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  • Police have carried out 16 search warrants in two weeks
    2 Sep 2025 11:49am News:
    Northland

    Violent offending and drug supply targeted in Northland operation

    An operation spanning the past fortnight has seen Northland Police targeting drug supply and violent offending involving gang members. More

    2 min read
  • Pictured from left to right: Constable Tom Anderson, Sergeant Cameron Cross, Constable Rakesh Yadav, and Constable Rielly Edward
    1 Sep 2025 4:58pm News:
    Wellington

    Retail Crime Taskforce in the Hutt Valley springs into action

    The first day of spring was also the first day on duty for the Hutt Valley’s new Retail Crime Taskforce. More

    2 min read
  • Cops walking the beat (male) day - 2
    25 Aug 2025 2:24pm News:
    Auckland City

    Dozens of charges laid over shoplifting across Auckland

    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, locating... More

    1 min read
  • Eagle 2 - inside searching
    21 Aug 2025 1:10pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Four arrests as aggravated robbery investigation continues

    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 being... More

    2 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    21 Aug 2025 11:55am News:
    Auckland City

    The lure of luxury catches out alleged scammer

    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 investigate... More

    2 min read
  • Sergeant on computer
    21 Aug 2025 7:20am News:
    Auckland City

    Significant development in multi-million dollar burglary investigation

    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, ended with... More

    2 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
    20 Aug 2025 12:35pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Man faces shoplifting charges after traffic stop

    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. “The... More

    1 min read
  • Generic male and female officers - day - 1
    18 Aug 2025 5:44pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Police recover bags of stolen treats from east Auckland supermarket

    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 nearly $700... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    14 Aug 2025 2:09pm News:
    Northland

    Arrests over Onerahi aggravated robbery

    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 Street on... More

    1 min read
  • Eagle 2 - inside searching
    13 Aug 2025 4:59pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Waikato teens arrested after overnight trip to Auckland

    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 Toyota Hilux... More

    1 min read
  • Policing activity at night
    6 Aug 2025 10:16am News:
    Waitematā

    One arrest after New Lynn aggravated robbery

    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 Senior Sergeant... More

    1 min read
  • Police shoulder patch
    1 Aug 2025 1:47pm News:
    Canterbury

    Arrests and charges following launch of Retail Crime Team in Christchurch

    In one instance, a 31-year-old woman was arrested and charged after being identified to have committed around 24 dishonesty offences. More

    2 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    31 Jul 2025 10:49am News:
    Counties Manukau

    The grass isn’t greener in custody

    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 before 11.30pm... More

    1 min read
  • Police car light bay at daytime
    28 Jul 2025 5:01pm News:
    Northland

    Police make arrest, seize firearm following aggravated robbery

    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 Police... More

    1 min read
  • A Nissan Navara sought by Police.
    25 Jul 2025 10:29am News:
    Waikato

    Aggravated robbery, Ngāruawāhia

    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 South Rd. A... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    23 Jul 2025 1:49pm News:
    Northland

    Young thieves’ plans go up in smoke

    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 arrived at a... More

    1 min read
  • Male wanted to identify, Mt Albert restaurant burglary
    21 Jul 2025 8:04pm News:
    Auckland City

    Police appeal for information about Mt Albert restaurant burglary

    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. Police are... More

    1 min read
  • Cops walking the beat (male) day - 1
    18 Jul 2025 4:54pm News:
    Auckland City

    New retail crime unit on the money within hours

    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 retail crime... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    7 Jul 2025 10:51am News:
    Central

    Cops cop copper burglar

    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 with help... More

    2 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 1
    5 Jul 2025 4:53pm News:
    Central

    Appeal for information after Whanganui aggravated robbery

    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. Officers... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    2 Jul 2025 11:17am News:
    Waitematā

    Weekend spree sees man in court

    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, Waitematā East Police... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    26 Jun 2025 1:18pm News:
    Auckland City

    Jewel thieves busted after offloading loot

    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 burglary... More

    1 min read
  • Multiple Police cars in a line
    17 Jun 2025 8:11am News:
    Waitematā

    Two arrested after Birkenhead aggravated robbery

    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 around 1.22am, Police... More

    1 min read
  • Policing activity at night
    16 Jun 2025 8:23am News:
    Waitematā

    Man in court after Hauraki aggravated robbery

    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. Detective Senior... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    13 Jun 2025 4:04pm News:
    Auckland City

    Police put the brakes on scooter thief

    Good police work intercepted an alleged thief looking for an easy ride in Auckland early this morning. Around 3am two offenders arrived at a warehouse on Taylors Road, Morningside. “The van both... More

    1 min read
  • Recovered bread and water
    13 Jun 2025 9:54am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Good Police work coughs up the dough

    Nocturnal thief loses his crust after Police busted his alleged overnight crime spree. More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    4 Jun 2025 11:23am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Prolific shoplifter sentenced to two years' imprisonment

    A prolific Tauranga shoplifter has been sentenced to two years in prison after being convicted of 37 shoplifting charges dating back to 2024. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers said it was the... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
    4 Jun 2025 9:31am News:
    National News

    Police Commissioner welcomes report from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner

    Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has welcomed an Office of the Privacy Commissioner report into the trial of facial recognition technology by a major supermarket chain, saying such technology is a... More

    1 min read
  • Cops walking the beat (male) day - 2
    3 Jun 2025 12:24pm News:
    Waitematā

    Man nabbed on North Shore

    A man is facing at least 18 charges after a string of alleged offending across the North Shore area in recent months. Waitematā East Police caught up with the man and he is custody until his next... More

    1 min read
  • Recovered meat products
    29 May 2025 10:49am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Shoplifter lands in custody after thorough Police work

    A sticky-fingered thief almost bagged nearly $1000 worth of groceries before Police tracked him down in Auckland last week. More

    1 min read

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