Crime

Police seek information after Four Square burglary

Bay of Plenty Police are seeking information about the burglary of a Tokoroa shop on Sunday, April 20. Police would like to speak to a man, who may be able... Read More

A growing problem: Tool thefts rise in Western Bay

Tool thefts continue to be a growing problem across the region, according to police and Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support. Building and construction... Read More

Medical items stolen in dental trailer burglary

Medical items, including an AED defibrillator, have been taken from a dental trailer and police are appealing for information about the burglary. The burglary... Read More

New video highlights exploitation danger

A new interactive video has been launched online to highlight the dangers and the ease with which young people are exposed to exploitation. This comes... Read More

Hijacked ambulance: Court sentences man

A man who was frustrated St John staff wouldn't treat an abscess on his buttocks hijacked their ambulance and crashed it twice into a motel while... Read More

Woolworths rolls out body cameras for staff

Woolworths is rolling out body cameras at all its 191 stores this week, as part of staff safety measures. The supermarket chain trialled the cameras in 17... Read More

Gang member in court after car chase with rivals

When a carload of Mongrel Member members chased a carload of rival gangsters at speed on a busy Rotorua road one Saturday night in June, it was never going to... Read More

The ulti-mutt collaboration

Police dog trainers and handlers picked up some new tricks for training their canine colleagues at one of the largest working dog seminars New Zealand has seen.... Read More

Keeping the EV running and Pāpāmoa safe

From spotting open garages as prime targets for opportunist thieves, to finding missing young and elderly family members, Pāpāmoa Community Patrol do all sorts... Read More

Firearm and cannabis seized, Whakatāne

A man has been arrested and a firearm seized following a routine vehicle stop in Whakatāne on Thursday night, says Whakatāne response manager senior sergeant... Read More

Buyer beware: Shipping container scam circulating

Police are warning people to keep their wits about them when buying shipping containers. A new scam is circulating offering shipping containers for sale on... Read More

NZ caught up in worldwide phishing sting

New Zealand Police have joined international authorities to bust open a significant cybercrime operation, which targeted thousands of people worldwide. Under... Read More