Crime

Multiple arrests after millions lost online

The Auckland City Financial Crime Unit are making arrests as investigations continue into reports of a scam type involving term deposits, duping victims out of... Read More

One in custody after alleged firearm incident

One person is in custody after an alleged firearm related incident in Omanawa this afternoon. Police say they were called to a disorder incident at an address... Read More

Thieves raid Michael Hill jewellery outlet

Police are making enquiries to locate those involved in the burglary of a jewellery store at Mount Maunganui. The Michael Hill jeweller outlet at the Bayfair... Read More

‘Mr Taco’ escapes cartel-linked conviction

An Auckland restaurant owner duped into aiding a Mexican cartel-linked plot to bring in $90m worth of cocaine into New Zealand has been discharged without conviction. Manuel... Read More

Two arrested following food theft at Tauranga café

Two people are in custody following a theft incident in Tauranga on Sunday morning. 'Police were called to a store on Cameron Road, Tauranga at about 5.45am after... Read More

Heavy rain for parts of northern and central NZ

MetService says a low pressure system over the upper North Island is drifting westwards during today and Monday and will be slowly weakening. "This weather system... Read More

Man with firearm arrested in Ōpōtiki

A man has been arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a firearm at Ōpōtiki on Saturday night. "Police were called about 5.30pm with a report that... Read More

Officer resigns amid charges of assaulting partner

A Bay of Plenty officer facing domestic violence charges has left the police force. He is charged with assault with intent to injure and impedes breathing, an... Read More

Police looking for Robert-James Kenny Bristow

Police are continuing to look for Robert-James Kenny Bristow. "He has a warrant for his arrest after failing to appear in court for a trial," says a police spokesperson... Read More

White Island Tours pleads guilty

White Island Tours has pleaded guilty to two amended charges, relating to the health and safety regime when Whakaari / White Island erupted in 2019. A case review... Read More

Alleged rape victim of entertainment figure speaks

One of the women who has alleged she was raped by an entertainment industry figure battling almost a decade's worth of sex crime charges told a jury their relationship... Read More

Police seize firearms in Ōpōtiki

Police conducted a successful operation in Ōpōtiki last night that focussed on disrupting unlawful gang behaviour. 'Police seized three firearms and six offensive... Read More