Crime

Three arrested in Bellevue following chase

Three people have been arrested following a traffic incident and chase in Bellevue. Police responded to a report of traffic offending in Bellevue about 1pm. 'The... Read More

Arrests made in homicide investigation

A 31-year-old man and a 40-year-old man have been arrested and charged with murder following the death of Ryan Woodford earlier this year. Ryan died at the Adelphi... Read More

Shots in the dark: ‘It didn’t feel right‘

Witnesses in a High Court murder trial have spoken of their unease after hearing the sound of gunshots in the Coromandel bush after nightfall. Adrian Reginald... Read More

Online child exploitation doubles in NZ since 2019

The number of victims - and perpetrators - of online child exploitation in New Zealand has more than doubled since 2019, mirroring a global spike in offending... Read More

Large meth shipment seized at Tauranga Port

Three people have been arrested as Police and Customs disrupt plans to import a large shipment of methamphetamine into New Zealand as part of Operation Lithium. A... Read More

Police appeal for information, Leamington

Te Awamutu CIB are seeking information from anyone who was in the area of Burns Street, Leamington on the afternoon of Wednesday, 25 May. The investigation team... Read More

Police appeal for information, Leamington

Te Awamutu CIB are seeking information from anyone who was in the area of Burns Street, Leamington on the afternoon of Wednesday, 25 May. The investigation team... Read More

Police: new research begins on fair policing

The New Zealand Police is announcing the commissioning process for the next three areas of research with the aim of ensuring fair and equitable policing for all... Read More

Female front line: Wing graduates on Wednesday

Police are reaching a new milestone with the graduation of 74 new constables today - for the first time ever the proportion of female police officers across the... Read More

Apply now for Western Bay Council’s CCTV fund

Groups hoping to deter any anti-social behaviour are being urged to apply for Western Bay's annual CCTV fund. It's the second time Western Bay of Plenty District... Read More

Budget 2022 bolsters legal aid

New Zealand's legal aid scheme will be significantly strengthened with further investment from Budget 2022, Minister of Justice Kris Faafoi announced this week. 'Budget... Read More

Police appeal for sightings of Adrian Humphreys

Police investigating the death of Adrian Humphreys in Tāngarākau on May 7 are appealing for sightings of Adrian as he travelled between Rotorua and Tāngarākau. ... Read More