Crime

Additional Police in Tauranga ahead of funeral

Police have called in extra staff and additional resources to have an increased presence in Tauranga on Thursday, November 28, monitoring a gang-connected funeral. 'Following... Read More

Westend Rotorua gang shooting: Teen on the run

A teen who pulled the trigger five times in a daylight gang shooting at Rotorua's Westend intersection has been on the run nearly three months after cutting... Read More

Gang member in Mob cap walks into police station

Police are continuing to take enforcement action around the country in response to breaches of the Gang Act. Assistant Commissioner Paul Basham says that... Read More

Police confirmed missing man’s remains found

Human remains found in Tokoroa have been confirmed by police as missing Tokoroa man Shane Edwards. The police say 'unusual circumstances” surround... Read More

Lost key scam: Kiwis warned of bogus locksmiths

Homeowners are being warned to watch for overseas criminals posing as bogus emergency locksmiths who lure customers who have been locked out of homes with... Read More

Teen robber on e-bail robs petrol station, twice

Teen Taimana Erepeta-Tokona was already on bail and was meant to be under house arrest when he went to a petrol station armed with a large knife. The... Read More

Family dog killed in violent assault, says police

A family dog is dead and a person is in hospital after a group of men allegedly forced their way into a Kaipara property and violently assaulted its occupants. Police... Read More

Gangs Act 2024: Police make multiple arrests

Police have continued to enforce the law that bans the display of gang patches in public places in what they are referring to as Operation Nickel. The first... Read More

Rotorua teen prostitution ring: 5 men customers

Warning: This story contains details readers may find disturbing. Customers of an illegal Rotorua prostitution ring using girls as young as 13 have appeared... Read More

Police continue enforcement of gang laws

Police are continuing to enforce the newly enacted Gangs Act 2024 and have arrested several people across the country Around 5.25pm on Friday, 20 November,... Read More

One critically injured following disorder

One person is in a critical condition following an altercation in Hamilton East on Saturday morning. Police responded to reports of a group fighting at a... Read More

Police warning ahead of Christmas deliveries

Police are warning the community about the grinch lurking on their doorsteps. ‘Tis the season for opportunistic parcel thieves and Police are reminding... Read More