Crime

Alleged offender caught short during supermarket scuffle

By Chris Harrowell, Eastern Times Police have arrested two people following an incident that saw a store’s workers confront a group after they allegedly tried...

BREAKING: Pedestrian struck by vehicle in East Auckland

Emergency services are this morning, September 29, attending a serious crash on Botany Road in East Auckland. “Police were called at 10.20am after a pedestrian...

Pair charged after vehicle stolen during food collection

Two people who allegedly stole a vehicle while the driver was collecting a food order will now face court. At about 12.25am yesterday, September 26,...

Two men charged after burglary in Hillpark

An observant neighbour has aided police in apprehending two men following a burglary in Hillpark early this morning. Police were called to a property on...

Auckland man sentenced for possessing objectionable material

WARNING: THIS STORY CONTAINS DETAILS THAT MAY BE UPSETTING An Auckland man has been sentenced to nine months' home detention following an investigation by...

Two charged after violent assault outside Pukekohe supermarket

Two men have been arrested and charged following a violent, unprovoked assault outside a Pukekohe supermarket on 19 September. Police say the attack occurred around...

High-speed crash in Auckland leaves driver seriously injured

  A driver is in hospital with serious injuries after a high-speed crash in central Auckland early this morning. Police said a vehicle travelling at speed...

Police destroy 10 tonnes of cannabis – Pōkeno properties among raids

Police in Auckland have taken over $58 million out of the hands of organised crime, with more than 10 tonnes of cannabis destroyed in...

Murder charge laid following Ōtara homicide

Counties Manukau Police say a 19-year-old has been charged with murder following thedeath of a man last month. Police say they were called to Wymondley...

Laptops recovered after burglary at school

A speedy response put officers on the trail of a pair of thieves overnight, police say. Around 10pm on Sunday, police say they responded to...