Crime

Evacuations in Tuakau – hazardous substances incident

Firefighters are responding to a hazardous substances incident in Tuakau. A large amount of an unknown chemical has entered drains near the water treatment...

Tuakau College – lockdown lifted

The Times understands Tuakau College has been in lockdown, but the incident has now been resolved. The school advised families and residents to stay away...

Scammers impersonating police to target cryptocurrency owners

Police say they’re aware of incidents where scammers are targeting people with cryptocurrency wallets and accounts, by impersonating police officers and cryptocurrency company representatives. Over the...

Police appeal for information on fatal fire

Police are calling on assistance identifying a person in relation to a fatal house fire. As reported previously by the Times, emergency services were called...

Papakura – motorway crash causing delays, one injured

Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a multi-vehicle crash on the Southern Motorway this morning, Counties Manukau Police have confirmed. The crash involving...

Port Waikato shooting – update

The victim of a shooting in Port Waikato last night is in serious but stable condition, police have now confirmed. As reported earlier, police were...

Port Waikato shooting – one injured

Police are investigating an alleged shooting in Port Waikato last night. Officers were called to an address on Centreway Rd, Port Waikato after receiving a...

Balaclava clad burglars caught in Puni

A tip-off from the public led to the arrest of two men wearing balaclavas near Puni yesterday afternoon. Police say that at 3.15pm on Sunday,...

Crash on Southwestern causing delays

Commuters best check traffic reports this morning as a two-vehicle crash is causing delays on the Southwestern Motorway, Onehunga. The crash, near the Neilson Street...

Marketplace scammer faces court

An investigation targeting recent online Marketplace scams has led to the arrest of a 26-year-old woman. Over the past two months, the woman received high-value...