Crime

Dirt biker tackled in foot chase

Yet another disorderly dirt biker has been nabbed by police. The latest report follows a spate of bad riding from south Auckland down to...

Have you seen Dukemei?

Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Dukemei Topia-Himiona. The 23-year-old is missing in the Auckland region, last seen on June 16 2026. Police...

Waikato crooks caught in Papakura, off to court in Manukau

Waikato and Counties Manukau Police have worked together to stop violent offenders in south Auckland, Inspector Scott Miller confirms. "A swift response by police ensured...

Police sniff out fleeing youths

A police dog unit was on the scent of youths who crashed a stolen car in Auckland early yesterday morning, Auckland Police say. At around...

Bust bigger than Texas – drugs, guns, cash seized, police say

A year-long operation intended to thwart organised crime as resulted in dozens of arrests across three gangs as well as seizing drugs, guns and...

Police score truckload in large Auckland cannabis bust

Police say they’ve seized more than a tonne of cannabis hidden amongst suburban homes in west Auckland. Waitematā West Police carried out a week-long...

Search warrants executed over suspected breach of Russian Sanctions Act

A series of search warrants has been executed in Auckland, Christchurch, and Melbourne, Australia, in relation to a joint law enforcement investigation into suspected...

Warrant to arrest Francis Veevors

Counties Manukau Police say they’re working to locate Francis Veevors, who has a warrant for his arrest and is actively avoiding them. “The 43-year-old is...

Police on watch during gang funeral

Police are aware of plans for a gang-related funeral procession heading through Counties Manukau today. "We have staff in the area to ensure the safety...

Sock it to ‘im – drug ‘runner’ stopped by police

A driver put his foot in it last night after he ran from police before allegedly being located with methamphetamine in his sock. Shortly after...