Crime

Homicide inquiry launched in Hamilton

A homicide investigation is under way in Hamilton after a man was found deceased in Melville overnight. The man was found in the driveway of a house in Sundown... Read More

Unattractive cars: Will your car make this list?

Can you make your cars unattractive? Police are issuing the challenge to locals to assist in making their cars less enticing to opportunistic offenders over... Read More

Prisioner assault: contractor disciplined

A security officer hired to transport prisoners has been disciplined after physically assaulting a prisoner at court. A complaint about the incident was one... Read More

Drink spike warning ahead of music festival

Police are warning festival-goers to watch out for drink spiking and to drink responsibly at Rhythm and Vines this year. The popular music festival is being... Read More

Concerns grow for missing man

Police are appealing for any information to help them located Jesse Johnson. The 32-year-old was reported missing by concerned family on Sunday, December... Read More

Is your home ‘alone’ these holidays?

Is your home ‘alone' these holidays? - Ka pōaha tō whare i ēnei hararei? NZ Police say ensuring your home and property is secure from burglars is... Read More

Checkpoints to police drinking drivers

Police want Bay of Plenty people to be planning their Christmas festivities and holidays, not organising tangi and funerals for loved ones who have died in car crashes. As... Read More

BOP arrest: firearms, MDMA, $30,000 seized

Two men are due in Rotorua District Court this week, on drugs and firearms charges. This follows several search warrants issued on December 11 at addresses... Read More

Three arrests following aggravated robbery

Police are making enquries to locate a fourth person after arresting three others following a robbery in Hamilton last weekend. Police have arrested three... Read More

Police impound four Greazy Dog motorcycles

Cambridge Police have this week impounded four motorbikes belonging to members of the Greazy Dogs motorcycle gang, following two instances where gang members... Read More

Can you spot a fake banknote?

Police are warning retailers to be extra wary of counterfeit cash over the busy holiday period. A number of counterfeit notes have been reported around New... Read More

Avoiding fines in alcohol-free areas

Before you step out to socialise this New Year period, be sure to familiarise yourself with the alcohol-free areas that are in place across the city. Tauranga... Read More