Crime

More police in Ōpōtiki as tensions rise

Schools and childcare centres in Ōpōtiki are closed today, as public concern mounts amongst the town's residents following a homicide on Friday night... Read More

Police release name of Ōpōtiki homicide victim

Police are maintaining an increased visible presence in Ōpōtiki following naming the man who was killed on Friday. "Police are now in a position to name the... Read More

Police urge caution with text scam circulating

People are being warned not to fall for the latest text scam doing the rounds. In a statement released this afternoon, police say they are aware of a new text... Read More

New independent advisory board for police college

The Royal New Zealand Police College is welcoming a new independent advisory board that will assist with advice and development for police training in New Zealand. 'The... Read More

Two arrested following Tauranga disorder

Two people have been taken into custody following a disorder in Tauranga on Saturday afternoon. Police responded to reports of disorder on Cameron Road around... Read More

Homicide investigation launches in Ōpōtiki

A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Ōpōtiki on Friday night. Police were called to a disorder related incident on Saint... Read More

Have you seen Michael James Hill?

Taupō Police are appealing for help from the public to locate 49-year-old Michael James Hill. Mr Hill was last seen on Wairakei Drive at about 11.30pm last night... Read More

Tauranga teacher facing child assault charges

A Tauranga teacher is due to appear in court next week facing assault charges after an incident in a school playground. A police spokesperson confirms a 55-year-old... Read More

Shining a light on domestic violence in NZ

In support of its annual Light it Orange appeal week, leading specialist family violence agency is calling upon the public, business and community groups to work... Read More

Retail crime “worst it‘s ever been” - Foodstuffs

Owners of Foodstuffs supermarkets are reporting retail crime is the worst it's ever been, its North Island chief executive says. A new survey by the grocery... Read More

More than 140,000 people targeted by text scam

A simple road toll text scam is taking a massive toll on unsuspecting victims, with some people losing their life savings. Department of Internal Affairs deputy... Read More

Two arrested after death of Whakatāne man

Whakatāne Police are confirming two people have been arrested in connection with the investigation into the death of a man in Whakatāne. It comes after police... Read More