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  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    19 Mar 2025 1:21pm News:
    Waitematā

    Police switch onto offenders after burglary

    Two burglars face charges after failing to flee from Police with their lights off in Ōrewa. The pair had been travelling north after earlier allegedly committing a burglary at a Birkenhead store on... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 1
    18 Mar 2025 4:06pm News:
    Northland

    Five arrests following Tikipunga aggravated robberies

    Five people have been arrested following an aggravated robbery and attempted burglary in Whangārei this morning. At about 6am Police received a report of an attempted break-in at a service station on... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    18 Mar 2025 11:55am News:
    Waitematā

    Three arrested following Rānui aggravated robbery

    Police have taken four youths into custody following an aggravated robbery in Rānui yesterday. At about 7.52am, Police received a report of four people entering a commercial premises on Swanson Road... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    14 Mar 2025 12:53pm News:
    Auckland City

    Raft of charges following fleeing driver incident

    Eagle’s eye in the sky has aided in the arrest of two people following a dangerous driving incident, which could have ended in tragedy. At about 4am, the Police Eagle helicopter spotted a vehicle... More

    1 min read
  • Police car light bay at daytime
    12 Mar 2025 3:46pm News:
    Waikato

    Arrests and charges laid following aggravated robberies

    Attributable to Detective inspector Daryl Smith. Four people have been arrested following a series of Waikato search warrants this morning targeting prolific and violent offenders, believed to be... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    11 Mar 2025 9:34am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Two-for-one: Stolen vehicles recovered

    Quick-thinking officers have found not one but two stolen vehicles within 30 minutes of them being taken in Golflands on Sunday night. At about 10.10pm, Police observed a vehicle travelling at high... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    5 Mar 2025 1:58pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Pair stumped after petrol station burglary

    Police have arrested two young offenders following an early morning burglary in Clevedon. Just before 3am, a burglary in progress was reported at a petrol station on Papakura-Clevedon Road. Detective... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    5 Mar 2025 12:55pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Busted: Man arrested after car break-ins

    A man allegedly wandering through Bucklands Beach driveways under the cover of darkness is now facing charges in court. Police responded to calls before 4.30am on 4 March, where residents had been... More

    1 min read
  • Police car light bay at daytime
    3 Mar 2025 4:25pm News:
    Auckland City

    Group arrested following Ōrākei aggravated robbery

    Police have arrested four people following an aggravated robbery in Ōrākei this morning. Just before 9am, a group of offenders entered a dairy on Kepa Road. Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend, of... More

    1 min read
  • Back view of two officers walking down the street in Gisborne.
    27 Feb 2025 2:12pm TenOne Magazine

    A focused approach to retail crime

    A multi-pronged team effort sees reports of shoplifting in Tairāwhiti drop to their lowest level since 2022. More

    2 min read
  • Police car light bay at daytime
    27 Feb 2025 1:36pm News:
    Eastern

    Witnesses sought after serious assault, Taradale

    Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Glenn Restieaux of Hastings Police: Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after an assault that left a young person critically injured. About 12.40pm... More

    1 min read
  • Car with lights on surburban street at dusk
    27 Feb 2025 7:23am News:
    Auckland City

    Shoplifter faces the lights and sirens

    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. “It was around... More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    26 Feb 2025 12:35pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Burglar not up to par

    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 club since... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    26 Feb 2025 7:33am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Police make arrests following Flat Bush burglary

    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. Detective Inspector Karen... More

    1 min read
  • Sergeant on computer
    21 Feb 2025 1:22pm News:
    Northland

    Dargaville offenders located

    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 February... More

    1 min read
  • Police are looking for this vehicle following an aggravated robbery.
    21 Feb 2025 12:54pm News:
    Northland

    Information sought following Kaikohe aggravated robbery

    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

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    18 Feb 2025 3:33pm News:
    Waitematā

    Man charged after pedestrians injured in car park

    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 in the car... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    13 Feb 2025 9:37pm News:
    Central

    Arrest after Palmerston North firearms incident

    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 Palmerston North... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    13 Feb 2025 7:11am News:
    Waitematā

    Police make arrest over Birkenhead aggravated robbery

    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

    1 min read
  • Sergeant on computer
    4 Feb 2025 3:55pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Man faces charges over series of thefts

    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 15 charges... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    29 Jan 2025 12:32pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Wheels come off yard burglary

    Two men face a slew of charges after their alleged burglary plans uncoupled on Auckland Anniversary Day. More

    1 min read
  • Handcuffing 1
    29 Jan 2025 12:28pm News:
    Auckland City

    Pair arrested after Panmure aggravated robbery

    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. Detective... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    22 Jan 2025 8:47am News:
    Waikato

    Teens before the court for Thames offending

    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 weeks... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    13 Jan 2025 10:21am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Arrests made following burglaries involving fleeing drivers

    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 vehicle was... More

    2 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    7 Jan 2025 4:14pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Arrests made following petrol station robbery

    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 various... More

    1 min read
  • Police car light bay at daytime
    2 Jan 2025 10:24am News:
    Southern

    Parents urged to keep track of teens after Wanaka disorder

    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. Police... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 1
    30 Dec 2024 12:01pm News:
    Auckland City

    Public assists Police in arrests following aggravated robbery

    "This is a great example of the community assisting Police, leading to these offenders being held to account.” More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    19 Dec 2024 5:09pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Taupō Police arrest four youths for aggravated robbery at jewellery store

    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. Police are still... More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    17 Dec 2024 1:59pm News:
    Northland

    Four face charges following aggravated robbery

    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 report of a... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    16 Dec 2024 4:47pm News:
    Waitematā

    Two youths in court over dairy robbery, stolen vehicles

    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 located and... More

    1 min read

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