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Operation Nickel: Police give update on enforcement of new gang laws

Police are continuing to enforce the newly-enacted Gangs Act 2024 and have arrested a number of people across the country over the last 24...

Five men plead guilty in Rotorua teen prostitution scandal

In a disturbing case involving an illegal prostitution ring in Rotorua, five men have admitted to engaging commercial sexual services from a 13-year-old girl. The...

‘Lawfare’: Liz Gunn calls for support to appeal ‘assault’ conviction

Liz Gunn has called for support in a quest to appeal her recent conviction for assault at Auckland Airport, calling the ruling an example...

Former LOTR actor sentenced to jail for child sexual abuse

Paris Howe Strewe, known for his minor role as Théodred in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers has been sentenced to 43...

Man arrested after escaping custody at Waikato Hospital

One person has been taken into custody following a serious incident in Waikato this afternoon. At around 12:30pm, Police were notified of a person escaping...

Warrant to arrest: Have you seen Toa Pitman?

Whangārei Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Black Power member Toa Pitman. The 42-year-old is being sought in connection with a violent family...

Cops seize 3D-printed pistol, arrest gang member and associate

Two males have been charged after Christchurch Police located a 3D-printed firearm in a car yesterday. At 7.50pm on 21 November, officers observed a stolen...

‘Political figure’ receives jail time for sexual abuse of teens

A former political figure, who mentored two teenage boys in the 1990s, was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for sexually abusing them. Despite his...

Mongrel mob associate arrested after fleeing from Police

Police have arrested a man after fleeing Police and driving dangerously across Auckland’s motorway network overnight. It follows an earlier incident that resulted in a...

Police acknowledge IPCA findings on Taranaki fatal shooting of Kaoss Price

Police acknowledge the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s findings in relation to the 2022 fatal shooting of Kaoss Price in Taranaki. About 9.30pm on Saturday 16...

Police prepare to enforce new gang laws effective midnight

From midnight tonight, new laws targeting gang-related crime and intimidation will come into effect, with police across the country ready to enforce the regulations...

Richard Chambers to be announced as new Police Commissioner – state media

Richard Chambers is set to become New Zealand’s new police commissioner, state media reports, following the resignation of Andrew Coster, who now heads the...

Man arrested for laser-strike on rescue helicopter

At about 10pm Monday night Police were notified by the Otago Rescue Helicopter that they had been struck by a high-powered laser. Due to quick...

Public submissions open on Treaty Principles Bill

Public submissions are now open for the Treaty Principles Bill, offering New Zealanders the opportunity to voice their views on a fundamental aspect of...

Judge declines Liz Gunn’s application for a discharge without conviction

Campaigner Liz Gunn was convicted of assaulting an Auckland Airport security worker in February 2023. Gunn's application for a discharge without conviction was heard today...

Large cache of drugs, firearms, and ammunition seized in Kapiti Coast bust

Wellington Police uncovered a significant haul of drugs, firearms, and ammunition during a search in Waikanae Beach last Friday evening, 15 November. Police were initially...

Three in custody following security guard stabbing

Three youths have been taken into custody following an assault on a security guard at a New Lynn supermarket last night. At about 6.30pm, Police...

Taupō boaties urged to report tampering after man arrested

Police have arrested a man after several boats were interfered with at Taupō marina this morning, prompting an appeal to boaties to contact Police...

Homicide inquiry launched after death of 8-year-old boy in Whakatane

At 5.30pm yesterday, Friday 15 November, Police were called to Whakatane Hospital, after an 8-year-old boy died following an assault. A 25-year-old woman has been...

Digger rams Martinborough café in failed ATM heist

A stolen digger was used to smash into Kitchener’s Café in Martinborough late Friday night in an attempt to steal an ATM, leaving the...

Fake police scam: Cash courier faces prison

A visiting UK national, who scammed kiwis out of hundreds of thousands of dollars, won’t be leaving the country anytime soon. Jack Dylan Hennessy faces...

Brenton Tarrant’s lawyers granted permanent name suppression

The lawyers assigned to represent Brenton Tarrant, the man convicted of the Christchurch mosque attack, have been granted permanent name suppression. The lawyers will represent...

Be wary of fake raffle tickets

Police are warning Aucklanders to be on the lookout for fake raffle ticket sellers, who are falsely claiming to represent local sports clubs. There have...

Cannabis plants found in fleeing van

Police have located dozens of cannabis plants after a van was seen driving in the dead of night without its lights on. A Police unit...

Further arrests in Operation Avon, targeting Comancheros motorcycle gang

Five people are before the court following further phases of Operation Leith, a sub operation of Operation Avon, the investigation into the drug supply...

Two arrested following series of ram raids and vehicle thefts in Waikato

Police have executed two search warrants, arrested two people and are looking for a number of others after a string of serious incidents in...

Police launch Operation Nickel to enforce new gang insignia laws

Police are set to enforce new anti-gang legislation through a nationwide initiative, Operation Nickel, as new laws targeting gang insignia in public spaces come...

Warrant to Arrest – Jacob Ormsby

Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of Jacob Ormsby, 19, who has a Warrant to Arrest and is wanted...

Investigation underway after firearm presented at road worker

Bay of Plenty Police are making enquiries after an incident yesterday where a road worker was threatened with a firearm. Police were called about 10.40am...

82-year-old man critically injured in Stokes Valley fire passes away

The man critically injured in a fire that was deliberately lit at a Stokes Valley address during the early hours of Tuesday 5 November...

Two critically injured following police pursuit crash in West Auckland

Three people are in Auckland Hospital after a late-night crash on State Highway 16 in Huapai, west Auckland, reportedly following a police pursuit. The incident...

Police crack down on Canterbury gangs continues

In an effort to curb gang activity in Canterbury, police have made 30 arrests this week, including Mongols gang members, their associates, and individuals...

Fiona Bakulich accused of mishandling 10 bodies – police

Police have stepped up their investigation into former Tipene Funerals undertaker Fiona Bakulich, with allegations involving the mishandling of 10 bodies. Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin...

Police clamp down on gang members travelling to Canterbury

Police in the South Island intensified their monitoring of gang members entering Canterbury for a gang-related event, conducting a large-scale vehicle checkpoint at Glasnevin,...

Emergency worker convicted of indecent assault during Cyclone Gabrielle recovery effort

During her volunteer deployment with an emergency response team in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, a woman faced inappropriate comments and advances from team...

Canterbury police arrest 19 in operation targeting gang activity

Canterbury Police have arrested 19 people this week in an ongoing operation aimed at monitoring gang activity and apprehending wanted persons in the region. The...

Arthur Easton homicide investigation progresses – police

The investigation into the murder of Arthur Easton 39 years ago is continuing to make progress. Last week, Police announced a $100,000 reward for information...

Development in Stokes Valley arson investigation

Police have arrested a 21-year-old Wellington man in relation to one of three fires at a block of flats in Stokes Valley. The man was...

Arrest made after cannabis growing operation discovered

One person has been arrested following the discovery of a suspected cannabis grow house in Rothesay Bay. Police in Waitematā executed a search warrant at...

Forged cash seized in Te Kauwhata search warrants

Te Kauwhata Police have executed two search warrants in relation to reports of forged bank notes reportedly being used around the region. Police located ammunition,...

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