Crime

Police search for person missing in Waikato River

Police are searching the Waikato River for a missing person, Sergeant Mark Harrison confirms. "Police first received a report at 1.30am near Swarbrick Landing off...

Dangerous driving, North Waikato – witnesses sought

Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after a dangerous driver was arrested on the Waikato Expressway last night. At approximately 6pm yesterday (September...

Capsized kayakers – Eagle swoops to rescue

Three kayakers are safely back on dry land after a chilly afternoon on the water ended with an unexpected rescue from the Eagle helicopter...

Incident in Pukekohe resolved, police confirm

An incident on Manukau Road, Pukekohe, has been resolved police have now confirmed. There is not no longer a notable police presence on Manukau Road...

Incident on Manukau Rd, Pukekohe

The Times has received reports of a large police presence on Manukau Road, Pukekohe. It is thought to be family harm related, police have confirmed...

Youth offending bill passes third reading

The Oranga Tamariki (Responding to Serious Youth Offending) Amendment Bill has passed its third reading. As part of the government’s push to reduce child and...

One seriously injured in Drury crash, Gt Sth Rd closed

Great South Road, Drury is closed following a crash resulting in serious injuries. The crash, involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, was reported shortly before...

Burglar arrested in Drury

A 30-year-old man was arrested at a Drury construction site last night after being spotted for suspicious activity. Just before 10.30pm, police were notified of...

Stalking laws having impact, police say

Police laid 140 charges before the courts and issued 918 notices (as at August 31) under the new stalking and harassment legislation since it...

Matt Doocey: on meth

The new national prevention campaign F. Meth launched today as part of the government’s plan to combat methamphetamine harm in New Zealand, Mental Health...