• Sergeant on computer
    8 May 2026 4:46pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Teens charged over security guard assault

    Police have made two arrests over an alleged serious assault on a supermarket security guard late last month. An investigation commenced after two offenders fled from a Papakura supermarket on Averill... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
    8 May 2026 2:44pm News:
    Waitematā

    Timely response lands one in the bag

    Time was of the essence in Albany after a worker was allegedly assaulted trying to stop a man who hadn’t paid for groceries. At about 6.30pm, Police were notified of a man who had allegedly attempted... More

    1 min read
  • Car with lights on surburban street at dusk
    6 May 2026 2:41pm News:
    Southern

    Four youths arrested after Dunedin petrol thefts in stolen car

    Please attribute to Inspector Porima Rangitutia, Area Commander, Otago Coastal Police have arrested four youths after they stole a vehicle and later stole petrol from local service stations. Overnight... More

    1 min read
  • Processing arrest - fingerprint 2
    2 May 2026 11:11am News:
    Central

    A case of Beauty and the Beast: Shoplifters target cosmetics and meat products

    Four offenders were arrested on Thursday after stealing clothing and butchery items from retailers in Kāpiti. They have been bailed to appear in court next week after Police caught up with them... More

    2 min read
  • Cops walking the beat (male) day - 2
    28 Apr 2026 2:09pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Two for the price of one

    Officers in east Auckland got more than they bargained for after nabbing not one but two shoplifters yesterday. Police received a call regarding a suspected shoplifter attempting to leave a... More

    1 min read
  • Two women will face court after allegedly stealing $1700 worth of products.
    24 Apr 2026 11:42am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Girls night in denied

    Two trolleys’ worth of what could only be described as an epic girls night in, has been denied as two women face multiple shoplifting charges. The pair of prolific shoplifters were sought by Police... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    21 Apr 2026 10:33am News:
    Northland

    Snapped: Burglar busted on camera

    A man caught rummaging through a Whangārei construction yard will face court today. Just before 11pm on Monday, security monitoring the yard off Okara Drive contacted Police. Whangārei Area Response... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    9 Apr 2026 10:43am News:
    Auckland City

    Scooter thief rolls into court

    An offender’s attempt to steal a scooter in Mt Wellington this morning has failed to gain momentum. Auckland City East Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Tony Ngau Chun says around 12.20am Police... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    1 Apr 2026 3:28pm News:
    Auckland City

    Man after arrested after pizza aggravated robbery

    A late-night drive-thru run has foiled one offender, after allegedly committing an aggravated robbery at another fast food outlet earlier in the night. Auckland City Police responded to a pizza... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 2
    1 Apr 2026 3:20pm News:
    Waitematā

    The offender’s new clothes

    An Auckland man’s elaborate getaway plan changing his appearance was just a case of the emperor’s new clothes. The offender’s efforts resulted in further offences being committed, all playing out on... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    12 Mar 2026 9:51am News:
    Auckland City

    Arrests after attempted robbery

    A group fleeing the scene of an attempted robbery at a central Auckland superette have also failed to give Police the slip. Just before 9pm, two males covering their faces with balaclavas entered the... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    11 Mar 2026 10:59am News:
    Waitematā

    Alleged burglars head to court

    A late-night burglary attempt in Henderson on Wednesday ended with two men facing court after being caught by Police. Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager, Acting Inspector Nick Salter, says around... More

    2 min read
  • Police shirts
    10 Mar 2026 12:48pm News:
    Waitematā

    Wrong place for offender, right time for Police

    An alleged offender attempting to break into cars right under the noses of Police was caught in the act in Henderson early this morning. Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager, Acting Inspector Nick... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    9 Mar 2026 12:47pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Burglary bust ends in cuffs

    A group of alleged burglars on the hunt for booze instead ended up in custody in Clarks Beach on Monday morning. Senior Sergeant Jeremy Steedman, Counties Manukau South Response Manager, says at about... More

    1 min read
  • Saw-off shotgun recovered by Police
    6 Mar 2026 12:15pm News:
    Northland

    Attempted ram raid: Police make arrest and recover firearm

    A teenager’s failed bid to ram raid a Far North supermarket has tallied up into a list of serious charges. More

    1 min read
  • Police car light bay at daytime
    6 Mar 2026 10:00am News:
    Auckland City

