Crime

Missing swimmer: dive squad called in

A search and rescue operation is underway for a missing swimmer. Emergency services were called about 6.30pm on Thursday after the man failed to resurface after... Read More

IPCA: Unlawful arrest in Rotorua

The arrest of a man in Rotorua in 2019 has been ruled unlawful by independent investigators. The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found police unlawfully... Read More

Pike River Mine: evidence of human remains

Police have notified the families of the 29 Pike River mine victims that imaging work from the redrilling of a borehole has captured evidence of further human... Read More

Police name homicide victim

Police have released the name of a man who died in Taupō on the weekend. A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of Ryan Whare Woodford. Detective... Read More

Covid-19: Legislation for safe operation of courts

The Government is progressing legislation to ensure that courts can continue operating safely and effectively as Covid-19 spreads in the community. 'Access to... Read More

Police apology over terror attack remains hollow

The Council of Licensed Firearms Owners - COLFO - is calling for Police to make good on their three-year old apology for firearm licensing errors which contributed... Read More

Taupō homicide: police investigation continues

Police are continuing to investigate the death of a man at the Adelphi Motel in Taupō. Police say the death occurred at about 6.30am on Sunday and are treating... Read More

Homicide investigation launches in Taupō

A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Taupō early on Sunday morning. Police were called to the Adelphi Motel at the the... Read More

Homicide investigation underway in Hamilton

A homicide investigation is underway in Hamilton after a man died at a Huntington property on Saturday night. Emergency services were alerted to an incident at... Read More

Op Weirton: NZ‘s largest border meth seizure

An operation investigating the importation of methamphetamine into New Zealand has seen the largest ever interception of the illicit drug at our border. New Zealand... Read More

Cyber crime: businesses warned not to fall prey

Cyber crime is on the rise and small-to-medium sized companies with an online presence are just as at risk as large, multinational corporations and Goverment departments. Despite... Read More

Police appeal for info after poisoning death

Police are appealing to the public for information following the suspicious death of a man in December last year. David Davan, aged 67, from Herekino died in... Read More