Crime

Fatal fire – victim named

Geoffrey Rollinson (70) has been confirmed as the man who died as a result of a house fire in Onehunga on May 22, police...

Stalking – first charge laid

Police have laid the first charge under new stalking and harassment laws, marking early use of strengthened powers to protect victims. A 39-year-old man was...

Anti-stalking laws take effect

A law has been passed criminalising the act of stalking in New Zealand. “Tonight stalking will become a criminal offence punishable by up to five...

Papakura blaze extinguished, FENZ confirms

A house fire in Papakura earlier this evening has now been extinguished, Fire and Emergency NZ (FENZ) has confirmed. As reported, all occupants of the...

Papakura house fire

Firefighters have been battling a blaze in Papakura since earlier this evening, the Times understands. However, the fire is now out. All occupants have been...

Police use road spikes to stop fleeing gang member

Police say a Head Hunters gang member who failed to stop for officers will have to patch up his ride after his tyres were...

Mt Wellington shooting – arrest made

Police have arrested one person as part of enquiries into an alleged shooting in Mount Wellington yesterday, Auckland Police Senior Sergeant Michael Wickman confirms. "Police...

Lost locket reclaimed

Brassed off about its loss, Merle Brett is delighted to reclaim a century-old family heirloom. Brett was on her way to a 90th birthday in...

Wanted man ‘actively avoiding’ police

Police are looking for Jin Zhong, who has a warrant for his arrest. Zhong (39) is wanted for failing to appear in court and is...

Mt Wellington shooting – man hospitalised

Police investigations are underway after a man suffered what appears to be a serious gunshot wound in Mount Wellington this morning. As reported earlier, emergency...