Crime

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

A star-studded shift

Police officers never know who they'll bump into working the beat on a long weekend in Coromandel Peninsula. Waikato East constables Roxy Worthington and... Read More

Māori leaders push back on police tactics

Iwi leader Willie Te Aho has slammed police tactics for the trauma left on children having to watch their parents arrested after orchestrated raids on Mongrel... Read More

Mongrel Mob raids: Defendants appear in court

Police have laid a total of 99 charges against 28 people after raiding properties linked to the Mongrel Mob across the North Island. Twenty are accused... Read More

Police target organised crime, seize cannabis

Police are reminding people to be vigilant when renting out their properties. Last week Police across Counties Manukau, Auckland City and Waitemata... Read More

Te Puke police gain four new constables

Te Puke's police station has welcomed lots of new blood recently. Four new constables have started at the station in recent weeks and Te Puke Police Sergeant... Read More

Former rugby star sentenced for on-selling guns

Former rugby star Matua Parkinson has had 'a huge fall from grace”, a judge said as he sentenced him to nine months home detention for on-selling... Read More

Eruption: Conviction has 'concerning implications'

The lawyer for the company convicted over the Whakaari/White Island eruption says it has "recast" the legislative direction on who is responsible for health... Read More

First ever female Police Commissioner appointed

Deputy police commissioner Tania Kura has been appointed to the top job on an interim basis, while the government continues its search for a new police boss. Current... Read More

Police post $100k reward in Papakura cold case

On October 13, 1985, Arthur Easton was murdered in an attack by an unknown assailant. Only a woollen hat and bayonet were recovered during the initial investigation. The... Read More

Whakaari eruption: Owners appeal conviction

The owners of Whakaari/White Island are challenging the criminal conviction of their company in the Auckland High Court. The appeal hearing starts on Tuesday... Read More

Mother’s will sparks Family Court battle

A mother failed in her 'moral duty” after she left her two adult sons out of her will and instead left everything to her husband. The sons became... Read More