Crime

Survey reveals New Zealand's most common crime

New crime figures show a significant increase in vehicle theft and growing levels of people falling victim to online fraud. Figures are out today for the... Read More

Uncertainty around court case timeframes

The High Court is not saying whether it will follow the District Court in setting new targets around how long cases should take to be completed. Chief District... Read More

UK national arrested after nearly $300k lost

A police investigation has turned the heat up on a cold-calling scammer claiming to be an officer. In recent weeks, 18 New Zealanders have allegedly been... Read More

Te Puke row: Teen describes moment car struck man

A teenager wept as he told police he 'sped up” and then ran down the partner of an enraged woman who was in the front seat of the car he was driving. 'I... Read More

Water heating systems hot targets for thieves

The costliest home burglary claims arise from the theft of water heating systems, new AMI data reveals. In several cases, hot water cylinder thefts have led... Read More

Rotorua police catch car thieves in the act

Three youths have been apprehended by a police public safety team after they were observed in a stolen Nissan vehicle attempting to steal a Mazda vehicle on... Read More

Minor injuries in SH2 crash

UPDATE 8.36AM: Only minor injuries have been reported following a crash on State Highway 2, near Te Puna. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle... Read More

Mob member jailed after carjacking Tauranga couple

A Mongrel Mob member on a methamphetamine-fuelled crime spree carjacked an 'elderly” couple and sat on top of the female driver while speeding away from... Read More

Reckless rider on Desert Road caught

A man who allegedly rode a newly purchased sports motorbike at speed through the Desert Road north of Waiouru, has been caught. At 3.15pm yesterday, a Road... Read More

More cops on the beat

The establishment of new Community Beat Teams in major cities across New Zealand has been announced by NZ Police. The announcement was made on Sunday by Police... Read More

Hunt for woman after store robbed at gunpoint

Police are looking for a woman who robbed a commercial premises in Mount Maunganui at gunpoint. Caltex NZ confirmed their Bayfair station was involved. 'Police... Read More

Alleged BOP stabbing: Four teens charged

Four teens have been charged following an assault which left one person in a critical condition. 'Four young people have been charged following an assault... Read More