Crime

Tauranga Police investigate "unexplained" death

A police investigation is underway following the death of a woman in Tauranga. In an updated statement this morning, a police spokespersons says officers... Read More

Scams: Kiwis in their 40s most susceptible

'Is this still available?” A seemingly normal message comes through on Facebook Marketplace. After some back and forth about the item for sale and who... Read More

Survey underlines case for more rural police

A Federated Farmers survey shows rising rates of rural crime and underlines a strong case for more police resources in rural areas, Feds national board member... Read More

Twenty-one days, eight homicides

The rate of homicides in the country has almost doubled over the past three weeks, with police saying they have started eight separate investigations since December... Read More

Ultimate test of discipline

You would think settling into a career as a new cop and taking up a new role in the Tactical Response team would be enough to take on for a policing couple. But... Read More

One arrested, one saved, following house fire

A Fire Emergency NZ fire investigator is at the scene of a Welcome Bay property this morning following a house fire and arrest of a male on Wednesday night.... Read More

Police seek witnesses to Māhia assault

Police investigating a serious assault in Māhia on New Year's morning are asking any witnesses to come forward. A 34-year-old man was knocked unconscious,... Read More

Man arrested after Raglan firearms incident

Police have arrested a 47-year-old man following a firearms incident at Manu Bay in Raglan on Monday. "The man was arrested at a Pōkeno address by members... Read More

Large number of drunk drivers after festival

Tairawhiti Police are praising crowds after the three-day Rhythm and Vines festival in Gisborne but are frustrated at the number of people drink-driving. There... Read More

More than a million breath alcohol tests

Police breath alcohol testing figures have returned to levels not seen in nearly a decade in a huge boost for road safety. The number of tests in 2022/23... Read More

Hamilton homicide victim named by Police

Police are appealing for help from people who may have CCTV footage that could help them in a homicide investigation. Police can now name the victim of a... Read More

Be wary: burglaries peak in summer

‘Tis the season for theft, warns AMI AMI is warning people to be wary ahead of the busiest time of the year for theft claims. Almost 20 per cent... Read More