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Arrests following series of ‘concerning incidents’ in Counties-Manukau over the weekend

A person is before the Court and two others have been referred to Youth Aid after a series of concerning incidents in Counties Manukau...

Police arrest pair after fleeing driver incident

Two people are in custody following a fleeing driver incident across Auckland this morning. At around 5.20am, Police were alerted to a vehicle being stolen...

Gang leader funeral – police to maintain ‘high visibility’

Police will be highly visible across parts of the North Island in the coming days to monitor the movements of gang members, ahead of...

Police acknowledge first sentencing in Cockle Bay homicide case

Police acknowledge the first of two sentencings in the Cockle Bay homicide that occurred in late 2020. Yesterday, at the High Court at Auckland, 35-year-old...

Police confirm ‘concerning emails’ originate from single source

Yesterday police responded to emails of a concerning nature directed at a number of organisations throughout New Zealand, including schools and hospitals. Police acknowledged 'how...

Asbestos prosecutions highlight room to improve – WorkSafe

WorkSafe New Zealand says two recent court cases show Aotearoa still has a long way to get asbestos management right. Asbestos remains the country’s number...

Name Release, Waitaanga Homicide

Police can now release the name of the person who died following the arson of a Waitaanga property on Wednesday 11 October. Extensive DNA testing...

CCTV image released in Takapuna wilful damage investigation

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in an investigation into wilful damage at a Takapuna office. The incident occurred at around 1.30am this morning, Thursday...

IPCA finds justified use of Police dog to apprehend young person in Te Awamutu

Police acknowledge the findings by the Independent Police Conduct Authority which found that Police were justified in using a dog to apprehend a young...

Police searching new area of interest today to locate Jayden Mamfredos-Nair

Police making enquiries into the disappearance of Jayden Mamfredos-Nair are today focussing on an area of interest not previously searched. Detective Inspector Callum McNeill, Waitematā...

Beware of fake banknotes in Pukekohe area

Two women faced court today over the alleged use of counterfeit banknotes in the Pukekohe area. They were taken into custody following a string of...

Police updates – Naenae victim named, serious crashes Te Puke and Rotorua

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 22 November 2023. Update: Serious Crash, Amohau St, Rotorua Police can now confirm one person has died following a...

Man to appear in court over New Lynn cash exchange aggravated robbery

A 42-year-old male will be put before the Court today following a violent incident at a shopping mall on Great North Road, New Lynn. Police...

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...

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