Crime

Prison redevelopment project delayed further

The completion date for a Waikato prison build has been pushed back yet again, meaning it will not house prisoners until 2025. The Waikeria Prison redevelopment... Read More

Online scams: $200 million lost in the last year

New Zealanders have lost hundreds of millions of dollars to scams in the last year, and police are warning people to be aware of online scams heading into the... Read More

Fines issued for mobile phone use triple

Police have tripled the fines doled out for talking on your cellphone while driving in four years, to $6 million. They have also levied a host more fines... Read More

Eagle-eyed neighbour spots stolen property

Police are making enquiries to locate a suspect following an eagle-eyed neighbour helping police recover a significant amount of stolen property. Police have... Read More

Attack leave beloved pet with 'horrific' injuries

Warning this story contains graphic images and content. A Western Bay of Plenty man wants the dogs who attacked his border collie Molly, leaving 'horrifying"... Read More

Police frustrated over "preventable" fatalities

Police are pleading with drivers to take extra care ahead of the holidays in the wake of a tragic weekend on the roads. The number of road fatalities for... Read More

Postal gift warning ahead of Christmas

Police are reminding people not to send gift-cards, vouchers and money through the post, in the lead-up to Christmas. "We're heading into what is traditionally... Read More

Great Barrier Island death referred to Coroner

Police investigating a fatal fire on Great Barrier Island late last week have referred the death to the Coroner. Police were called to assist Fire and Emergency... Read More

Multiple arrests for Waihi burglaries

Two people are facing charges after multiple burglaries at a Waihi store, between October 2023 and December 2023. Police executed a search warrant at a Waihi... Read More

Graduation: new cops for Christmas

Police welcomed 62 officers to the front line this week. The wing celebrated their success with whānau and friends in front of Commissioner Andrew Coster,... Read More

Arrests and seizure of firearms and knuckle duster

Firearms, machetes, an axe and a knuckle duster are amongst items seized as Police monitor a gang procession in eastern Bay of Plenty on Saturday. Police... Read More

Six arrested after vehicle flees Police

Police are making enquiries and the Serious Crash Unit is investigating following a fleeing vehicle crashing and catching fire. Police have apprehended six... Read More