Crime

New vaping laws questioned after Tauranga thefts

Thefts targeting vapes, cigarettes, and tobacco persist across the country and in Tauranga as shown by a recent break-in on Girven Road. On Tuesday, April... Read More

Scam alert: Phone scammers posing as officers

Be aware, pesky phone scammers' latest move may be posing as police officers seeking your financial details. New Zealand Police are aware of reports emerging... Read More

Shell-shocked tortoise back home

It was a slow-moving investigation until a breakthrough put police on to the trail of a stolen tortoise. The 17-year-old male leopard tortoise, along with... Read More

Firearms survey to test public confidence

The Firearms Safety Authority is undertaking its second survey with the public and firearms licence holders to measure public confidence in the firearms licensing... Read More

Community vigilance leads to cannabis haul

A tip-off by a member of the public led officers to a commercial-size cannabis grow on an unsuspecting farmer's property. It all began when a person out walking... Read More

Police's Digital Notebook rollout complete

A year on from the pilot of Digital Notebook in Central District, New Zealand Police say the nationwide rollout of their new intelligence, evidence and investigative... Read More

Prime Minister launches Government Targets

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced further steps to get New Zealand back on track, launching nine ambitious Government Targets to help improve the... Read More

Rock through bus window narrowly misses driver

Enquiries are ongoing after a rock came through the front window of a bus narrowly missing a bus driver. At around 1.50pm on Friday, the bus - containing... Read More

Four arrested following aggravated robbery, Taupō

Police have arrested four young people following an aggravated robbery at a petrol station on Johnbrook Crescent, Taupō over Easter weekend, says detective... Read More

Arrest made after two aggravated robberies

Waikato Police investigating two aggravated robberies of a commercial premises in Matamata have made an arrest. A 19-year-old man is facing multiple charges,... Read More

Three Strikes law set for controversial comeback

Since its inception, it's safe to say the Three Strikes law has faced its fair share of criticism. Academics have condemned it for promoting penal populism... Read More

Drug checking report reveals uptake in service

Significant growth in drug checking availability and uptake is helping to prevent harm in more parts of the community, the NZ Drug Foundation Te Puna Whakaiti... Read More