Crime

Do you know this man?

Do you know this man? Whangamata Police are investigating following two burglaries in the Whangamata area reported this weekend. Both incidents took place... Read More

Jeweller's safeguards thwarting robbers attempts

Following two daylight smash-and-grabs at the Bayfair Michael Hill's store on Saturday and the Silverdale Michael Hill's store on Sunday, CEO Daniel... Read More

Police making enquiries about six Bayfair robbers

5.45pm update: Police are making enquiries to locate the robbers involved in a smash and grab at Bayfair Shopping Centre on Saturday afternoon. The Michael... Read More

New year, new officers in blue

New Zealand Police has welcomed 50 new officers this week, as Wing 372 celebrated their success in front of whānau and friends. In attendance was Commissioner... Read More

Breath screening tests exceed 3 million in 2023

Police across New Zealand performed more than three million breath screening tests in 2023, more than 26 per cent above 2022 figures, and the most in a decade. This,... Read More

Police piece together victim's final movements

Police investigating the murder of John Isaac say he was subject to a "violent attack before his body was found in the Waikato River". The investigation,... Read More

$1.7m fake investment scam: 72-year-old arrested

The Waitematā Financial Crime Unit has zeroed in on a million dollar fake investment scam duping Kiwis out of their savings. On Tuesday, detectives executed... Read More

Homicide inquiry after body pulled from river

Waikato Police investigating the homicide of John Isaac are appealing for sightings of the victim or unusual activity around the Waikato River. Fifty-two-year-old... Read More

Cocaine Kiwis: 'Significant' rise in use & imports

The global supply of cocaine is at a record high, and New Zealand is becoming a hotspot for imports of the drug as South American cartels target comparatively... Read More

91-year-old's shock as car stolen in front of her

Iris Stockwell's smile lights up the room, which is surprising considering what the 91-year-old Tauranga resident has endured over a 24 hour period on the weekend.... Read More

Search persists for children missing for two years

"The investigation team working on this case have one focus - to bring Ember, Maverick and Jayda home." That is the message from acting Detective Inspector... Read More

Fleeing driver: Police vehicle hit in Tauranga

Enquiries are ongoing to locate two vehicles involved in a crash on Upper Ohauiti Road in Tauranga. At around 5.30am two vehicles fled when approached by... Read More