Crime

Retail crime – sinful seven arrested

Seven youths have been arrested in connection with a shoplifting incident on Friday. Hamilton Police are now investigating whether the youths are linked to a...

Polo Open – calls for lost cup renewed

  Clevedon-based Auckland Polo Club is again appealing to the public in efforts to reclaim a lost treasure, the iconic New Zealand Polo Open trophy. While...

Drug drivers be warned – testing anytime, anywhere

Since roadside drug testing became operational across New Zealand from July 1, every driver can expect to be tested at the roadside, anytime and...

Burglar booked for court appointment

A man is before the courts today following an alleged burglary last night, say Counties Manukau Police. Police say they were called to Walmsley Road...

Mangatāwhiri crash – one dead

One person is dead as a result of a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2, Mangatāwhiri. Emergency services were called to the scene at around...

Thieves hit East Tamaki auto business

Counties Manukau Police are calling for information on the actions of impudent thieves who have broken into an East Tamaki auto business and stolen...

Police seek vehicle in aggravated robbery case

Police say they’re seeking the location of a stolen vehicle, sought in connection with an investigation into an aggravated robbery at a bar. Two people...

Traffic stop leads to arrest for cannabis possession

A man who attempted to run from a routine traffic stop should have stayed put, say Counties Manukau Police. At about 2.30am this morning, July...

High wire crime

By Sergeant Noel Foster Over the past two months, police have seen a notable increase in wire theft from power poles, telephone poles and...

Rider critically injured in Waiuku crash

The rider of a scooter involved in a crash with a car has sustained critical injuries. The crash occurred at approximately 5.20pm yesterday evening on...