Crime

Tom Phillips' father speaks out

The father of missing fugitive Tom Phillips and his three grandchildren has spoken out for the first time, issuing a plea for his son and his kids to be... Read More

Emergency responder indecently assaulted woman

Warning: This story includes details of sexual harm and may be distressing. When a woman volunteered with an emergency response team, aiding Cyclone... Read More

Mixed verdict in mass trial of Mongrel Mob members

A jury has returned a range of possible verdicts in the trial of nine people, including eight Mongrel Mob gang members, who denied murdering of Tauranga... Read More

Beware of your Christmas parcels being pinched

We're heading into the busiest time of year for postal deliveries and Police want to remind everyone to do what they can to stop parcel theft, said police sergeant... Read More

Trio arrested over alleged blessing scam

Three suspected scammers have been arrested trying to leave New Zealand with a large quantity of cash from their alleged victims, said detective senior sergeant... Read More

Police concerned about the risks of metal thefts

The risks of metal theft from commercial sites outweigh the rewards, warns the New Zealand Police. 'Police have attended scenes in which people have placed... Read More

Robbery by machete-wielding youths, police allege

Four people allegedly armed with a large machete and other weapons robbed a Rotorua service station on Wednesday morning, police say. The group entered... Read More

Man jailed after posting gun photos on Facebook

A man posted photos of himself to social media posing with guns, including a semi-automatic, which he says he had to 'protect himself” after his... Read More

Extradition battle for UK-based Kiwi teacher

Kevan Dooley is alleged to have sexual assaulted six Kiwi students before moving to the UK in 1997. Allegations date back to 1988, with police contacted in... Read More

Kuia claims she was strip-searched during raids

A kuia claims she and her daughter-in-law were subjected to strip searches during the Ōpōtiki police raids on homes suspected to be connected to the Mongrel... Read More

Murder trial: 'They are going to f***ing kill us'

Korrey Rose Whyman's final words were to a 111 call-taker saying: 'They are shooting at us. They are going to f***ing kill us”. At that point, gunshots... Read More

Tauranga man sent to prison for sexual violation

Warning: This story includes details of sexual assault and may be distressing. 'Living in a world where you are afraid to close your eyes and relax... Read More