Crime

Man arrested after Raglan firearms incident

Police have arrested a 47-year-old man following a firearms incident at Manu Bay in Raglan on Monday. "The man was arrested at a Pōkeno address by members... Read More

Large number of drunk drivers after festival

Tairawhiti Police are praising crowds after the three-day Rhythm and Vines festival in Gisborne but are frustrated at the number of people drink-driving. There... Read More

More than a million breath alcohol tests

Police breath alcohol testing figures have returned to levels not seen in nearly a decade in a huge boost for road safety. The number of tests in 2022/23... Read More

Hamilton homicide victim named by Police

Police are appealing for help from people who may have CCTV footage that could help them in a homicide investigation. Police can now name the victim of a... Read More

Be wary: burglaries peak in summer

‘Tis the season for theft, warns AMI AMI is warning people to be wary ahead of the busiest time of the year for theft claims. Almost 20 per cent... Read More

Homicide inquiry launched in Hamilton

A homicide investigation is under way in Hamilton after a man was found deceased in Melville overnight. The man was found in the driveway of a house in Sundown... Read More

Unattractive cars: Will your car make this list?

Can you make your cars unattractive? Police are issuing the challenge to locals to assist in making their cars less enticing to opportunistic offenders over... Read More

Prisioner assault: contractor disciplined

A security officer hired to transport prisoners has been disciplined after physically assaulting a prisoner at court. A complaint about the incident was one... Read More

Drink spike warning ahead of music festival

Police are warning festival-goers to watch out for drink spiking and to drink responsibly at Rhythm and Vines this year. The popular music festival is being... Read More

Concerns grow for missing man

Police are appealing for any information to help them located Jesse Johnson. The 32-year-old was reported missing by concerned family on Sunday, December... Read More

Is your home ‘alone’ these holidays?

Is your home ‘alone' these holidays? - Ka pōaha tō whare i ēnei hararei? NZ Police say ensuring your home and property is secure from burglars is... Read More

Checkpoints to police drinking drivers

Police want Bay of Plenty people to be planning their Christmas festivities and holidays, not organising tangi and funerals for loved ones who have died in car crashes. As... Read More