Crime

Woman assaults self-appointed parking warden

A man who regularly took photos of illegally parked cars and sent them to the council was assaulted by a woman who 'clawed” his neck and struck him on... Read More

Mother shares struggle with adopted FASD son

'I was pleased to hear… it was a genuine problem, it wasn't just my imagination, and it wasn't just me,” says Carol Hudson, recalling the moment... Read More

Wickliffe tells supporters he’s prepared to die

Lifetime parolee Dean Wickliffe's supporters say the notorious criminal is resolute - he will walk out of Springhill Prison a free man, or be carried out... Read More

Recidivist sex offender sentenced after rape

Warning: This story includes details of rape and sexual assault and may be distressing. A mother says the fear she felt during the hours she knew her... Read More

Man convicted for strangling partner

A Whangamatā man who strangled his partner in hunger frustration after an All Blacks' game has lost his bid to avoid a conviction on the grounds... Read More

Tauranga trial: Man admits beating woman

Warning: This story deals with details of domestic violence and may be distressing. A man has admitted causing injuries that turned a woman's blonde... Read More

Notorious criminal alleges assault by prison guard

Lifetime parolee Dean Wickliffe is on day eight of a hunger strike in Springhill Corrections Facility, alleging a guard beat him up on March 6 following his... Read More

Join police on a Ride Along

Jump in the front seat with frontline staff in a revival of New Zealand Police's popular video series, Ride Along. The day-in-the-life videos follow four... Read More

Public warned not to approach wanted man

Police are trying to find Sam Te Puni Tainui, 28, who has a warrant to arrest. He is thought to be in the Waikato or the Whakatāne area, a statement from... Read More

Pāpāmoa burglar nabbed

Pāpāmoa is becoming a shining example of an engaged and vigilant suburb after reports of a decline in crime, and the apprehension of a burglar. Pāpāmoa... Read More

Man accused of pushing partner out of car

Warning: This story deals with allegations of domestic violence and may be distressing. A woman told police she was pushed from a moving car by her... Read More

Driveways ‘extremely dangerous’ for kids

Police are asking people to pay extra attention to driveway safety after several incidents recently involving children being harmed. Driveways can be extremely... Read More