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Arrest and charges in Māhia assault investigation

One person has been arrested and charged in relation to a serious assault in Māhia during a violent disorder incident in the early hours...

Shoplifting saga: ‘I gave you a chance’, Ian Wishart tells Green Party

Explosive tweet tonight from investigative journalist Ian Wishart alleges Chloe Swarbrick in store during Golriz Ghahraman shoplifting incident. Wishart tweeted 'I gave you a chance...

CCTV camera sensor light leads to arrest of West Harbour night time offender

Police answered an alleged car knocker’s call in West Harbour overnight. At around 2.30am, a 111 call was made about a man trying car doors...

‘Driving behaviour in Nelson a concern’ – Police

Four motorists in Nelson have lost their licence after being clocked driving at more than 140kph. The vehicles were among seven Police caught at high...

Golriz Ghahraman resigns from Parliament

Green MP Golriz Ghahraman is resigning from Parliament following accusations of shoplifting at two clothing stores. In a statement Ghaharaman said her actions were 'out...

‘Two-for-one’ for Police following Onehunga burglary arrests

Two offenders got more than they bargained for after being disturbed during a burglary in Onehunga this morning. Police responded quickly to a vape store...

Third allegation of shoplifting against Ghahraman emerges

The owner of Cre8iveworx, a high-end store in Wellington, sent an email to other businesses claiming that Ghahraman was in their store in October...

Cook Islands police drop assault investigation into former National MP Alfred Ngaro

Former National MP Alfred Ngaro, along with his wife, son, brother, and nephew, have been cleared of assault claims made by a sibling, according...

Ghahraman returns to New Zealand – report

Embattled Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman has returned to New Zealand amid accusations of shoplifting. The new development was reported today by State broadcaster RNZ. The...

Former Labour campaign manager criticises Greens and Ghahraman over shoplifting silence

Shane Te Pou says the silence was fueling speculation and both the party and Golriz Ghahraman needed to be 'up front'. Te Pou was speaking...

Jayden Mamfredos-Nair homicide – third arrest made

A third arrest has been made in the homicide investigation into the death of Jayden Mamfredos-Nair. Detective Inspector Callum McNeill, of Waitematā CIB, says Police...

‘Significant developments’: Arrests in Jayden Mamfredos-Nair homicide investigation

Police can advise of significant developments in the homicide investigation underway following the disappearance of Jayden Mamfredos-Nair. An investigation has been underway after Jayden was...

PR Expert criticises Greens for not ‘being upfront’ with Golriz Ghahraman shoplifting story

Public relations expert and former National Party chief press secretary Janet Wilson has criticised the Greens for their handling of shoplifting allegations against MP...

55-year-old arrested following Porirua firearms incident

Yesterday Police executed a search warrant at a Porirua address and arrested a man in relation to a firearms incident in Porirua on Thursday...

Arrest following incident at Greenlane protest

Police have arrested a man following an assault at a protest on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred just before 5.30pm on Omahu Road, Greenlane. Auckland City...

Green Party co-leaders address Golriz Ghahraman shoplifting incidents

Green Party co-leaders James Shaw and Marama Davidson have addressed recent allegations of shoplifting by MP Golriz Ghahraman. What we know so far: Allegations of...

Thief who allegedly burgled five houses on the same street in one night arrested

Police have arrested a brazen thief allegedly responsible for five burglaries on the same night along the same Takanini road. Counties Manukau South Area Commander,...

Man charged following assault on Waikato road worker

A man was due in court today on serious charges following an incident in Waharoa that left a road worker in hospital with critical...

Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman implicated in second shoplifting incident

A second allegation of shoplifting against Green Party list MP Golriz Ghahraman has emerged. This alleged incident occurred at Scotties Boutique in Ponsonby, weeks before...

McDonald’s attack: Man to appear in court today

A 45-year-old man will face court today on charges related to a serious attack at a McDonald’s in Auckland. At this stage he faces a...

Operation Smelter: Crackdown on Waikato thieves brings ‘immediate success’

Waikato Police have launched Operation Smelter, targeting a group of prolific offenders responsible for multiple aggravated robberies and commercial and retail burglaries in the...

Update: New Plymouth assault, man charged

New Plymouth Police are seeking witnesses to an alleged assault at the Lee Breakwater in New Plymouth on Sunday 7 January. Around 4pm a man...

Senior Green MP Golriz Ghahraman ‘steps aside’ over shoplifting allegation

Prominent Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman who has stepped aside from her parliamentary roles following accusations of shoplifting at Scottie’s Boutique in Auckland. The Green...

Arrests made in relation to altercation leading to Hori Gage homicide

Palmerston North Police have charged two men in in connection with a gang-related altercation that led to the murder of Hori Gage last year. Mr...

Police patrols out in Auckland’s north-west in response to ‘suspicious activity’

Police patrols in Auckland’s north-west are continuing to keep an eye out for suspicious activity in the small hours. In the past two nights, patrols...

Serious crash involving dirt bike in Manurewa being investigated

Police are investigating a serious crash in Manurewa involving a vehicle and dirt bike on Monday night. The incident occurred at the intersection of Great...

Operation Walter: Police seek sightings of second vehicle

Police, supported by the Armed Offenders Squad, executed a pre-planned search warrant at a Carisbrooke Street address in Aranui, this morning. The search began about...

Operation Walter: Name release and search warrant executed

Police can now name the victim of a homicide in Aranui on 4 January. He was David Karl Bridgwater, aged 38. 'Our sympathies are with his...

Operation Tennis: Stokes Valley homicide investigation

At about 10am today, Police executed a search warrant in Stokes Valley in relation to this ongoing homicide investigation. “We are making excellent progress with...

Update – Aranui homicide

Upwards of 20 pieces of information have been received by Police from the public in relation to the homicide investigation in Aranui. In addition to...

Man wanted to ‘assist with enquiries’ into restaurant burglary

Nelson Police are seeking to identify this man following an incident in Kaikoura Flat on December 25. Shortly before midnight on Christmas night, a Kaikoura...

Operation Walter: Police appeal for sightings of vehicle in relation to Aranui homicide

Christchurch Police investigating a death on Carrisbrooke Street overnight are now appealing to the public for information on a vehicle in relation to the...

Homicide investigation under way in Aranui, Christchurch

Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man whose body was found in the suburb of Aranui, Christchurch early this...

Homicide investigation underway following shooting in Manurewa

Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man who was shot in the early hours on 1 January. Detective Inspector Karen...

Police seek witnesses to Māhia assault

Police investigating a serious assault in Māhia on New Year’s morning are asking any witnesses to come forward. A 34-year-old man was knocked unconscious, suffering...

Man arrested after Raglan firearms incident

Police have arrested a 47-year-old man following a firearms incident at Manu Bay in Raglan on Monday. The man was arrested at a Pōkeno address...

Arrests, bikes impounded in Auckland

Four people were arrested and their bikes impounded after Police disrupted a large group of dirt bike riders travelling through South Auckland yesterday afternoon. Senior...

Update: Hamilton homicide investigation

Police can now name the victim of a homicide in Melville, Hamilton on 30 December. He was Te Reo Wickliffe-Heta, aged 24, from Hamilton. 'Police extend...

Homicide inquiry launched in Hamilton

A homicide investigation is under way in Hamilton after a man was found deceased in Melville overnight. The man was found in the driveway of...

Spike in vehicle crime in Kumeu – Huapai area

Kumeū and Huapai residents, can you make your cars unattractive? Waitematā North Police are issuing the challenge to locals to assist in making their cars...

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