Crime

Nine nabbed in aggravated robbery crackdown

Nine people have been arrested after police executed a number of search warrants in relation to two aggravated robberies. Police arrested three youths in relation... Read More

Buying a puppy? Watch out for scams

At Christmas time, we sometimes think we can get good deals through online traders and it's not always the case. Sometimes there are people selling puppies which... Read More

Community engagement on Herby‘s mind

Community engagement is at the top of the mind for the newly appointed Rotorua Area Commander. Inspector Herby Ngawhika, Te Arawa, was welcomed into his new position... Read More

Ram-raid burglaries: Four youths arrested

"The community have had enough, we've had enough, and we want people to be safe and feel safe." This is the message from Waikato Police commander Superintendent... Read More

Police warn of increased mail theft

Police are reminding people not to send gift-cards, vouchers and money through the mail, in the lead-up to Christmas. "We're starting to head into what is traditionally... Read More

Aggravated burglarly victim‘s life changed forever

Two former patched members of the Rebels Motorcycle Club have been jailed for an aggravated burglary that saw the victim left with his teeth 'broken”. Bernard... Read More

Dairy worker feared for his life during robbery

A violent attack on a Hamilton dairy worker which ended in two of his fingers cut off with a machete shows the "extreme level of violence" offenders will go to,... Read More

Two arrested for committing burglary with weapon

Two people sought by police have been arrested today for committing burglary with a weapon, according to a police spokesperson. "Police executed a search warrant... Read More

Four arrested and charged after Waikato drug bust

Four people have been arrested following search warrants in Te Aroha on Thursday. Eastern Waikato Criminal Investigation Branch, supported by multiple teams from... Read More

Jail for woman who stabbed Kmart staff with tongs

A woman who stabbed Kmart staff members with a pair of tongs during a drunken late-night shoplifting excursion that descended into a violent, chaotic spectacle... Read More

Have you seen Lofty?

Concerns are growing for a Bay of Plenty man who was last seen on December 7. Police are putting out a public appeal for information about Lofty. Lofty was last... Read More

Former BOP District Commander set to retire

Deputy Commissioner Glenn Dunbier has announced his retirement, after 37 years of service with New Zealand Police. 'I recently advised the Police Commissioner... Read More