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‘Operation Swarm’ sees police target boy racers in Whanganui

Seven people were charged, 10 cars seized or impounded, and almost 150 infringement notices were issued following a successful operation run by Central District...

Police updates – Taranaki homicide, Rotorua and West Plains fatal crashes

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 1 August 2022. Homicide investigation underway in Taranaki A homicide investigation is underway in Taranaki after a man’s body...

Unexplained death of woman being investigated in Hamilton

Hamilton Police are making enquiries into the unexplained death of a woman at an address on Lake Road. Police were alerted when the woman was...

Stabbing on Taranaki Street, Wellington – Police appeal for information

Police are seeking the assistance of the public in their investigation of the stabbing of a 48-year-old man on Taranaki Street in Wellington at...

Brian Tamaki charged with careless driving

The Destiny Church leader was travelling on Hamurana Road north of Rotorua when the car he was driving collided with another carrying two elderly...

Royal Oak jewellery store aggravated robbery arrests

Four people have been arrested following an aggravated robbery of a jewellery store at the Royal Oak Shopping Mall yesterday afternoon. At approximately 3pm yesterday...

Arrests made after construction site burglaries in the Lower Hutt area

Hutt Valley Police arrested two 39-year-old men in relation to a recent spate of burglaries and thefts from residential construction sites in Wainuiomata and...

Youth Aid referrals after Kohimarama dairy burglary

Three youths have been referred to Youth Aid following a burglary at a Kohimarama dairy early this morning in which a car was used...

Police lay charges over sexual assault incident in Auckland CBD

Police have identified a man previously sought as part of their investigation into an alleged sexual assault in central Auckland last weekend. The 32-year-old man...

Update: Marlborough Girls High School Incident – a hoax call say Police

Police believe there is no further threat towards the public following an incident at Marlborough Girls High School. Police are speaking to two young people...

Treasured family motorbike returned 17 years after it was stolen

After 17 years and a trip halfway around the world, a treasured BSA 1929 Sloper motorbike has been reunited with the New Zealand family...

Do you know this man? Police seek public’s help in sexual assault investigation

Police are appealing for the public’s assistance in identifying a man in relation to a sexual assault in central Auckland. The incident occurred on Sunday...

Hawke’s Bay Tradies urged to secure and label tools properly

Police are urging tradies and DIY enthusiasts to secure and label their work tools. Thirty thefts from vehicles have been reported in the Hawke's Bay...

Arrests in Whakamarama homicide of Eli Johnson

Police have charged two men for the murder of Eli Johnson in Whakamarama last month. Mr Johnson, 27, died after he was violently assaulted on...

$100k reward offered for information on Kirsty Bentley’s murder

Police are today announcing a $100,000 reward for information about the murder of Ashburton teen Kirsty Bentley. Kirsty was last seen walking her dog on...

ASB Coastlands Paraparaumu aggravated robbery – police seek witnesses

Police are seeking witnesses to an aggravated robbery yesterday in Paraparaumu. About 4.30pm, a man has entered the ASB Bank on Coastlands Parade. He has presented...

Conifer Grove drug bust: Cash, ammunition and a stolen motorbike seized

A male with gang links is facing firearms and dishonesty charges after Operation Cobalt staff executed a warrant at his Conifer Grove address. The man...

East Coast police arrest three and solve 20 burglaries in process

On the night of the 12 July this year, approximately 20 burglaries occurred in the Mahia area with the offenders targeting tools and outdoor...

Killer Beez associate arrested, drugs and firearm seized

Police have arrested a man and seized a firearm, ammunition and cannabis as part of ongoing Operation Cobalt targeting organised crime groups. On Wednesday 20...

West Coast historic sexual offending: Police appeal for information

Greymouth Police are seeking information in relation to historic sexual offending against boys on the West Coast. Allan William Walton, an 87-year-old West Coast man,...

Mark Hohua homicide: 4th man arrested

Police have arrested a fourth man for the murder of 48-year-old Mark Hohua in Whakatāne. Mr Hohua died in hospital early on June 19 from...

Lego box drugs: Seizure and arrest by Police and Customs, targeting organised crime in Southland

A successful joint operation by NZ Police and Customs has resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of methamphetamine and an arrest for...

Police updates – Invercargill meat theft, North Taieri and Hastings fatal accidents

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 19 July 2022. Name release, fatal crash, Pakowhai Road, Hastings Police are now in a position to confirm the...

Man shot by Police in Grey Lynn following firearms incident

Police have shot and injured a 32-year-old man following an armed incident in Grey Lynn earlier this evening. The man is now in a critical...

Adrian Humphreys homicide – police update and sister’s statement

Police investigating the homicide of Adrian Humphreys in Tāngarākau on 7 May are continuing to search for items of interest as the investigation progresses. “Locals...

Police appeal for information into Hamilton incidents

Waikato Police are seeking information from the public following a number of assaults that occured in Hamilton overnight. An 18-year-old local man was stabbed in...

Operation Samson sees over $2.4 million cash, drugs and firearm seized

Police have seized more than $2.4 million in cash, as an investigation continues to shed light on the activities of a trans-national organised crime...

Maria Brown homicide – man arrested

Police have now charged a man with the murder of Maria Brown. A homicide investigation was launched after the 77-year-old was found deceased at her...

Glendene homicide investigation – murder charges laid

A man has been charged with murder in relation to the deaths of two people in Glendene on Friday. The 27-year-old West Auckland man has...

Critical incident in Glendene – man in custody (updated)

Police are responding to an incident in Glendene after it was reported a firearm was discharged outside a residential address this afternoon. On arrival, two...

Operation Bush: Massive money laundering operation ‘dismantled’

A Police operation has dismantled a sophisticated drug dealing and money laundering operation across the North Island, with eight arrests and more than $6.5...

Firearm, stolen property recovered following burglary, Napier

Hawke's Bay Police have arrested a man and recovered a firearm after it was stolen in a burglary in Napier last week. Police were alerted...

Arrest following St Johns jewellery store aggravated robbery

Police have made an arrest in relation to an aggravated robbery at a jewellery store in St Johns yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred just after...

Operation Cobalt: Arrests made and stolen property recovered in gang and organised crime crackdown

Northland Police have made several arrests, executed search warrants and recovered stolen property as part of an intensive focus on ram raids, and youth-related...

Government introduces ‘more tools for Police to tackle gangs and intimidating behaviour’

Police Minister Chris Hipkins and Justice Minister Kiri Allan today unveiled a package of measures to help reduce the harm caused by gangs and...

Man charged with murder following death of woman in Henderson

Police have arrested and charged a 34-year-old man with murder following the death of a woman in Henderson last night. Police were alerted to reports...

One person in custody following Henderson firearms incident, woman dies at scene

Police have one person in custody following a firearms incident in Henderson last evening. Police were alerted to reports of a firearm being discharged at...

Police updates – Anaru Moana disappearance, missing person found dead in New Plymouth

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 12 June 2022. Disappearance of Anaru Moana - search to take place in Waimate A search operation is due...

Watch: Driver in Titri ‘near-miss’ identified

The driver of the white Toyota Hilux being sought following a ‘near-miss’ near Titri has been identified. Police are speaking with the driver, who came...

Charges following central Auckland stabbing incident

Three males have been charged in relation to a stabbing in central Auckland early yesterday morning. Police responded at 3.10am to reports of an assault...

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