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Name release and appeal for information, Hastings homicide

Police can now confirm the name of the man who died in Hastings Sunday 16 February, and are appealing for information to assist in...

Hamilton shootout: Woman criticised for withholding ‘mass shooting threats’

The estranged wife of Joel Robin Buckley, who was killed in a police shootout in Hamilton in July 2021, claimed he had been planning...

Man charged after pedestrians injured in Henderson car park

A man has been charged after several people were injured when a vehicle fled the scene of a shoplifting in Henderson. Waitematā West CIB have...

Customs seizes over 100 kilograms of cocaine at Auckland Airport

Customs has seized an estimated 101 kilograms of cocaine, at Auckland International Airport over the weekend, which is believed to be the largest seizure...

Road workers aid in drunk driver arrest on SH 29

Members of a road working crew spotted a woman driving her vehicle the wrong way through a set of road works on SH29. She...

Man charged with murder in Hastings homicide investigation

A man has been arrested following the death of another man in Hawke’s Bay Sunday night, 16 February. Detective Inspector Martin James said a homicide...

Homicide investigation underway in Hastings

Last night at around 10:30pm, police received reports of a disorder incident on Kiwi Lane in Hastings where a group of people were fighting. Police...

Investigation launched after man critically injured in Hamilton firearms incident

Police are making enquiries after a firearms incident early this morning that has left a man in critical condition. Emergency services were called to Winstone...

Appeal for information after assault in Miramar

Police are asking for the public's help after a man was assaulted and seriously injured in Miramar yesterday. Emergency services were called about 4.55pm to...

Man arrested following indecent act in Epsom this week

Police have arrested a man wanted for allegedly performing an indecent act in Epsom this week. After receiving information from members of the public who...

Police urge community to stop sharing suspect details amid child abduction scare

Police are urging West Auckland residents to stop sharing photos and personal details of a man on social media following reports of multiple abduction...

Wellington drug suppliers ordered to forfeit assets

A Wellington-based drug supplier has had nearly $340,000 in assets seized, including a 42-foot yacht and high-end art, and could stand to lose more...

26-year-old cold case reopened in West Coast town

More than 26 years after the murder of David John Robinson, Tasman Police have reopened the investigation into his death, with enquiries under way...

Police seek vehicle of interest over indecent act in Epsom

Police are seeking information on a vehicle of interest involved in an indecent act committed in Epsom this week. Police have been investigating the complaint...

Police hammer home security warning for South Auckland construction sites

Police in Counties Manukau South say a recent increase in burglaries from construction sites is a timely reminder to builders to ensure security is...

Victim identified in fatal Auckland motorway incident, drivers yet to come forward

Police have identified 34-year-old Joshua Nathanuel Love from West Auckland as the man who died after being struck by at least three vehicles on...

Murder charge laid in Lake Hawea homicide

A man is appearing in court today charged with the murder of Karen White last year. Ms White was killed in her Lake Hawea home...

Police investigate multiple complaints of extortion at Manukau Pak’n Save

Police are investigating multiple complaints of alleged extortion at Pak'n Save Manukau, where customers were reportedly threatened with hefty fines by security personnel. One complainant,...

Man charged with murder in relation to Ngāruawāhia death

A 34-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Turipapa Tukere following an altercation in Ngāruawāhia on 27 December. The arrest was made early...

Update – woman found injured in Christchurch park

Police are making good progress with the investigation into the circumstances that led to a woman being found in a Christchurch park with critical...

Woman charged in relation to fatal vehicle incident in Napier

A 23-year-old woman has been arrested and charged following a fatal incident on Nuffield Avenue, Marewa, on 27 December 2024, where 33-year-old Reif Cotter...

Top detective leads investigation into Te Pāti Māori census data allegations

Detective Superintendent Ross McKay is heading an investigation into Te Pāti Māori over claims of census data misuse, following allegations from former Manurewa Marae...

Canterbury Police seek public help to identify man linked to assault

Canterbury Police want to identify the man in this photo. "We are hoping they can assist with an ongoing enquiry in relation to an assault...

Man before courts after “item of concern” found at Hamilton Police Station

A 29-year-old man is before the courts after an item of concern was located following an incident in Hamilton. On Friday 7 February around 4.05pm,...

Firearms and ammunition seized following a Porirua traffic stop

A man is before the courts following a vehicle stop which led to the discovery of two firearms and shotgun ammunition. Around 4pm on Tuesday...

Extradition file to be prepared in Wellington assault case

Police investigating alleged criminal behaviour by visiting Vietnamese officials are preparing an extradition file. Police received two complaints of assault following an incident at a...

Investigation launched after serious assault in Wainuiomata

Police investigating an assault in Wainuiomata last night are asking for the public's help, after a man was left seriously injured. About 10pm, Police were...

Truck driver charged after dangerous overtaking manoeuvre on SH29

A Tauranga truck driver has been charged with dangerous driving after dashcam footage captured him overtaking two vehicles on the wrong side of the...

Woman found injured in Christchurch park

Christchurch Police investigating a serious assault in the city are seeking help from the public. The female victim was found seriously injured at the Richmond...

Police continue investigation into Birkenhead incident

An investigation into the wounding of a man in Birkenhead on Tuesday afternoon will continue today. A man suffered multiple stab wounds outside an address...

Pak N Save reviews security incident after alleged extortion attempt

Pak N Save Manukau is conducting a review after a security guard allegedly attempted to extort a customer by falsely accusing her of theft. The...

Stabbing incident forces lockdown at Auckland childcare centre

A critically injured man, described by witnesses as “completely drenched in blood,” was found with stab wounds on Auckland’s North Shore, prompting a lockdown...

Man arrested after machete located in Waitangi

Eagle-eyed patrols got more than they bargained for after spotting a wanted man, allegedly carrying a machete down the inside of his pants. Police staff...

Appeal for public’s help in finding missing Hutt Valley man’s associate

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an associate of missing Hutt Valley man Tom Basire, as concerns for his wellbeing continue to...

Otaika homicide: Man charged as Police seek sightings of vehicle of interest

A man has been charged with murder over a Maungatapere teenager’s death in Otaika last week. Several search warrants have been carried out over recent...

Law Commission’s consultation on ‘hate crimes’ slammed by Free Speech Union

The Free Speech Union (FSU) has strongly condemned the Law Commission’s newly released consultation on the creation of ‘hate crime’ legislation in New Zealand,...

Brutal attack on custody officers at Auckland District Court

Police are investigating a violent assault on two custody officers at Auckland District Court, where one officer suffered a broken jaw and the other...

Otaika homicide: Name release

Police are today releasing the name of a Northland man fatally shot in Otaika this week. He was 18-year-old Kyle Zachary Jenkins, of Maungatapere. The homicide...

Police investigating death of woman in Hamilton overnight

Police are making inquiries into the death of a woman in Hamilton overnight. Emergency services were called to a Forest Lake address shortly before 12:30am...

Otaika homicide: Police make additional appeal

Police are releasing further information in the Otaika homicide investigation as the appeal for footage continues. An investigation team has begun the task of piecing...

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