Crime

Parliament occupation: Police seek assistance

Police investigating criminal activity on the final day of the occupation at Parliament grounds earlier this year are continuing to appeal for the public's help... Read More

Police investigating more school threats

Police have received reports of a number of phone threats toward schools across New Zealand today. Enquiries are underway in relation to threats at schools in... Read More

Tradies urged to secure and label tools properly

Police are urging tradies and DIY enthusiasts to secure and label their work tools. Theft from vehicles are reported frequently. "Police locate tools on... Read More

Whakatāne local sentenced for pokie funds offences

A former club treasurer in Whakatāne appeared in court 20 July 20 to be sentenced for several offences under the Crimes Act 1961, relating to the misappropriation... Read More

Two youths charged after petrol station burglaries

Three youths have been charged following the burglary at two petrol stations on Monday evening. Police have jointly charged three youths with burglary and unlawfully... Read More

Selling something online? Be wary say Police

New Zealand Police is reminding people to be alert to fraudulent activity and to take particular care when selling goods through social media platforms and... Read More

‘No specific safety risk’ following school threats

Update 3.35pm: Police say there is "no specific safety risk" following an investigation of schools in Waikato, Thames and Gisborne. The investigation comes after... Read More

Arrests made in Whakamārama homicide

Update, 2.11pm: Police have charged two men for the murder of Eli Johnston in Whakamarama last month. Eli, 27, died after he was violently assaulted on the evening... Read More

Police recruitment event following Puhikura launch

New Zealand Police's campaign Puhikura is being used to attract more Māori women to join police. The candid documentary series shows wāhine Māori police... Read More

Police investigating ram raid at Pāpāmoa Plaza

Tauranga Police are investigating a burglary at Pāpāmoa Plaza overnight in which a stolen vehicle was used to force entry into the complex. Police were alerted... Read More

Drivers “stressed” after machete wielded on bus

A union representative is calling for security guards' hours to be extended at bus stops in central Tauranga and Mount Maunganui after a passenger was caught... Read More

BOP: Surge in thefts of hospital vehicles

Bay of Plenty district nurses have been stung by car thieves for the second time in weeks, with the losses threatening to disrupt services for the most vulnerable... Read More