Crime

Charge laid over ‘objectionable publication’

Police have taken further enforcement action for alleged offending under the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993. This follows the earlier... Read More

Covid law defence: Man cites wisdom of Charles II

The first man to be charged with sabotage in New Zealand has opted to fight a separate Covid-19 infringement charge of $300, citing the Magna Carta and 'the wisdom... Read More

Police stop 864 drivers at BOP checkpoints

Bay of Plenty Police are thanking motorists in Kawerau for making the sensible decision not to drink and drive over the weekend. Checkpoints were set up across... Read More

Corrections investigate fake online posts

A series of fake online posts that appear to be from a convicted rapist, who was given a controversial sentence, have been taken down. The Corrections Department... Read More

Cop speaks out about missing Marokopa family

Inspector Will Loughrin stood on the black sand of a remote Waikato beach peering at a ute abandoned below the tideline. It was a blustery day, a year ago, when... Read More

GRAPHIC: Dog found hanging from tree

Warning: Caution is advised in reading this story. The above photo has been blacked out as some people may find it distressing. The photo can be viewed in full... Read More

Op Samson: Police take motorbikes for joyride

A dozen high-specification Harley Davidson motorcycles have been given a joyride on the back of a tow-truck, courtesy of police. Sixteen other vehicles and more... Read More

Convicted murderer‘s magic mushroom appeal fails

Warning: some details in the story may be distressing for some people. A man who beat his pregnant partner to death in a Rotorua school ground has failed in... Read More

Police apprehend offender in Kawerau incident

Police have executed a search warrant and arrested a man in relation to the aggravated robbery of an ATM in Kawerau earlier this week. "The warrant was executed... Read More

Youth crime “trending down” in Tauranga

Although youth crime is a popular topic, Tauranga Police Senior Sergeant Glenn Saunders says despite the trending discussion, youth have been engaging in less... Read More

Tauranga prosecutor explains Meyer sentencing

Tauranga's top prosecutor is explaining why the Crown didn't oppose home detention when to the sentencing of Jayden Meyer. Hundreds of people gathered at... Read More

Police issue MDMA warning

Police are issuing a warning after the tragic death of a Canterbury man over the weekend and two other serious incidents in Queenstown. Police are continuing... Read More