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28 Mar 2024 10:09am
News:
National News
Police is taking a firm approach to unsafe driving behaviour from travellers going near or far this Easter Weekend.
After a disappointing start to the year on our roads, there has been an ... More
26 Mar 2024 1:41pm
News:
Counties Manukau
It was a family affair of the law-breaking kind at a supermarket in Highland Park, where more than $16,000 of groceries were allegedly stolen.
But quick action from staff, who contacted ... More
25 Mar 2024 3:52pm
News:
Bay of Plenty
Attributable to Senior Sergeant Scott Merritt:
Police investigating a serious assault on The Strand can advise two people have been arrested thanks to information from the public and staff ... More
25 Mar 2024 7:43am
News:
Eastern
A 29-year-old man is due in Gisborne District Court today in relation to a mass disorder event on Saturday night, which resulted in two people deceased and others badly injured.
He faces a ... More
24 Mar 2024 3:34pm
News:
Eastern
Please attribute to Acting Tairāwhiti Area Commander Inspector Darren Paki:
Additional staff from around the Tairawhiti area have been called to the region to boost Police ... More
24 Mar 2024 2:12pm
News:
National News
Inspector Darren Paki and Detective Inspector Dave de Lange will be available to speak to media at 3pm today, in relation to the Homicide investigation overnight in Gisborne.
Media are ... More
22 Mar 2024 1:26pm
News:
Counties Manukau
A nine-year-old is one of five youths allegedly caught up in a fleeing driver incident through Counties Manukau last night.
Just after 7.30pm, Police observed a vehicle with a group of ... More
21 Mar 2024 3:03pm
News:
Waitematā
Police are appealing for the public’s assistance as an investigation into a concerning incident in Titirangi continues.
The incident occurred on Tuesday 19 March at around 4.23pm on South ... More
21 Mar 2024 2:17pm
News:
Bay of Plenty
Police can advise that Tauranga Hospital is now in a partial lockdown with security measures in place to enter.
Armed Police staff will remain present to provide reassurance however, Police ... More
21 Mar 2024 1:56pm
News:
Counties Manukau
Police have extinguished a man’s ongoing alleged arson antics following an extensive investigation.
Detective Senior Sergeant Simon Taylor, Counties Manukau South CIB, says Police have ... More
21 Mar 2024 6:41am
News:
Bay of Plenty
Three people were arrested following a disorder incident involving two groups of people outside the Whakatāne District Court yesterday morning (20 March).
Two men – aged 18 and 26 - are ... More
20 Mar 2024 8:01pm
News:
Waitematā
Attribute to Inspector Jason Edwards, Waitematā West Area Commander:
There have been no significant issues reported following today's gang funeral in Waitematā West, however Police will ... More
20 Mar 2024 12:52pm
News:
Waitematā
Attribute to Inspector Jason Edwards, Waitematā West Area Commander:
Police will be visible in Waitematā West to monitor movements of gang members today.
This is in relation to a ... More
19 Mar 2024 8:18am
News:
Bay of Plenty
A man is due in court today charged with the murder of an Ōpōtiki man last year.
Steven Taiatini was was fatally struck by a vehicle on Saint John Street in the town, following an ... More
18 Mar 2024 4:15pm
News:
Northland
A group of people who allegedly threatened a worker and stole from a Kerikeri store will face court today.
At around 8.40pm on Saturday, Police were notified of four people who pulled up to ... More
18 Mar 2024 3:03pm
News:
National News
Over a 12-month period, the task force seized almost 200 kilograms of methamphetamine heading to New Zealand and Australia. More
18 Mar 2024 11:38am
News:
Auckland City
Attribute to Inspector Jason Homan:
Police can advise an earlier incident in Auckland Central has now been resolved.
Two people are assisting Police with enquiries following a report ... More
18 Mar 2024 10:37am
News:
Wellington
Hutt Valley Police have arrested two people after a routine traffic stop developed into the seizure of illicit substances and unlawful firearms.
Around 11:30pm on Sunday night, the pair’s ... More
18 Mar 2024 10:12am
News:
National News
A 37-year-old man has been remanded in custody and is set to appear in the Manukau District Court on Friday 22 March facing drug-related charges. More
18 Mar 2024 9:03am
News:
Auckland City
Police are making enquiries in Auckland Central this morning after a firearm was allegedly sighted.
The incident, at an address on Hobson Street, was initially reported to Police around 7. ... More
15 Mar 2024 11:48am
News:
Bay of Plenty
Do you recognise these people? More
14 Mar 2024 5:11pm
News:
Bay of Plenty
A man has been taken into custody by Police following an alleged stabbing in Papamoa this afternoon.
Emergency services responded after a man arrived at a Papamoa medical centre with ... More
13 Mar 2024 9:14pm
News:
Waitematā
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash involving a motorbike and a car on Rimu Street, near Nikau Street, New Lynn.
The crash occurred around 5:50pm.
One person was ... More
13 Mar 2024 3:17pm
News:
Waitematā
An alleged car thief will face court after driving dangerously across parts of Auckland last night.
At around 7.30pm in Epsom, a man approached a staff member at a car dealership on Great ... More
13 Mar 2024 3:03pm
News:
Auckland City
Two men have been arrested in East Auckland today, Wednesday 13 March as part of an operation into the sale and supply of illicit drugs in the area.
This morning, three simultaneous search ... More
13 Mar 2024 2:14pm
News:
Waitematā
Police have arrested a sought man following a fleeing driver incident that spanned across the Waitematā District this morning.
Inspector Aron McKeown, of Waitematā West, says around 10.20am ... More
12 Mar 2024 8:19pm
News:
Bay of Plenty
Rotorua Police investigating two separate incidents in the Te Ngae Road area of Rotorua over the past few days are appealing to the public.
This first took place on Friday 8 March around 11 ... More
12 Mar 2024 5:00pm
News:
Central
Four people have been arrested and charged by Palmerston North CIB today in relation to the murder of Hori Gage.
On Sunday 6 August, 2023, 27-year-old Hori died from a gunshot wound after a ... More
12 Mar 2024 8:19am
News:
Counties Manukau
Police have swooped in on offenders following a burglary at a superette in Bucklands Beach yesterday afternoon.
Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Rakana Cook says a ... More
11 Mar 2024 11:08am
News:
Counties Manukau
Two people will face court today following a serious assault in Pukekohe yesterday.
Police were called just before 3pm following a report of a person stabbed at an address on King Street. ... More
