Crime

Justice Ministry apologises for text messages

The Ministry of Justice is apologising after a system error meant a text message about fines was sent to thousands of people. Tracey Baguley, group...

Illegal dumping of mussels annoys council

By Phil Taylor, Eastern Times The callous action of someone who irresponsibly dumped bags of shellfish in a tidal waterway has raised the ire of...

Baby’s body found in Auckland park

Police say a woman is assisting with their inquiries following the discovery of a baby’s body in a central Auckland park this morning, August...

Police pursue armed men into Waikato after Auckland robbery

Police have made four arrests after an operation unfolded across two regions following an aggravated robbery in East Auckland yesterday morning, August 21. Counties Manukau...

Police: Class A drugs found in stolen vehicle

Driving in a stolen vehicle is the least of one man’s problems, as he faces serious drug charges in court, police say. On Tuesday afternoon,...

Man pleads guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material

WARNING – THIS STORY CONTAINS DETAILS THAT MAY BE DISTRESSING South Island man Storm Constable-Carter has pleaded guilty to 50 offences against the Films,...

Police bag a 3-for-1 deal

A couple face charges for multiple offences after initially trying to get away with shoplifting in Pukekohe. On Monday at 10.15am, police were called to...

Police seek Michael Tautari

Police are renewing their appeal for information on the whereabouts of Michael Tautari, who has a warrant for his arrest. "The 27-year-old is wanted by...

Police investigation continues 45 years after girl’s murder

Forty-five years ago, Alicia O’Reilly was raped and murdered in her family’s Auckland home. Police say they continue to investigate the events, which happened at...

Call for tougher sentences for coward punches

The Sensible Sentencing Trust (SST) is calling on the Government to refresh its recent coward punch law announcement with meaningful reform, as has been...