Crime

New law to crack down on fleeing drivers

Drivers who are convicted after fleeing police could have their car taken off them for good under new legislation introduced to Parliament. The government introduced... Read More

Desert Rd homicide: Second man pleads guilty

One of the men charged with murdering a man found buried off the Desert Rd has admitted his part in the killing. Police were not aware Bao Chang Wang, also known... Read More

Firearm shot at police: Pair arrested

Police have arrested two people after a firearm was allegedly shot at a police car in Te Teko on earlier this month. On Tuesday, Police executed two search warrants,... Read More

Police investigate approach to young people claims

Police are making enquiries after three students at a local school reported suspicious behaviour by a man on 19th and 20th Avenue. These incidents are alleged... Read More

Delays hamper trial for entertainment figure

The trial for a prominent entertainment industry figure facing allegations of multiple sex crimes spanning almost a decade has been adjourned on Tuesday, the second... Read More

Entertainment industry figure on sex crime charges

The entertainment industry figure facing multiple sex crime allegations still cannot be named despite his High Court trial starting on Monday. He faces a total... Read More

Crime prevention: 500th fog cannon installed

The Government's fog cannon subsidy scheme has hit a major milestone, with the installation of the 500th fog cannon at a store in Lower Hutt on Friday, says Small... Read More

One arrested for serious stabbing in Papamoa

A person is due to appear in court today following a serious assault in Papamoa overnight. Police say a male victim is said to be seriously injured following... Read More

Maunganui Road reopens after police operation

UPDATE 4.53pm: Puriri Street and Manganui Road are reopen after a police operation earlier this afternoon. "Police thank motorists for their patience." EARLIER... Read More

Hot wire: Driver nearly five times the limit

A 42-year-old man who 'hot wired” his alcohol interlock-installed vehicle has claimed, when caught driving at nearly five times the legal alcohol limit,... Read More

Convicted repeat child sex offender jailed

A registered child sex offender who promised a 14-year-old boy a $6000 payment from a 'wealthy female friend” if he made videos of himself performing sexual... Read More

Jailed for “vile” sex abuse involving child & dog

A former animal welfare worker has been jailed for 12 years for a catalogue of child sex offences, including offending that involved a child and a dog. Rex Philip... Read More