Crime

Witnesses sought after gang-related fight

Did you witness a disorder on Amohau Street, Rotorua, Wednesday 14 February? Police are seeking footage and witnesses of a gang related disorder on Amohau... Read More

Motorbikes seized following Paeroa gang tangi

Multiple motorbikes have been seized as Police had an increased presence in the Waikato town of Paeroa on Tuesday for the tangi of a Waikato-based gang member. A... Read More

Youth detained in Greerton following disruption

Police have detained a group of youths following a public disturbance in Greerton Village on Tuesday afternoon. Police say that they attended the scene of... Read More

Dangerous driver struggles to keep afloat

It was a case of sink or swim for one dangerous driver on Thursday afternoon, and unfortunately for him he ended up with both. A Police unit in Ōrewa observed... Read More

Police appeal for information after shooting

Police can confirm the man shot by Police in Matamata-Piako on Thursday was a 31-year-old from the Hauraki region. "He is known to Police and was shot after... Read More

MPs petition over outlawed semi-automatic guns

MPs have heard arguments both for and against allowing competitive shooters to use outlawed semi-automatic firearms. The weapons were banned in a sweeping... Read More

Fatal police shooting in Matamata-Piako area

A man has been fatally shot by police in Waikato this afternoon. At 12.30pm, police conducted a vehicle stop on Ulster Street in Hamilton City after identifying... Read More

Police operation targets commercial burglaries

A five-day operation targeting commercial burglaries, youth and gang crime in Rotorua has resulted in several arrests. The operation follows an increase in... Read More

Launch of refurbished Police patrol car

Today, the New Zealand Police Museum will be showcasing a refurbished and rejuvenated 1988 Mitsubishi V3000 patrol car after many months of restorative mechanical... Read More

Fatal house fire in Ōpōtiki

A person has died after a fire in the Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were called to a Bridge Street property in Ōpōtiki about 2.20am. A police spokesperson... Read More

Warrant to Arrest: Have you seen Nepia Taonui?

Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating Nepia Taonui, who has several warrants for his arrest. "They include weapons and firearms charges and... Read More

New Tasers coming to a police officer near you

New Tasers, which can shoot 10 probes before needing to be reloaded, are starting to be rolled-out. Police across the Southern District are the first in the... Read More