Crime

Police warn of WhatApp scam

Police are warning people to be wary of a WhatsApp scam following an increase in reports in the Wellington District. In this case scammers use WhatsApp to... Read More

Waikato Police deliver on stolen mail

Waikato Police have this week executed a search warrant, taking into custody an alleged long-time mail thief. A 28-year-old man is facing charges in relation... Read More

Police respond to firearms incident, Taupō

Update: 1.01pm, Police are speaking with the person and verified no firearm was involved, says a police spokesperson. "Cordons are being stood down and... Read More

Police warn of BOP sextortion

Bay of Plenty Police are urging young people, parents, and guardians to educate themselves about safe online practices, as reports of sextortion continue. 'In... Read More

A Police tracking machine

If first impressions were anything to go by, Indo and Senior Constable Billy Hill didn't have the makings of a successful pairing. Luckily for them, the duo... Read More

Bayfair stabber does not deny wounding charge

A teenager accused of stabbing another girl at Bayfair Shopping Centre in Mount Maunganui has not denied a charge relating to the incident, which left the victim... Read More

Mobster's leg slashed in Black Power attack

A Mongrel Mob member nearly bled to death after rival gang associates attacked him in Rotorua, slicing his leg to the bone and ripping off his red shoes, court... Read More

Three arrests made and firearm seized

Three people have been taken into custody and a firearm seized following two recent incidents in Rotorua. At around 8.35pm Sunday, May 12, Police responded... Read More

Police to establish new National Gang Unit

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has today revealed plans to establish both national and frontline gang-focused units to combat offending and intimidation by... Read More

Traveller jailed for cocaine-filled suitcase

A woman has been sentenced to five years and five months' jail after attempting to smuggle 4.3 kilograms of cocaine through Auckland International Airport a... Read More

Police monitoring Killer Beez convoy to Rotorua

Police are monitoring gang members travelling from Auckland to the Bay of Plenty today ahead of the body of the Ponsonby Rd gunman being released from Rotorua... Read More

Tauranga pensioner alleges decade of violence

A 67-year-old woman alleges her partner of 10 years lashed out every six months or so. A split lip. A bruised arm that turned out to be broken. Black... Read More