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Car thefts on the rise in Southland, police warn

Over recent months Police have noted a sharp increase in the number of motor vehicles being stolen in Invercargill and throughout Southland. Vehicles targeted are...

Murder charge laid in Charles Pongi homicide case

A fourth man has been charged in the homicide investigation into the death of Charles Pongi. Today, detectives charged a 26-year-old Ōtāhuhu man with murder...

Naenae fatal hit and run – update

Police investigating the fatal hit and run in Naenae continue to assess information from the Hutt Valley community following an appeal for help late...

Police acknowledge IPCA findings regarding non-fatal shooting in Penrose

Police acknowledge the findings of an Independent Police Conduct Authority report, which found two Police officers were justified in shooting at a man during...

Seven youths arrested over Auckland car thefts

A quick-thinking resident who alerted Police to a group of alleged thieves stealing cars in Flatbush has helped put the brakes on their crime...

Auckland bar and restaurant owner arrested in migrant exploitation investigation

On Friday 17 November 2023, an Auckland individual was arrested by New Zealand Police as a result of a 4-month long investigation conducted by...

Street race thwarted in Hawke’s Bay

“Our priority was to keep the public safe. We do not tolerate drivers doing burnouts as they cause immense damage to our roads, and...

Police investigating unexplained historic death of Dargaville baby

Police are investigating the unexplained death of an infant in Dargaville. Detective Senior Sergeant Kevan Verry, of the Northland Child Protection Team, says the sudden...

Stoke homicide – sightings of BMW sought

Police have located and recovered a white BMW believed to be linked to the James Whitikau Barton homicide. 'We would like to thank the public...

Pt England homicide: Police charge a further two men with murder in relation to death of Charles Pongi

Auckland City Police have today charged a further two men in relation to the death of Charles Pongi in Pt England in August 2023. Detective...

Get a second opinion before handing over any money

This Fraud Awareness Week Police are encouraging the public to always get a second opinion before handing over any money. Reports of fraud offences are...

Queen Street homicide alleged offender hands himself in

A man sought in connection with the ongoing Queen Street homicide investigation in August was due to appear in court yesterday. Detective Senior Sergeant Craig...

Man shot dead by police in Wainuiomata

A man has died after being shot by Police in Wainuiomata this afternoon. Police were called to a suspected family harm incident outside a property...

Fatal Naenae hit-and-run: Vehicle located, driver urged to come forward

Police have located the vehicle that fatally hit a pedestrian on Naenae Road at 5.46am today and are appealing for the driver to come...

Police updates – body located in Mohaka, Feilding crash investigation

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 15 November 2023. Body located, Mohaka A body has been located north of the Mohaka River mouth south of...

Pt England homicide: Man charged in relation to death of Charles Pongi

Auckland City Police have today charged a man in relation to the death of Charles Pongi in Pt England in August 2023. A homicide investigation...

‘Baby Ru’ homicide: Police looking for CCTV hard drive

Police investigating the death of baby Ru are making good progress with the investigation. 'As part of our enquiries, we are following up on information...

Locals help police nab seven offenders in Pukekohe

The Pukekohe community has helped Police with the arrest of seven alleged offenders yesterday. It followed the aggravated robbery of a commercial premises on West...

$198 million dollars lost to scams in the last year

Just under $200 million dollars was lost to scams over the last year according to 11 of New Zealand’s largest financial institutions. The figure has...

Six arrests at Killer Beez event in Ramarama over the weekend

Police swarmed Counties Manukau South during the weekend, resulting in six arrests and more than 70 fines issued following a planned gang event. Police were...

Arrest made after aggravated robberies in Hamilton

An 18-year-old male was due to appear in the Hamilton District Court today on two charges of aggravated robbery of a commercial premises and...

Driver and vehicle located following hit and run in Whanganui

Whanganui Police have been able to identify and locate the vehicle and driver in relation to a hit and run in the Castlecliff area...

Police updates – missing man found, Stoke homicide victim named

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 12 November 2023. Name release, Stoke homicide Nelson Bays Police are now able to name the man that died...

Whanganui hit-and-run: Appeal for information

Whanganui Police are seeking help from the public following a hit and run in the Castlecliff area yesterday evening. Around 7:45pm, a group of young...

Ellerslie homicide – autopsy completed

Police investigating the murders of Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok and Mei Han Chong are today in a position to provide further information. A post-mortem on Mei...

Homicide enquiry launched following death in Stoke, Nelson

Tasman Police can advise that one person has died following a serious incident in Stoke last night and a homicide investigation is underway. Police attended...

Hamilton paedophile gets 10 months Home D

Child sex offender Gregory van de Worp was sentenced this week in Hamilton District Court. WARNING: This article contains references to sexual offending. 39-year-old van de...

Second arrest in Ellerslie homicide

Police have located and arrested a second person in relation to the murders of Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok and Mei Han Chong at an Ellerslie...

Ellerslie double-murder: Accused appears in court

The 42-year-old man entered no plea and did not seek bail when he appeared in the Auckland District Court today. He will next appear on...

Update – Dean Kahukiwa Homicide

Police investigating the murder of Foxton man, Dean Kahukiwa, are seeking sightings of two vehicles seen on Reeve Street on the night of the...

Further appeal for information in ‘Baby Ru’ homicide

Police investigating the death of baby Ru are calling for sightings of a vehicle believed to have been used to remove critical evidence from...

Ellerslie homicide: Arrest made, missing woman located deceased

Auckland City Police investigating the Ellerslie homicide have sadly located missing 67-year-old Mei Han Chong deceased. Detective Inspector Scott Beard, Auckland City CIB, says as...

20 arrested in ‘recidivist retail offenders’ swoop

Hawke's Bay Police have arrested 20 people and laid 100 charges following an operation targeting recidivist retail crime offenders. Police worked alongside Loss Prevention Officers,...

Cracking down on gangs

New search powers are proving an effective tool in disrupting gang tensions and de-escalating ongoing violence in the Eastern District. The Criminal Activity Intervention Legislation...

Ellerslie homicide – victim named, police fear for safety of deceased’s wife

Police can now release the name of the victim in the Ellerslie homicide investigation. He was 66-year-old Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok, known as Joseph Kwok. “Police and...

Auckland burglar facing over 40 charges

Some great work from Police staff in West Auckland has led to the arrest of a recidivous burglar, who faced the Court today on...

Police launch homicide investigation following unexplained death in Ellerslie, further appeal for information

A homicide investigation has been launched as Police continue to appeal for information regarding the death of a man in Ellerslie. Detective Inspector Scott Beard,...

Youths arrested following spate of Northland car thefts

A Kamo resident with an eye for detail has assisted Police in two arrests, following a spate of vehicle thefts in the area. Whangārei Area...

Beware of ‘fake officials’ police warn

Police in Counties Manukau East are reminding residents to check the identification of official workers following reports of people impersonating officials. Counties Manukau East Area...

Arrests made following Ōpōtiki shooting

Police have made two arrests in relation to a shooting where a 20-year-old woman was seriously injured in Ōpōtiki on Saturday 21 October. “These arrests...

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