Crime

Community urged to report suspicious hunting

As the winter hunting season is coming to a close this month, police are urging the public to report suspicious hunting activity. Unlawful hunting puts other... Read More

Coroner continues probe of locked door

The deputy chief coroner will further examine why an emergency exit door at Christchurch's Al Noor Mosque did not open during the 2019 terror attacks. Expert... Read More

Learner driver 'glad' police pulled her over

An app created by two Tauranga police officers has made waves overseas for its simple approach to reducing reoffending rates within communities. When... Read More

Women can't leave abuse amid cost-of-living crisis

Agencies helping women escape abusive partners are providing more food parcels and clothing than ever due to the cost of living crisis. They are also worried... Read More

New dog teams from Police and Customs graduate

Ten new dog teams from Police and Customs have graduated today from the New Zealand Police Dog Training Centre in Trentham to embark on duties protecting our... Read More

Phone scammers impersonating police

A phone scam is trending in the community where a scammer is pretending to be a police officer to take advantage of people, particularly vulnerable and older... Read More

Fifty-eight new cops graduate

New Zealand Police welcomed 58 new officers today as wing 376 celebrated their graduation in front of whānau and friends and proud patron, One News television... Read More

Wanted man may have travelled to BOP

Police are appealing to the public for information leading to the location of Rawhiti Okaharm Tokona. A warrant has been issued for Tokona's arrest and... Read More

Malachi Subecz death: Report raises ongoing issues

The child protection system has not shifted enough since the horrific death of 5-year-old Malachi Subecz, and children in a similar situation today are not... Read More

Police on the hunt for stolen tool owners

Police have recovered an array of stolen property after catching who they say is a "recidivist burglar". Police's Tactical Crime Unit staff were making inquiries... Read More

Toddler's death: Mother cross-examined

Sleep-deprived, with an unwell toddler who'd spent weeks being clingy and often inconsolable, a mother reached breaking point ... and then allegedly... Read More

Jailed drug trafficker fails in bid to stay in NZ

A businessman once dubbed the 'little prince of counterfeit cigarettes” who imported millions of drugs into New Zealand will be deported despite... Read More