Crime

Government proposes law change on name suppression

The government is proposing a law change to stop courts permanently suppressing the names of convicted adult sex offenders, unless the victim agrees to it. A... Read More

Police make first arrest under new Gangs Act laws

The Gangs Act 2024 came into force at midnight, with police making their first arrest at 12.03am. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says 'the free ride for... Read More

Police appeal for information on Hamilton robbery

Police are appealing for information following an aggravated robbery at a commercial premises in Hamilton. Just after 12.30pm on Wednesday 20 November, Police... Read More

Speeding driver charged following traffic stop

A Tauranga woman is facing enforcement action after she was clocked driving 30 km over the speed limit as schools were finishing for the day. Around 2.50pm,... Read More

Police set to enforce new gangs act laws

Police around the country are ready to enforce new laws that kick in from midnight tonight, providing extra tools to target gang-related crime and intimidation. Assistant... Read More

Gang patch crackdown begins

The free ride for gangs ended yesterday as new patch laws take effect, announced Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Police Minister Mark Mitchell. 'Tonight,... Read More

Police set to enforce new gangs act laws

Police around the country are ready to enforce new laws that kick in from midnight tonight, providing extra tools to target gang-related crime and intimidation. Assistant... Read More

Learner driver feels 'terrible' for airborne crash

A 13-year-old boy spent a month in hospital after a speeding car he was a passenger in became airborne and flew over a roundabout before crashing to the... Read More

Boy, 8, killed in alleged homicide in Whakatane

A young boy killed in suspicious circumstances in the Eastern Bay of Plenty last week can now be named. The death of Rickah'Shae Keefe-Haerewa, 8, on Friday... Read More

Why a gang member handed in his patch

After Tamatoa Tanga was caught selling ecstasy, the fear of going to jail convinced the 25-year-old to hand in his Filthy Few gang patch so he could live... Read More

Stolen caravan in "reckless" Coromandel chase

A vehicle towing a stolen caravan has taken police on 'reckless” chase around the Coromandel resulting in injuries to members of the public. Police... Read More

Fraud Awareness Week launched to combat scams

The government is launching Fraud Awareness Week to enhance industry coordination efforts to combat online scams. New data shows that Kiwis lost nearly $200... Read More