Crime

Review body refers its first case back to court

The independent body set up to look into serious miscarriages of justice has referred its first case back to the courts, two years after it was established. The... Read More

Knife presented, police car hit during robbery

One person is suffering moderate injuries after an aggravated vehicle robbery in Otūmoetai where a knife was presented, according to a police spokesperson. 'One... Read More

Tax evasion software prompts stern warning

Inland Revenue has issued a new Revenue Alert warning of severe consequences for anyone who has or uses Electronic Suppression Software Tools to try to evade tax. Inland... Read More

Large police presence reported in Otumoetai

A large police presence is being reported in Otumoetai this afternoon. A SunLive reader has messaged us on Facebook to say there is something happening on Stoddard... Read More

Modern speed cameras catch more vehicles - police

Police have defended a rise in the number of speed camera infringements being issued, saying new mobile cameras are able to identify speeding vehicles more accurately. RNZ... Read More

Law expert on missing children and $10k reward

A senior law expert is warning those who give false information in an attempt to get the reward for the missing Marokopa children could find themselves in trouble... Read More

Goldie theft case now in the hands of police

Amnesty will soon be over for the culprits responsible for stealing a golden reindeer from Bethlehem. In what sounds like a Christmas fable of the Grinch kind,... Read More

Greerton Christmas lights reportedly stolen

A section of Greerton Village's festive lights have recently vanished. Greerton Village, a non-profit organisation, puts up the lights every year to engage... Read More

Working to stop a gang breeding ground

A former drug lord is combining with a controversial private prison to tackle the "runaway train" of gangs behind bars. There have been many doubters, but now,... Read More

Truck driver fined for mistreating goats  

A stock truck driver who transported goats to a meat processing plant has been fined $3,600 for throwing some of the animals from the truck on to a ramp upon delivery.... Read More

Joint operation results in rhino horn seizure

Six carved items made from rhinoceros horn have been seized in a joint operation involving staff from Department of Conservation, New Zealand Customs Service and... Read More

Golden reindeer stolen from Bethlehem

One hoof and an antler. This is all that remains of the Bethlehem Shopping Centre's golden reindeer. Goldie, as the statue has become known as by centre staff,... Read More