Crime

Domestic abuse: Vigilance calls over the holidays

On average, Police receives an average of 460 reports of events every hour of every day, says Police Deputy Chief Executive Pieri Munro. "Of those, 22 reports... Read More

Homicide investigation launched in Whakatāne

Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man died in Whakatāne last night. Around 9.40pm on Sunday, the man in his 20s was brought to hospital... Read More

Police catch drunk drivers morning, noon and night

The number of impaired drivers police in the Bay of Plenty have been catching is alarming. And it's just not acceptable, says Bay of Plenty road policing manager... Read More

Stabbings and disorder while baby aboard

Police following up on criminal offending, including two stabbings and disorder during illegal street racing on the weekend, are asking anyone with information... Read More

Harley Shrimpton’s family struggle with loss

The family of Harley Shrimpton are still in shock following Police locating his body this week. A funeral service for Harley attended by his family and friends... Read More

Rural criminals on the rise

Sentencing judges need to stop going lightly on those convicted of illegal hunting and the killing or stealing of livestock, says Federated Farmers rural policing... Read More

Thief arrested after roadside medical event

A man is to appear in court on Monday after being arrested for stealing bank cards from a motorist who was suffering a medical event. Police in Tauranga have... Read More

Police making enquiries following vehicle pursuit

Police are making enquiries to locate a vehicle that was seen travelling near Tauriko on State Highway 29 at around 12.15pm. Police say a vehicle of interest... Read More

Vigilance calls as temperatures heat up

"Don't let the grinch steal your Christmas, be vigilant this summer." That's the message from Sergeant Paul McRoberts. As the weather ramps up so too... Read More

Warning to drug couriers after two jailed

Two Brazilian nationals have been sentenced to prison terms after Customs found them trying to smuggle a total of five kilograms of cocaine, worth up to $2.2... Read More

Police bust fake currency operation

A 29-year-old male will face the Court after a counterfeit currency and cannabis grow operation were uncovered in South Auckland. The arrest came during the... Read More

Police locate body of missing Tauranga man

Police have launched a homicide investigation after the body of missing 28-year-old Harley Shrimpton was located this week. Harley had been missing since... Read More