Crime

Police to buy new tasers - cost unclear

Police are replacing their tasers but will not say exactly what the new weapons are or how they will be monitored for public safety. Neither will Police Minister... Read More

Man accused of Taupō murder named

The man charged with the murder of Brodie Ruatara can now be named as Nathan Moscrip​. Moscrip, 28, appeared at the High Court in Rotorua on Friday, via... Read More

"Chosen one" carried out failed hit on radio host

The evening a controversial radio host was stabbed 'within an inch of his life” in Auckland, the man who allegedly came up with the plan and 'wanted him... Read More

Tauranga man in custody after five hour standoff

Police have taken a man into custody after a near-five-hour standoff outside a residential home in Tauranga South. A police spokesperson earlier said that... Read More

Police hunt couple wanted in connection to murder

Police are continuing to terminate search warrants against associates of Dariush Talagi, as part of the Queen Street homicide investigation. There is warrant... Read More

A job worth waiting for

For Inspector Nicky Cooney, her new role as Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander is a case of right job, right place. Being an area commander is something... Read More

Armed police operation in Tauranga

UPDATE 11.45AM: An armed police operation in Tauranga is reported to have been resolved now. Devonport Road has been closed between 12th and 13th aves while... Read More

Drink driving numbers appal police

Waikato Police are appalled by the number of people caught drink driving in Hamilton City over the last two weekends. Police processed and charged 26 drink... Read More

Smishing scams cost New Zealanders $4.2m

Fraudsters stole just over $4.2 million from New Zealanders between April and June, with text message scams on the rise. New Zealand's Computer Emergency... Read More

Serious injuries in Waikato crash

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash involving two vehicles in State Highway 3, Hangatiki, Waitomo. A police spokesperson says the crash was reported... Read More

Man charged after alleged laser strike on Eagle

A 49-year-old male is due to face the Court this week after an 'idiotic” move to use a laser in a dangerous attempt to interfere with the safe operation... Read More

Police investigating suspicious firearms list

A handwritten list of contact details for 20 people from the lower North Island is the subject of a police investigation after it was recovered by police. The... Read More