Crime

New police officers celebrate the finish line

Families and friends celebrated alongside newly attested constables at Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua this morning to watch 57 new police officers, parade out from... Read More

Child abuse images: Preschool teacher charged

A woman working as a preschool teacher has been arrested and charged with possessing objectionable child abuse images. Shocked parents at a Tauranga preschool... Read More

Missing toddler: Mum unsure about remains

The mother of a little boy who disappeared in Tokoroa in 1968 says she doesn't know if she wants human remains discovered this week to be him. Jefferie... Read More

Teacher admits asking 17yo to sleep with him

A 17-year-old girl says she was offered $10,000 to drop a complaint against a family friend who came into her room in the hope she would sleep with him. The... Read More

Human remains found near Tokoroa

An investigation has been launched after the discovery of human remains near a Waikato town. Police have secured the scene at a rural location close to Tokoroa... Read More

NZ operation to enforce new gang insignia law

Police are announcing Operation Nickel — a nationwide operation focused on the enforcement of the Gangs Act 2024. On November 21, new gang laws take... Read More

Business scam ads making the rounds on Facebook

Facebook users are being warned to watch out for ads designed to cash in on New Zealand's economic gloom. Netsafe chief executive Brent Carey said dodgy... Read More

ERA: Fired Tauranga vet wins $35k

An experienced vet who was fired after three customers complained about his conduct - including his attempts to euthanise a cow by choking it, then shooting... Read More

Bayfair mall stabbing: Teen given supervision

A teen who was followed into a shopping mall before being stabbed several times says she still remembers the attacker - a girl she knew - 'laughing and... Read More

Police investigating two firearms incidents

Police have opened an investigation after two firearms incidents in the Waikato region overnight. The first report was received just before 3am on Orchard... Read More

Man kept ex in rural shack, beat her with hammer

WARNING: This story contains details of family violence A woman who turned up to her ex's 'shack” on a rural property to smooth things over... Read More

Firearm presented at road worker

A road worker was allegedly threatened with a firearm north of Taupo yesterday. Police were called about 10.40am to SH1, near Atiamuri, after a report of... Read More