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11 Sep 2025 2:46pm
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Auckland City
A tenacious investigation over the past five months has led to two arrests following a cash-in-transit robbery at Sylvia Park.
The Auckland City Organised Crime Unit has been investigating ... More
10 Sep 2025 1:07pm
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Counties Manukau
A repeat shoplifter with a warrant for his arrest will face court after being caught red-handed in Howick yesterday.
Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager Inspector Rakana Cook says ... More
7 Sep 2025 9:57am
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Wellington
Police investigating the burglary of a Tītahi Bay store have recovered $12,000 of tobacco products and arrested three young people, thanks to quick-thinking community members. More
4 Sep 2025 11:03am
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Auckland City
Police investigating an aggravated robbery in Panmure are appealing for the public’s assistance in identifying the person pictured in these CCTV images.
Just before 1.30am on Tuesday 12 ... More
4 Sep 2025 10:14am
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Counties Manukau
Fence hoppers trying to escape proved no barrier for Police, who arrested two men this morning for burglary.
At around 3.12am, Police received a report of two men allegedly carrying out a ... More
2 Sep 2025 4:25pm
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Waitematā
A shoplifter who allegedly racked up a tab of thousands of dollars in stolen goods will face court tomorrow.
The woman had allegedly been targeting retailers in Westgate, so much so she had ... More
2 Sep 2025 11:49am
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Northland
An operation spanning the past fortnight has seen Northland Police targeting drug supply and violent offending involving gang members. More
1 Sep 2025 4:58pm
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Wellington
The first day of spring was also the first day on duty for the Hutt Valley’s new Retail Crime Taskforce. More
25 Aug 2025 2:24pm
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Auckland City
A prolific shoplifter has been remanded in custody after allegedly offending across large parts of the Auckland region.
The Newmarket Community Policing Team had been on the hunt last week ... More
21 Aug 2025 1:10pm
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Counties Manukau
Police have made four arrests after an operation unfolded across two regions following an aggravated robbery in Flat Bush this morning.
Counties Manukau CIB are investigating with charges ... More
21 Aug 2025 11:55am
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Auckland City
An alleged text scammer attempting to splash out on luxury goods is instead awaiting her next court date in custody.
Auckland City CIB have laid seven fraud charges and are continuing to ... More
21 Aug 2025 7:20am
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Auckland City
Police have caught up with a pair following a lengthy investigation into a multi-million dollar burglary, nearly four years ago.
What began at an Auckland property in Westmere in late 2021 ... More
20 Aug 2025 12:35pm
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Counties Manukau
A prolific shoplifter faces court today after allegedly offending across the Auckland region for more than a year.
Communities staff sighted his vehicle travelling through Ōtara on Tuesday ... More
18 Aug 2025 5:44pm
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Counties Manukau
A group of offenders were left with a sour taste in the mouth, after their failed attempt at stealing backpacks stuffed with chocolate.
Four teenagers were arrested after Police found ... More
14 Aug 2025 2:09pm
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Northland
Police have made two arrests over an aggravated robbery in Onerahi on Monday afternoon.
Whangārei CIB have been investigating after a woman’s bag was taken from her near an alleyway on Ross ... More
13 Aug 2025 4:59pm
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Counties Manukau
A carload of out-of-town teenagers have had their return plans halted after Police stopped their stolen vehicle in south Auckland.
Just before 6am, Police received information a stolen ... More
6 Aug 2025 10:16am
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Waitematā
Police have made an arrest following an aggravated robbery at New Lynn Train Station overnight.
Police were called to the transport hub at around 11.30pm on Tuesday night.
Detective ... More
1 Aug 2025 1:47pm
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Canterbury
In one instance, a 31-year-old woman was arrested and charged after being identified to have committed around 24 dishonesty offences. More
31 Jul 2025 10:49am
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Counties Manukau
Two offenders were left out of luck – and gas – after a burglary in Botany overnight.
Counties Manukau East Police responded to a burglary at a landscaping business on Botany Road just ... More
28 Jul 2025 5:01pm
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Northland
Whangārei Police have swooped in and arrested an alleged offender involved in an aggravated robbery at a bar on Friday night.
Investigators worked throughout the weekend, culminating in a ... More
25 Jul 2025 10:29am
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Waikato
Waikato Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at a service station in Ngāruawāhia overnight.
At around 12.55am on Friday, July 25 a vehicle arrived at the service station on Great ... More
23 Jul 2025 1:49pm
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Northland
Two youths have been arrested after allegedly stealing a vehicle and carrying out an aggravated robbery at a service station in Moerewa.
Around 6.50am on 22 July the alleged offenders ... More
21 Jul 2025 8:04pm
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Auckland City
Police are appealing for information about a burglary at a Mt Albert restaurant on 13 July.
A tablet and cash with a combined value of $500 were taken from the New North Road business. ... More
18 Jul 2025 4:54pm
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Auckland City
A man and woman who allegedly stole more than a quarter of a million dollars’ worth of goods are re-evaluating their choices after fronting court.
In response to ongoing concerns around ... More
7 Jul 2025 10:51am
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Central
Please attribute to Acting Senior Sergeant Bernie O’Brien.
Police officers working dedicated area patrols to prevent burglaries in the Horowhenua area last week caught a recidivist offender ... More
5 Jul 2025 4:53pm
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Central
Attributable to Detective Sergeant Andrew Jurgens, Whanganui CIB:
Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after an aggravated robbery at a Whanganui jewellery store this afternoon ... More
2 Jul 2025 11:17am
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Waitematā
A spree of car break-ins across one North Shore suburb has parked one offender in a court dock.
Police have so far charged him with 17 offences over one weekend.
In recent days, ... More
26 Jun 2025 1:18pm
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Auckland City
A pair of alleged burglars discovered there is no distance Police won’t cover when it comes to holding people accountable for their crimes.
Auckland Central Police have been investigating a ... More
17 Jun 2025 8:11am
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Waitematā
Police pulled out all the stops after a man was allegedly carjacked on the North Shore early this morning.
Two offenders face serious charges after being arrested in Manukau.
At ... More
16 Jun 2025 8:23am
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Waitematā
A man is appearing in court today after an aggravated robbery at a Hauraki bar on Saturday night.
Police were called to the North Shore bar on Lake Road after 7.30pm on 14 June.
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