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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...

Man charged with manslaughter in relation to fatal crash, State Highway 6, Queenstown

A man previously charged in relation to a crash near Queenstown last year has had his charge upgraded. The crash on 16 December 2023 happened...

Warrant to arrest: Have you seen Jordan Scott?

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Jordan Scott, who has a warrant to arrest. Scott, 19, is from West Auckland and is wanted...

Police make arrests in relation to powerline tampering and electrical thefts

Police have now charged a further person in relation to powerline tampering, copper and electrical thefts in Christchurch. On Thursday 22 February Police responded to...

Police reassure Taita residents after an eventful week

Hutt Valley Police will be visible in the Taita area today providing reassurance to residents following an eventful week. Yesterday, Police received a number of...

Gangs’ guns to be targeted with FPOs

Associate Minister of Justice Nicole McKee says the Government is continuing its work to restore law and order, announcing new measures that will enable...

Man sentenced for Cockle Bay homicide

Police acknowledge the final sentencing in the homicide investigation into the death of Wiremu Arapo more than three years ago. Wiremu was found deceased inside...

Two arrests in relation to the death of Javon Aranui

Hawkes Bay Police have arrested and charged two 19-year-old men in relation to the death of Javon Aranui who was assaulted in the early...

Man arrested in relation to Mount Albert homicide

Police have arrested and charged a man in relation to a homicide in Mount Albert on Monday afternoon. The man, who was taken to hospital...

NZ dodges Labour’s ‘dopey experiment’ in prohibition – ACT

Labour’s attempted crackdown on smokers would have delivered criminal groups a near-monopoly over the cigarette trade. 'Make no mistake, denicotisation would have effectively banned cigarettes...

Man taken into custody following incident in Avalon, Lower Hutt

Police have taken a man into custody following an extended incident at an address on High Street, Avalon yesterday. Police cordoned off the area following...

Golriz Ghahraman facing fourth shoplifting charge

Former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman faces a fourth shoplifting charge, this time for allegedly stealing a navy cardigan worth $389 from Standard Issue in...

Police acknowledge final sentencing over baby Arapera’s death

Police acknowledge court proceedings coming to an end in seeking justice for the tragic death of Arapera Fia. Two people have now been sentenced for...

Two vehicles sought after suspicious fire in Waikaia

Police investigating a suspicious house fire in Waikaia are seeking sightings of two vehicles of interest. Emergency services were called to the Elswick Street property...

Three fast-tracked to court following aggravated burglary

Police arrested three people within 45 minutes of an aggravated burglary in Waterview yesterday morning. At around 9.45am, Police were notified three men wearing masks...

Gang’s distinctive motorcycles destroyed following court order

Six distinctive motorcycles that were once prized possessions of the Comanchero Motorcycle gang have been destroyed. A recent court order gave Police the green light...

Two arrests as Kamo robbery investigation continues

A Police investigation is quickly closing in on alleged offenders behind a robbery in Kamo earlier this week. Two arrests have been made and further...

Trio sentenced over Meliame Fisi’ihoi’s murder

Three men face imprisonment after being sentenced over the callous murder of Meliame Fisi’ihoi four years ago. Today, Viliami Iongi and Falala Iongi were imprisoned...

Enquiries continue to locate man in Hilltop incident

Enquiries are ongoing to locate an identified man following an incident in the Taupō suburb of Hilltop yesterday afternoon. “This man knows who he is,...

Southern Police investigating suspicious house fire

Police are investigating a suspicious house fire that occurred early on Wednesday morning on Elswick Street in Waikaia. Emergency services were called just after midnight. 'Thankfully...

Otara assault accused faces new charges

Police have laid additional charges as a result of an investigation into an assault at Ōtara Creek Reserve in January. Earlier this month, Police arrested...

Five arrested following central Auckland assault

Police camera operators are keeping a keen eye over incidents in central Auckland, no matter the time of day. Early this morning, a camera operator...

Lake Alice abuse and torture survivors reject apology from RANZCP

Survivors of the abuse and torture at Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital in the 1970s have rejected an apology from the Royal Australia New Zealand...

Motorbikes seized following Paeroa gang tangi

Multiple motorbikes have been seized as Police had an increased presence in the Waikato town of Paeroa today for the tangi of a Waikato-based...

Safety boost for Police speed camera operators

WorkSafe has accepted a binding commitment from the New Zealand Police to improve safety for speed camera operators, after one was critically injured in...

Imprisonment sentence ‘to deter tax offending’ – IRD

A former construction company director has been jailed on tax charges. In 2021, Stephen Eugene Foley was found guilty by a jury of aiding and...

Police ‘turn up the heat’ in theft investigation

Police have made an arrest over a brazen theft from a trade store in Westgate late last month. The theft, at an address on Northside...

Four youths surrender following fleeing driver incident

Four people were taken into custody overnight following a team effort from Police. Just before 2am, the driver of a stolen vehicle travelling along Roscommon...

40 cops descend on Gore address as part of meth supply operation

As part of a joint operation targeting the supply of methamphetamine in the Gore community a woman has been arrested and a quantity of...

Second-time tax offender jailed

A Dunedin company director has been jailed after being convicted for a second time for failure to pay PAYE. Leslie John McKenzie plead guilty to...

27-year-old woman charged over damage to electorate offices

Police have made an arrest as part of an investigation into vandalism at Auckland electorate offices in recent months. Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Matt Bartlett...

Arrests following aggravated robberies in Cambridge

Police have made three arrests in relation to the aggravated robberies of two Cambridge service stations, one on 2 February and one on 7...

Fatal Police shooting in Matamata-Piako area

A man has been fatally shot by Police following a protracted incident in Waikato this afternoon. At around 12.30pm today Police conducted a vehicle stop...

‘No rehabilitation, no parole’ Bill drawn

Prisoners will have a better chance of reintegrating into society and building a better life as a result of a Member’s Bill which was...

‘Disguise surprise’: Man arrested trying to evade Police

Police have arrested a sought offender despite his plans to evade Police with a swift wardrobe change on Wednesday evening. At around 4.40pm, Police were...

Quick arrests after aggravated robbery in Napier

Napier Police have arrested two youths following an aggravated robbery at a commercial premises on Hyderbad Road, Marewa, early this week. Police responded to reports...

Police operation targets commercial burglaries in Rotorua

A five-day operation targeting commercial burglaries, youth and gang crime in Rotorua has resulted in several arrests. The operation follows an increase in commercial burglaries...

Warrant to Arrest: Have you seen Edward Smith?

Police are seeking public’s assistance in locating Edward Smith, who has a warrant for arrest for failing to appear in court. Smith is believed to...

Warrant to Arrest: Have you seen Nepia Taonui?

Police are seeking public’s assistance in locating Nepia Taonui, who has several warrants for his arrest. They include weapons and firearms charges and the breaching...

Muriwai fatality: Man to appear in court

Police have laid a charge as part of the investigation into a fatal crash on Muriwai Beach last month. Nineteen-year-old Madison Marie Chamberlain died following...

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