Crime

Papakura assault – teens charged

Two teens are facing charges related to an alleged serious assault on a supermarket security guard late last month. The security guard intervened to stop...

Winston Peters wades into immigration debate

New Zealand First leader (and former Hunua MP) Winston Peters is publicly weighing into the debate over a Facebook post about Indian migration to...

Woman reported to police over Facebook post about immigration

A ruckus has erupted online after a New Zealand woman was contacted by police over a Facebook post about immigration. Late last month the woman...

Trash and dash trio lands in court

Three mates caught allegedly rummaging through an old building now have a date at the district court, police say. At about 11.20am yesterday, police say...

Slow, children! Cops teach drivers lessons

Counties Manukau Police were appalled during a recent crackdown on motorists speeding through school zones. More than 70 infringement notices were issued to motorists in...

Police issue update on Tom Phillips investigation

Police say they can confirm the investigation to identify anyone who may have supported Marokopa man Tom Phillips has concluded. ‘Operation Cranmere’ has not resulted...

On your bike! Police will take action, cyclists warned

Police are reminding anyone joining informal bicycle rides across Counties Manukau and Auckland from this weekend that they’ll be taking action. Inspector Dave Christoffersen, Counties...

Grim statistic – road deaths call for zero tolerance, police warn

Since April 20, a staggering 18 lives have been lost on New Zealand’s roads in 14 crashes, police confirm. “Our thoughts are first and foremost...

Puni crash – update

Although at least six people were injured in a crash in Puni, none have required hospitalisation, Hato Hone St John has now confirmed. 'One ambulance...

Three car collision in Puni, injuries, police confirm

A three-car collision at an intersection on Puni Road yesterday afternoon has left seven people injured, police have confirmed. The injuries are all minor and...