Crime

Arrest made in Hastings homicide investigation

A 30-year-old Hastings man has been charged with murder today after a body was discovered in a burnt-out car earlier this week. The man was arrested mid-afternoon... Read More

Two injured following assault

There are reports of injuries following an assault at Otamarakau, between Maketu and Pikowai. Police say they received a report of an assault on State Highway... Read More

Police clamp down on unsafe driving

Police are taking a firm approach to unsafe driving behaviour from travellers going near or far this Easter Weekend. After a disappointing start to the year... Read More

Further charges for the murder of Steven Taiatini

A second person has been arrested and charged with murder following the death of Steven Taiatini in Ōpōtiki last year, says Eastern Bay of Plenty CIB detective... Read More

Gisborne Homicide: upgraded charge

The 25-year-old man arrested yesterday in relation to Operation Middlepark, has today had his charge upgraded to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily... Read More

Person charged in Hamilton homicide investigation

A 45-year-old woman has been charged with murder after a man died at a Rototuna Residential address early hours this morning, says detective senior sergeant... Read More

BOP MP introduces ‘no body, no parole’ bill

A new members' bill lodged by Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford would see convicted murderers ineligible for parole if they do not reveal the location of their... Read More

Young person found hoarding violent images

A young person whose family thought they were playing video games was actually hoarding thousands of images of child exploitation, violent extremism, gore and... Read More

Arrest made in Hamilton homicide

A homicide investigation is underway following the discovery of a body at a Hamilton address. Police were called to a Rototuna residential address around... Read More

Second man arrested in Gisborne homicide

Gisborne Police can now name the two men killed at a party in Lytton Street on Saturday night and can confirm a second arrest has been made. The deceased... Read More

BOP youths arrested far from home

Four Bay of Plenty youths, aged between 12-15, are in police custody following a fleeing driver incident, which started in Hillsborough. Auckland City West... Read More

Police interviewing dozens of homicide witnesses

Police have now identified more than 40 witnesses who were at the scene of Sunday's double-homicide in Gisborne. "We know there were about 100 people at this... Read More