Crime

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

Banks' endless battles with scammers

They're constantly changing and becoming increasingly sophisticated - but bank scams still have some aspects in common, and it pays to know what the signs... Read More

Man to appear in court following assaults

A 24-year old man is due to appear in court this week after being taken into custody following two assaults and disorderly behaviour in Waihi. Police responded... Read More

77-year-old Kiwi charged with importing heroin

A 77-year-old Kiwi has been charged after 2kg of heroin was allegedly found in his suitcase as he entered Melbourne, Australia. The man flew into Melbourne... Read More

Man jailed for smuggling card skimming equipment

A Customs investigation has resulted in the sentencing of an Auckland man to 25 months' prison for smuggling card skimming equipment. Rimamotu Tiavare, 40,... Read More

Three arrested following commercial burglaries

Police have arrested three men in relation to commercial burglaries in recent days. A 35-year-old man is facing charges in relation to a burglary at a Waihi... Read More

Police operation: Te Puke Highway closed

UPDATED 7.35AM: Te Puke Highway is closed this morning due to a police operation. A number of people have contacted SunLive to report police have closed the... Read More

No injuries following early morning robbery

Police are appealing to the public for information on a robbery at a commercial premises on Tamamutu Street, Taupō this morning. At around 9.35am, police... Read More

Scams: Calls for banks to do better

Consumer NZ is urging banks to raise their game and provide better protection to New Zealanders who fall victim to scams. 'In New Zealand at least $200 million... Read More

Appeal for stolen bikes and scooters

Police are appealing to the public to assist in locating a number of stolen e-bikes and scooters in the Tauranga area. "The vehicles were taken during two... Read More

Police’s ‘Offbeat’ approach to recruitment

Policing is not all about wearing a blue uniform and driving a patrol car, and that's evident in a new recruitment campaign aimed to get more people to join... Read More

Fake bomb but real terror for hostages

The man who sparked an Armed Offenders Squad stand-off at a Rotorua bank after telling staff he had a bomb has been jailed for two years and two months. Rhys... Read More