Crime

North Island crime spree comes to halt

Police say a pair responsible for an alleged crime spree across the North Island is now facing court. On Wednesday afternoon, November 5, police say...

‘Disgraceful’ – Commissioner condemns ex-deputy’s conduct

Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming was back in court today to plead guilty to charges of possessing objectionable material. The matter relates to images...

Police dog tracks teen after firearm incident in Manurewa

Police have arrested two people and seized a shotgun following a search warrant at a Manurewa property early this morning. One of the pair is...

One dead, two seriously injured after Waikato crash

One person has died following a serious crash in Rangiriri overnight. Police say they were called to a two-vehicle crash on Rodda Road at around...

Man charged with murder after woman’s body found in Auckland

Police have charged a man with murder after a woman was found dead in a central Auckland apartment last night, November 1. Detective Inspector Glenn...

Stolen bags dumped in Manukau skip bin lead police to solve tourist theft

A pile of discarded luggage found in a Manukau service station skip bin has helped Police crack a car break-in that almost derailed a...

Police are calling in new recruitment campaign

New Zealand Police are asking: Are you calm under pressure, good at negotiating, or have exceptional attention to detail? Or maybe you can keep a...

Family ‘broken beyond words’ as police arrest two over Te Puke killing

Police have arrested two men this evening, October 29, wanted in connection with the death of Tristan Oakes, 29, in Te Puke on Saturday,...

Arrests and illicit firearms seized across the country

A weeklong transnational targeted crackdown on illicit firearms has resulted in 43 arrests and 96 firearms being seized in New Zealand, police say. This was...

Police float gentle reminder after water rescues

Police say the Police Eagle helicopter crew had their work cut out during Labour Weekend, assisting with a number of water rescues across Auckland. On...