and appeal for information, Hastings homicide

Police can now confirm the name of the man who died in Hastings Sunday 16 February, and are appealing for information to assist in...

Hamilton shootout: Woman criticised for withholding ‘mass shooting threats’

The estranged wife of Joel Robin Buckley, who was killed in a police shootout in Hamilton in July 2021, claimed he had been planning...

Man charged after pedestrians injured in Henderson car park

A man has been charged after several people were injured when a vehicle fled the scene of a shoplifting in Henderson. Waitematā West CIB have...

Customs seizes over 100 kilograms of cocaine at Auckland Airport

Customs has seized an estimated 101 kilograms of cocaine, at Auckland International Airport over the weekend, which is believed to be the largest seizure...

Road workers aid in drunk driver arrest on SH 29

Members of a road working crew spotted a woman driving her vehicle the wrong way through a set of road works on SH29. She...

Man charged with murder in Hastings homicide investigation

A man has been arrested following the death of another man in Hawke’s Bay Sunday night, 16 February. Detective Inspector Martin James said a homicide...

Homicide investigation underway in Hastings

Last night at around 10:30pm, police received reports of a disorder incident on Kiwi Lane in Hastings where a group of people were fighting. Police...

Investigation launched after man critically injured in Hamilton firearms incident

Police are making enquiries after a firearms incident early this morning that has left a man in critical condition. Emergency services were called to Winstone...

Appeal for information after assault in Miramar

Police are asking for the public's help after a man was assaulted and seriously injured in Miramar yesterday. Emergency services were called about 4.55pm to...

Man arrested following indecent act in Epsom this week

Police have arrested a man wanted for allegedly performing an indecent act in Epsom this week. After receiving information from members of the public who...

Police urge community to stop sharing suspect details amid child abduction scare

Police are urging West Auckland residents to stop sharing photos and personal details of a man on social media following reports of multiple abduction...

Wellington drug suppliers ordered to forfeit assets

A Wellington-based drug supplier has had nearly $340,000 in assets seized, including a 42-foot yacht and high-end art, and could stand to lose more...

26-year-old cold case reopened in West Coast town

More than 26 years after the murder of David John Robinson, Tasman Police have reopened the investigation into his death, with enquiries under way...

Police seek vehicle of interest over indecent act in Epsom

Police are seeking information on a vehicle of interest involved in an indecent act committed in Epsom this week. Police have been investigating the complaint...

Police hammer home security warning for South Auckland construction sites

Police in Counties Manukau South say a recent increase in burglaries from construction sites is a timely reminder to builders to ensure security is...

Victim identified in fatal Auckland motorway incident, drivers yet to come forward

Police have identified 34-year-old Joshua Nathanuel Love from West Auckland as the man who died after being struck by at least three vehicles on...

Murder charge laid in Lake Hawea homicide

A man is appearing in court today charged with the murder of Karen White last year. Ms White was killed in her Lake Hawea home...

Police investigate multiple complaints of extortion at Manukau Pak’n Save

Police are investigating multiple complaints of alleged extortion at Pak'n Save Manukau, where customers were reportedly threatened with hefty fines by security personnel. One complainant,...

Man charged with murder in relation to Ngāruawāhia death

A 34-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Turipapa Tukere following an altercation in Ngāruawāhia on 27 December. The arrest was made early...

Update – woman found injured in Christchurch park

Police are making good progress with the investigation into the circumstances that led to a woman being found in a Christchurch park with critical...

Woman charged in relation to fatal vehicle incident in Napier

A 23-year-old woman has been arrested and charged following a fatal incident on Nuffield Avenue, Marewa, on 27 December 2024, where 33-year-old Reif Cotter...

Top detective leads investigation into Te Pāti Māori census data allegations

Detective Superintendent Ross McKay is heading an investigation into Te Pāti Māori over claims of census data misuse, following allegations from former Manurewa Marae...

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