Crime

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

Man arrested after incident

A man is due to appear in the Hamilton District Court today, facing a number of serious charges. He was taken into custody following a serious incident in... Read More

Police seek car after Tokoroa firearms incident

Police investigating a firearms incident in Tokoroa are extending their appeal for information. Police were called about 10.40am Sunday, November 10 to State... Read More

Tauranga premises caught selling alcohol to minors

A Tauranga tavern operating without a duty manager and three Tauranga off-license premises selling alcohol to under 18-year-olds have been found to breach the... Read More