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Human remains found off Gulf Harbour those of ‘small Asian woman’, homicide investigation launched

Police have launched a homicide investigation following the discovery of human remains in water off Gulf Harbour on Tuesday afternoon. The investigation team are also...

Richard Coburn acquitted of the murder of his partner Paige Tutemahurangi

26-year-old Richard Mathew Coburn was found guilty of manslaughter instead of murder in the High Court at Hamilton following the death of his partner,...

Arrest made in Raglan homicide investigation

Police have arrested and charged a Waikato man with murder in relation to the death of Cedric Maniapoto in Te Uku. The 29-year-old is due...

Ghahraman pleads guilty to all charges

Former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman pleaded guilty to all charges in the Auckland District Court, admitting to shoplifting approximately $10,000 worth of goods in...

Canterbury ‘Public figure’ embroiled in Grindr blackmail case

A criminal trial in the Christchurch District Court is hearing allegations about an attempt to blackmail a Canterbury public figure following a sexual encounter...

Rotorua Police seeking public help after two serious incidents

Rotorua Police investigating two separate incidents in the Te Ngae Road area of Rotorua over the past few days are appealing to the public. This...

Arrest made following powerline tampering in Christchurch

Police are appealing for information that would assist in identifying offenders following a number of reports of powerline tampering and theft that has taken...

Murder victim Paige Tutemahurangi alive 30 minutes after deadly assault – Crown expert

Richard Mathew Coburn is on trial for the murder of his partner Paige Tutemahurangi on July 1, 2023. Coburn admitted to assaulting Tutemahurangi but pleaded...

Hori Gage homicide: Further arrests made

Four people have been arrested and charged by Palmerston North CIB today in relation to the murder of Hori Gage. On Sunday 6 August, 2023,...

Christchurch homicide victim’s name released

Police can now release the name of the man killed in central Christchurch on Sunday evening. He was 22-year-old local man Jordan Morris. 'Jordan sadly died...

Murder charge laid following Christchurch death overnight

A 67-year-old man has been charged with murder, following the death of a man at a Hereford Street, Christchurch property last night. Police were called...

Pair arrested following serious assault in Pukekohe

Two people will face court today following a serious assault in Pukekohe yesterday. Police were called just before 3pm following a report of a person...

Police updates – Takaka house fire, Omaha water incident

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 10 March 2024. One person in custody following Takaka house fire Nelson Police have taken one person into custody...

Drugs and cash seized in West Coast drug bust

Two men have been arrested in Hokitika and Dobson this week as part of an operation into the sale and supply of illicit drugs...

Five arrested over serious assault in Dunedin last week

Dunedin Police have arrested and charged five people in relation to a serious assault on Selwyn Street on Saturday 2 March. A number of search...

Pedestrian dies after hit-and-run in Papatoetoe

A pedestrian died after being struck by a car on Great South Road in Papatoetoe last night. The incident was reported to Police at 10pm. The...

‘Bizarre’ theft report results in arrests

A bizarre report of theft in Mahora, Hastings, resulted in both the informant and suspect being put into handcuffs. The report of offending began with...

Arrest made following Wellington aggravated robberies

Wellington Police investigating two aggravated robberies relating to crypto currency deals made over the social media platform Discord have this morning made an arrest. A...

Raglan homicide: Victim Cedric Maniapoto was fatally shot

Police investigating the death of Cedric Maniapoto can confirm he was fatally shot and found at an address just north of Raglan early on...

Frontline police staff to prioritise petrol station visits after spate of attacks

Police are continuing to be highly visible across Auckland forecourts, with frontline staff prioritising visits overnight alongside demand. Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin says petrol stations...

Seven youths arrested following fleeing driver incident in Pt. England overnight

Seven youths have been taken into custody following a fleeing driver incident in Point England overnight. Just before midnight, Police were made aware of two...

Five suspects arrested at Maraetai Beach playground

A group had their fun cut short after a visit from Police on Thursday evening. Around 8.40pm, Police were made aware of a stolen vehicle...

‘Scenario Village’ – new frontline police training facility officially open

A new purpose-built training facility, designed by the frontline for the frontline, has been officially opened at the Royal New Zealand Police College today. Scenario...

Information sought following two aggravated robberies in Wellington

Wellington Police are investigating two aggravated robberies at New World supermarkets and would like to identify and speak to the two men pictured, who...

Beehive thieves target Cromwell property

Cromwell Police are appealing for the public’s help after dozens of beehives were stolen from a Mount Pisa property. The burglary is thought to have...

More measures introduced to crack down on gangs

The Government has introduced legislation yesterday which will give Police additional tools to go after gangs who inflict fear and misery on everyday Kiwis,...

Dunedin organised crime operation busted

A 67-year-old man has been arrested and charged with numerous offences following a search warrant in Dunedin this week. On Monday 4 March, Southern District...

Raglan homicide – police name victim

Police can now confirm the name of the man who was located deceased on Ohautira Road, Raglan yesterday. He was 58-year-old Cedric John Maniapoto of...

Ruakākā homicide: Appeal for sightings of vehicle of interest

Police are seeking sightings of a vehicle of interest in the homicide investigation into the death of Ruakākā man Teina Pickering in October 2023. Last...

Homicide investigation underway in Raglan

A homicide investigation has been launched after Police responded to a report that a person had been located deceased on Ohautira Road, Raglan this...

Taita violent assault: Three men arrested and charged

Hutt Valley Police have arrested and charged three people in relation to a violent assault at a property in High Street, Taita last week. Police...

Police acknowledge sentencing in relation to the death of Michael McGrath

Statement of Detective Inspector Kylie Schaare Police acknowledge the sentence of life with a minimum period of imprisonment of 17 years handed down today in...

‘Assault discharge a tragedy for women’ – ACT

Responding to the discharge without conviction and permanent name suppression of a man who punched a 71-year-old woman in the head at a protest...

Three Wellington vandals facing 150 charges

Police have arrested three people who now face approximately 150 charges between them, following incidents in early January where vehicles and bus stops were...

Defendant in Posie Parker assault case discharged without conviction, name suppression granted – FSU to appeal

The young man who assaulted an elderly woman at the Posie Parker event in Albert Park last year has been discharged without conviction, with...

Rental scammers targeting Chinese people seeking New Zealand accommodation

Police have received several reports of a rental property rental scam involving the Chinese community. The scammers are targeting China-based people who are seeking rental...

Homicide investigation launched in Mangamuka after man dies from stab wounds

A homicide investigation is underway and Police have arrested a person following the death of a man in the Far North last night. Emergency services...

Palmerston North police seeking information following serious assault on taxi driver

Police investigating a serious assault on a taxi driver in Palmerston North are seeking help from the public. A 25-year-old man is due to appear...

35-year-old Wellington man wanted by police arrested

He was considered very dangerous. Anyone with information was urged not to approach him and instead to call 111 immediately and quote file number 240301/6605. Alternatively...

Police continue to investigate Waikaia arson

Police investigating the arson of a Waikaia property have identified one of the vehicles previously sought, along with further offending potentially linked. Prior to the...

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