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27 Feb 2025 7:23am
News:
Auckland City
Routine patrolling in Avondale has bagged a prolific shoplifter.
Late on Tuesday night, a frontline unit conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle sought by Police on Blockhouse Bay Road. ... More
26 Feb 2025 12:35pm
News:
Counties Manukau
Police scored a hole in one following a series of burglaries in Waiuku over recent months.
The Pukekohe Tactical Crime Unit have been investigating a number of burglaries at a Waiuku golf ... More
26 Feb 2025 7:33am
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Counties Manukau
Two men have been charged following a ram raid burglary at a Flat Bush liquor store.
Just before 12.30am, a burglary was reported in progress at the Bishop Dunn Place store.
... More
21 Feb 2025 1:22pm
News:
Northland
Dargaville Police have identified offenders involved in a string of burglaries earlier this week.
Enquiries have been underway since three businesses were targeted in the early hours of 18 ... More
21 Feb 2025 12:54pm
News:
Northland
At about 11.20pm on Tuesday 18 February, Police received reports of four males entering a store on Broadway, in Kaikohe, armed with a hammer and tyre iron. More
18 Feb 2025 3:33pm
News:
Waitematā
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 been investigating the offending which unfolded ... More
13 Feb 2025 9:37pm
News:
Central
Attribute to Manawatu Area Commander Inspector Ross Grantham:
Police have taken a suspect into custody after a firearm was presented at a member of the public and a Police officer in ... More
13 Feb 2025 7:11am
News:
Waitematā
A 43-year-old man has been arrested and charged following the aggravated robbery of a Cash in Transit van in Birkenhead on Tuesday. More
4 Feb 2025 3:55pm
News:
Counties Manukau
Police have put a halt on an alleged crime spree in east Auckland, valued in the thousands.
On Monday afternoon, Police caught up with the offender in the Botany area and have so far laid ... More
29 Jan 2025 12:32pm
News:
Counties Manukau
Two men face a slew of charges after their alleged burglary plans uncoupled on Auckland Anniversary Day. More
29 Jan 2025 12:28pm
News:
Auckland City
Police were on the money, arresting two offenders shortly after an aggravated robbery in Panmure this morning.
Just after 9am, two offenders entered the Cash Converters store on Queens Road ... More
22 Jan 2025 8:47am
News:
Waikato
Attributable to Inspector Mike Henwood, Eastern Waikato Area Commander:
Two people are before the courts following several incidents of dishonesty offending in Thames across the last three ... More
13 Jan 2025 10:21am
News:
Bay of Plenty
Five people have been arrested in the Bay of Plenty District following two burglaries involving fleeing drivers.
At about 3:45am today Police responded to Tamamutu Street, Taupo, after a ... More
7 Jan 2025 4:14pm
News:
Counties Manukau
A raft of Police resources has rounded up five people believed to have robbed a Karaka service station early this morning.
At about 5.30am, Police were called after five masked people with ... More
2 Jan 2025 10:24am
News:
Southern
Otago Lakes Area Police are urging parents to know where their teens are and take responsibility for their welfare, after emergency services responded to a large disorder in Wanaka last night. ... More
30 Dec 2024 12:01pm
News:
Auckland City
"This is a great example of the community assisting Police, leading to these offenders being held to account.” More
19 Dec 2024 5:09pm
News:
Bay of Plenty
Taupō Police have arrested and charged four youths in relation to an aggravated robbery at a jewellery store earlier today.
The aggravated robbery occurred just before 10am today.
... More
17 Dec 2024 1:59pm
News:
Northland
A group of people who brazenly ran into a Te Kamo liquor store allegedly armed with weapons and stole cash and alcohol are now facing charges.
At about 1.40pm on Sunday, Police received a ... More
16 Dec 2024 4:47pm
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Waitematā
Police have taken two youths into custody following an investigation into the aggravated robbery of a Northcote dairy last month.
The alleged offenders, both aged 16, have since been ... More
16 Dec 2024 7:50am
News:
Bay of Plenty
A prolific alleged fraudster who is believed to have conned multiple victims out of up to $200,000 worth of cash, goods and services has been arrested and will appear before the courts.
The ... More
13 Dec 2024 2:13pm
News:
Auckland City
One man will have a taste of the judicial system, after allegedly stealing more than a thousand dollars in meat.
Two men entered a supermarket on Mount Wellington Highway just before 7pm on ... More
10 Dec 2024 10:38am
News:
Waitematā
Five people are in custody following a burglary at a shopping centre in Silverdale overnight.
At about 4.35am Police were notified of a burglary at Silverdale Mall where a stolen vehicle ... More
9 Dec 2024 12:03pm
News:
Bay of Plenty
Police have arrested one person and are appealing for information to locate others following a robbery at a Rotorua liquor store.
At around 9:40pm last night, Police responded to Old Taupo ... More
9 Dec 2024 9:51am
News:
Central
Attributable to Inspector Ross Grantham, Manawatū Area Commander:
Police sniffed out two alleged offenders within minutes after they stole thousands of dollars’ worth of items from a store ... More
8 Dec 2024 3:46pm
News:
Waikato
Waikato Police have taken four youths into custody after a protracted fleeing driver incident in Hamilton on Sunday morning. More
7 Dec 2024 8:42pm
News:
Waikato
Attribute to Detective Inspector Graham Pitkethley.
Waikato Police have taken four youths into custody following a serious incident in Hamilton this afternoon.
About midday, Saturday ... More
5 Dec 2024 5:20pm
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Counties Manukau
Police in Pakuranga have arrested a group of young men after they allegedly broke into an abandoned home. More
4 Dec 2024 4:45pm
News:
Auckland City
Two gang associates will face court today after they were arrested over the burglary at a Mt Wellington business early this morning.
The burglary was reported at the Mount Wellington ... More
2 Dec 2024 2:13pm
News:
Counties Manukau
A group of youths who allegedly broke in to a Takanini restaurant and made off with bottles of alcohol are no longer in good spirits.
Just before 6am, Police were notified of a break in at ... More
2 Dec 2024 1:08pm
News:
Central
Attributable to Sergeant Phil Quinn, New Plymouth Prevention Manager:
New Plymouth Police will be highly visible this holiday season, patrolling hot spots in the CBD and increasing foot ... More
