Crime

BOP arrest: firearms, MDMA, $30,000 seized

Two men are due in Rotorua District Court this week, on drugs and firearms charges. This follows several search warrants issued on December 11 at addresses... Read More

Three arrests following aggravated robbery

Police are making enquries to locate a fourth person after arresting three others following a robbery in Hamilton last weekend. Police have arrested three... Read More

Police impound four Greazy Dog motorcycles

Cambridge Police have this week impounded four motorbikes belonging to members of the Greazy Dogs motorcycle gang, following two instances where gang members... Read More

Can you spot a fake banknote?

Police are warning retailers to be extra wary of counterfeit cash over the busy holiday period. A number of counterfeit notes have been reported around New... Read More

Avoiding fines in alcohol-free areas

Before you step out to socialise this New Year period, be sure to familiarise yourself with the alcohol-free areas that are in place across the city. Tauranga... Read More

Prison redevelopment project delayed further

The completion date for a Waikato prison build has been pushed back yet again, meaning it will not house prisoners until 2025. The Waikeria Prison redevelopment... Read More

Online scams: $200 million lost in the last year

New Zealanders have lost hundreds of millions of dollars to scams in the last year, and police are warning people to be aware of online scams heading into the... Read More

Fines issued for mobile phone use triple

Police have tripled the fines doled out for talking on your cellphone while driving in four years, to $6 million. They have also levied a host more fines... Read More

Eagle-eyed neighbour spots stolen property

Police are making enquiries to locate a suspect following an eagle-eyed neighbour helping police recover a significant amount of stolen property. Police have... Read More

Attack leave beloved pet with 'horrific' injuries

Warning this story contains graphic images and content. A Western Bay of Plenty man wants the dogs who attacked his border collie Molly, leaving 'horrifying"... Read More

Police frustrated over "preventable" fatalities

Police are pleading with drivers to take extra care ahead of the holidays in the wake of a tragic weekend on the roads. The number of road fatalities for... Read More

Postal gift warning ahead of Christmas

Police are reminding people not to send gift-cards, vouchers and money through the post, in the lead-up to Christmas. "We're heading into what is traditionally... Read More