Crime

Police hunt for offender after assault in Waihī

Police are on the hunt for someone involved in an assault in Waihī after another person was left with serious injuries. Officers were notified of the assault... Read More

Child sexual abuse images lead to jail time

A Customs investigation has resulted in jail time for a 33-year-old man. The New Zealand man was sentenced on Monday, March 4, to four years and four months'... Read More

Rental scammers targeting Chinese people

Police have received several reports of a rental property rental scam involving the Chinese community. The scammers are targeting China-based people who are... Read More

Tiny house raid uncovers more possible thefts

Police say the raid on a Ngongotahā, Rotorua, property to recover a stolen tiny house on wheels has uncovered more stolen items. On Friday, March... Read More

Remand prisoners to receive rehabilitation support

The coalition Government has taken the first steps to ensure prisoners on remand can access the rehabilitation and reintegration support they need to turn their... Read More

Whakaari / White Island parties face sentence

Companies and a Crown-owned entity convicted of health and safety failings in the lead up to the Whakaari / White Island eruption will be sentenced in the Auckland... Read More

80-year-old jailed for killing his wife

An 80-year-old man has been sentenced to four years imprisonment for killing his 78-year-old wife in a retirement village in Mount Maunganui. When Justice... Read More

Keep yourself safe when using dating apps

Police are urging users of dating app users to take steps to protect themselves when meeting up with people they've only spoken to online. "In the Christchurch... Read More

Arrest made following Taupō firearms incident

A man has been arrested and charged following a firearms incident in Taupō last week. "The man was located at a Counties Manakau address today and taken... Read More

Woman reported missing found safe and well

UPDATE 8.17AM: The Bay of Plenty woman reported missing earlier today, has been found. In a post on Facebook earlier this morning, police issued a plea for... Read More

Whakaari eruption victims' families speak in court

The family of a couple killed in the Whakaari White Island eruption have told a sentencing judge they want the companies involved held to account. Emotional... Read More

Government backs police to crack down on gangs

The coalition Government is restoring law and order by providing police new tools to crack down on criminal gangs, says Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Police... Read More