    Police round up shoplifting trio

    Three offenders find themselves charged after a botched getaway with thousands of dollars’ worth of power tools. Police were advised of a shoplifting at a Grey Lynn hardware store at 4.30pm on... More

    1 min read
  • Multiple Police cars in a line
    4 Mar 2026 11:58am News:
    Waitematā

    Shoplifters couldn’t hide from Police

    Two offenders tried it on, and failed, after an alleged shoplifting at a clothing retailer. The pair face court today after Police caught up with them in west Auckland on Tuesday morning. Waitematā... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
    27 Feb 2026 2:21pm News:
    Central

    14 new charges result from Manawatū Police operation

    A number of people are before the courts facing new charges following an operation by Manawatū Police on 25 February. Operation Maxim is taking place across Central District and is focused on locating... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    23 Feb 2026 11:24am News:
    Counties Manukau

    No lights spark Police interest

    Eagle-eyed Police who spotted a vehicle driving with no lights on through the streets of Papakura overnight have taken a pair into custody. At about 12.30am, a vehicle travelling with its lights off... More

    1 min read
  • Police car light bay at daytime
    18 Feb 2026 6:17pm News:
    Auckland City

    Burglar bungles getaway, faces court

    An offender left himself seeing red, after a dangerous dash through red lights foiled his getaway from a burglary. The man came to Police attention in Newmarket just after 10am on Tuesday. “A camera... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    17 Feb 2026 12:15pm News:
    Waitematā

    Police chase down bike after shoplifting

    Foot power triumphed over pedal power, as one offender in a shoplifting failed to give Police the slip. Three people are facing a list of charges after the violent shoplifting unfolded in Rānui... More

    1 min read
  • Multiple Police cars in a line
    17 Feb 2026 10:27am News:
    Waitematā

    Charges laid over BMX club arson

    Police investigating an arson that destroyed over $50,000 worth of property at a Rānui sports club last year have made an arrest. Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Bunting says the fire was allegedly... More

    1 min read
  • Police shirts
    16 Feb 2026 3:54pm News:
    Waitematā

    Recidivist thieves wind up in custody

    A pair of thieves allegedly responsible for helping themselves to more than $40,000 worth of goods from various stores across Auckland and the Bay of Plenty have wound up in Police hands. The duo have... More

    1 min read
  • Eagle 2 - inside searching
    13 Feb 2026 1:34pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Nowhere to go: Police response rounds up offenders

    A Police operation in Pukekohe quickly rounded up several persons of interest in recent aggravated robbery investigations. The situation unfolded on Thursday afternoon with Police resource flooding... More

    2 min read
  • Eagle 2 - inside searching
    11 Feb 2026 12:43pm News:
    Waitematā

    Reckless ride ends in court for teen

    A teenager’s reckless ride on an electric bike through the North Shore found him making a hard landing into court. On Tuesday night, Police initially responded to an aggravated robbery on Coliseum... More

    1 min read
  • Eagle 1
    10 Feb 2026 4:36pm News:
    Waitematā

    Police arrest group over vehicle crime

    Police have caught up with a group of young people likely involved in a wave of vehicle crime across parts of Auckland. More

    2 min read
  • Operational dog - day
    10 Feb 2026 12:38pm News:
    Waitematā

    Police on the scent of shoplifter

    A teenager faces court after failing to give Police the slip after a shoplifting in Te Atatū Peninsula. More

    1 min read
  • Police shirts
    5 Feb 2026 4:17pm News:
    Waitematā

    Crime spree ends in custody

    Police have thwarted a small crime wave across a west Auckland suburb, with a man facing a raft of burglary charges. Waitematā West Tactical Crime Unit has been investigating the spree of offending in... More

    1 min read
  • Eagle 2 - inside searching
    4 Feb 2026 5:13pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Trio’s getaway dashed

    Three alleged offenders had getaway plans foiled after an aggravated robbery in Manurewa this morning. The Counties Manukau Major Crime Team have charged three teenagers after the incident which first... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    4 Feb 2026 8:28am News:
    Waitematā

    Teen booked after terminal burglary

    Two teenagers were quickly apprehended after an early morning burglary at the Devonport Ferry Terminal. Police were contacted at around 6.10am on Tuesday. “Two males were reported to have allegedly... More

    1 min read