Crime

$70 million worth of meth stopped from entering NZ

More than 70 million dollars' worth of methamphetamine has been withheld from entering New Zealand, and nine men have been arrested and charged, as a result... Read More

Gone but never forgotten: Police Remembrance Day

On September 29 each year New Zealand Police commemorates Police Remembrance Day, when we honour and remember colleagues now lost to us. This date is... Read More

Election 2023: Live updates from September 28

Just over two weeks out from the election and both major parties are pitching to voters to ease the cost of living. The question is whether voters will prefer... Read More

Police warn of re-emergence of email scam

Police are warning people not to fall for an email scam which is doing the rounds again. In a post on Facebook, Bay of Plenty & Taupo Police say they are... Read More

Report: Court buildings in poor conditions

Half the country's court buildings are crumbling, some are not safe or have mould and the cost of fixing them has blown out past a billion dollars, forcing... Read More

Man missing in Tirau located

UPDATE September 28, 8.22am: The man initially reported as missing in Tirau has been located as of Tuesday, according to a police spokesperson. "Police would... Read More

Body found in Waikato River

An investigation has been launched followng the discivery of a body in the Waikato River. Around 5:30pm, police were notified by a member of the public of... Read More

Bizarre case: Person throwing doughnuts at a seal

Seven open investigations into marine mammals at the Department of Conservation range from the sad to the bizarre, including a complaint over a person throwing... Read More

Over 25kg of cocaine seized in Tauranga

An early morning attempted break-in last weekend at the Port of Tauranga has ended with customs seizing about 26kg of cocaine, with police also arresting three... Read More

Don't make dream come true for sticky fingers

Bay of Plenty Police are reminding the public on their Facebook page that leaving valuables out in view when away from your car is a dream come true for someone... Read More

Homicide Investigation launches in Ōpōtiki

A homicide investigation has been launched after a man died following a serious assault. At around 4.40pm on Thursday, September 21, Police responded to reports... Read More

Arrest following firearms incident, Rotorua

Rotorua Police have arrested and charged an 18-year-old male with unlawful possession of a firearm and discharging a firearm with the intent to intimidate following... Read More