Crime

Material allegedly found on McSkimming's devices

Child exploitation and bestiality material were allegedly found on former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming's work devices, it can now be revealed. The... Read More

Phoebe Robertson sentenced for child exploitation

Warning: This story deals with details of the sexual assault of children and may be distressing. An early childhood relief teacher who told police she... Read More

Anti‑Corruption Taskforce launched

Insider threats, foreign interference and AI‑enabled fraud are among the targets of a new anti-corruption taskforce. The move comes after experts warned... Read More

Driver who fled Mount crash gets home detention

The driver of a ute that fled the scene of a head-on crash in Mount Maunganui that left four people with serious injuries - and filed false reports his vehicle... Read More

Tauranga shops sceptical of new theft fines

Tauranga CBD retailers say tougher penalties proposed by the Government for low-level theft won't make much difference. This month, Justice Minister Paul... Read More

Man sentenced for Waihī machete attack

When Christopher Millen turned up at a woman's house in Waihī to collect $20 he said he was owed, he had a 'large machete” hidden under his clothes. Confronted... Read More

No alarm bells before boy's death, daycare says

The manager of the daycare attended by Malachi Subecz said there were no clear signs of child abuse or concerns about his carer during his time at the centre. 'There... Read More

Police advice to combat rising rural thefts

Police are urging rural property owners to be vigilant and ensure their property is secure. A key focus for police is preventing crime from happening in the... Read More

Rotorua funeral procession sparks arrests

Police have made arrests and seized vehicles after dangerous driving from the Westbrook area travelling towards Ngongotahā on Wednesday. 'Rotorua Police... Read More

High Alert marks five years of reducing drug harm

High Alert, New Zealand's drug early warning system, is celebrating five years of reducing harm from dangerous drugs. Since its public launch on June 26,... Read More

Doctor slates child protection agency failings

Police and Oranga Tamariki routinely rejected evidence of child abuse without getting input from health professionals, says the doctor who treated murdered 5-year-old... Read More

Battling the flood of drugs at Auckland Airport

A customs officer at New Zealand's biggest airport says it is not just the amount of drugs coming across the borders that is surprising, but the fact that... Read More