Crime

Community vigilance leads to cannabis haul

A tip-off by a member of the public led officers to a commercial-size cannabis grow on an unsuspecting farmer's property. It all began when a person out walking... Read More

Police's Digital Notebook rollout complete

A year on from the pilot of Digital Notebook in Central District, New Zealand Police say the nationwide rollout of their new intelligence, evidence and investigative... Read More

Prime Minister launches Government Targets

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced further steps to get New Zealand back on track, launching nine ambitious Government Targets to help improve the... Read More

Rock through bus window narrowly misses driver

Enquiries are ongoing after a rock came through the front window of a bus narrowly missing a bus driver. At around 1.50pm on Friday, the bus - containing... Read More

Four arrested following aggravated robbery, Taupō

Police have arrested four young people following an aggravated robbery at a petrol station on Johnbrook Crescent, Taupō over Easter weekend, says detective... Read More

Arrest made after two aggravated robberies

Waikato Police investigating two aggravated robberies of a commercial premises in Matamata have made an arrest. A 19-year-old man is facing multiple charges,... Read More

Three Strikes law set for controversial comeback

Since its inception, it's safe to say the Three Strikes law has faced its fair share of criticism. Academics have condemned it for promoting penal populism... Read More

Drug checking report reveals uptake in service

Significant growth in drug checking availability and uptake is helping to prevent harm in more parts of the community, the NZ Drug Foundation Te Puna Whakaiti... Read More

Police cordons lifted in Rotorua after incident

Police cordons on Arawa St in Rotorua's CBD are now lifted after a police incident. A person in a Free Palestine T-shirt earlier spent hours on the roof of... Read More

Rotorua men plead not guilty to alleged attack

Two of three men charged over an alleged stabbing incident at a roundabout on Te Ngae Rd this month have appeared in the Rotorua District Court. Te Pou Rangirangi... Read More

Operation uncovers 'network’ of scammers

A first of its kind operation in New Zealand targeting a criminal network of text message phishing scammers has led to over 4000 items being seized. The 2023... Read More

Police raid: Meth, cannabis and guns found

A 45-year-old man is facing various charges following a police raid in Matamata. Matamata Police executed a search warrant at a Gladstone Road address and... Read More