Crime

Operation Middlepark: Murder charges laid

The Operation Middlepark investigations team have laid additional charges as part of the homicide investigation that was launched after a whānau birthday celebration... Read More

Police seeking help to find two men

Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating two men who both have a warrant for arrest. Jacob Morgan and Santana Harris are both believed to... Read More

BOP op shops count costs of illegal dumping

Soiled mattresses, scattered clothing, rubbish soaked in cat pee, rotting food and damaged household goods. These are among the foul sights and smells greeting... Read More

Crime spree lands youth in the hot seat

Police have halted an offender's crime spree across some Northland communities, successfully remanding him in custody on a number of charges. Northland Police... Read More

28-year-old arrested after overnight incident

A seriously hurt man is in Tauranga hospital, while a 28-year-old has been arrested following an incident overnight. Police took the 28-year-old man into... Read More

Cigarettes, guns and cash seized by customs

A Customs investigation has led to five arrests in Auckland and the seizure of over 1.36 million illicit cigarettes, two firearms, and a substantial amount of... Read More

Police warn of WhatApp scam

Police are warning people to be wary of a WhatsApp scam following an increase in reports in the Wellington District. In this case scammers use WhatsApp to... Read More

Waikato Police deliver on stolen mail

Waikato Police have this week executed a search warrant, taking into custody an alleged long-time mail thief. A 28-year-old man is facing charges in relation... Read More

Police respond to firearms incident, Taupō

Update: 1.01pm, Police are speaking with the person and verified no firearm was involved, says a police spokesperson. "Cordons are being stood down and... Read More

Police warn of BOP sextortion

Bay of Plenty Police are urging young people, parents, and guardians to educate themselves about safe online practices, as reports of sextortion continue. 'In... Read More

A Police tracking machine

If first impressions were anything to go by, Indo and Senior Constable Billy Hill didn't have the makings of a successful pairing. Luckily for them, the duo... Read More

Bayfair stabber does not deny wounding charge

A teenager accused of stabbing another girl at Bayfair Shopping Centre in Mount Maunganui has not denied a charge relating to the incident, which left the victim... Read More