Crime

Police ask for help following aggravated robbery

Police are asking for the public's help after an aggravated robbery on Friday afternoon at a store on The Strand, Whakatane. About 4.40pm, a man entered the... Read More

Warning: Sextortion continues to rise in NZ

Preventing a tragic outcome for victims of sextortion is the goal for one woman as cases continue to rise in New Zealand. Netsafe's chief customer officer,... Read More

Stolen ute driven by Tom Phillips found

The bronze Toyota Hilux ute being sought in relation to missing man Tom Phillips has been located. "Police would like to thank the public for their ongoing... Read More

Former cricketer jailed after 'sexual deviancy'

Former cricketer turned serial groper Jason Trembath​ has been jailed again after pleading guilty to committing an indecent act in the carpark of the Rotorua... Read More

Father of missing children using diguises

Waikato Police have received a number of tips from the public following yesterday's appeal for sightings of a ute linked to missing man Tom Phillips. One... Read More

Reported sightings of missing man Tom Phillips

Police inquiries have stepped up following a reported sighting of missing man Tom Phillips last night. Tom and his three children Jayda, Maverick and Ember... Read More

Horror case reinforces urgent call to protect kids

The case of a former childcare worker in Australia charged with abusing 91 children over 15 years has shocked and horrified authorities and the public alike.... Read More

Two to appear in court following burglary arrests

Two youth are in custody and will appear in court following burglaries in the Bay of Plenty on Monday. "Two people have been arrested on Monday, following... Read More

Former rugby star accused of selling guns

A former international rugby player accused of supplying guns to the Comancheros gang kept his name secret when he appeared in the Tauranga District Court on... Read More

Man taken into custody after search

UPDATE 11.10am: A 36-year-old man has been taken into custody after an armed search in Bethlehem involving police dogs and a drone. A police spokesperson... Read More

Vehicle crashes on 11th Ave, occupants flee scene

Police are making enquiries to locate those involved in a single vehicle crash at the intersection of Edgecumbe Road and Eleventh Avenue this evening. The... Read More

Data: Spike in callouts to homeless motels

A more than 900 per cent spike in police call-outs to just five Rotorua emergency housing motels can finally be revealed after the Ombudsman ruled data requested... Read More