Crime

Homicide victims sustained fatal gunshot wounds

A police investigation is continuing today, August 28, into the double homicide in the south Auckland suburb of Wattle Downs. Emergency services were called to a...

Wattle Downs double homicide – man in custody

Police have confirmed they are speaking with a 30-year-old male in their custody in relation to the double homicide. "Police are working to determine whether...

South Auckland crash – one dead, one hospitalised

One person has died following a fatal crash in Manurewa. A critical incident investigation is now underway, says Superintendent Shanan Gray, Counties Manukau Police. "At...

Wattle Downs deaths – homicide investigation launched

A double homicide investigation has been launched following the discovery of two bodies at a Wattle Downs property this afternoon (August 27). An offender...

Schools in lockdown, two people found dead in south Auckland

Police are responding to an unfolding serious incident in south Auckland this afternoon (August 27). Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers, of Counties Manukau Police’s criminal investigation...

Eatery burglars busted in Papakura

Police say two men have received a slice of justice following a raft of burglaries. “Yesterday, police executed two search warrants at properties in Papakura...

Wanted man arrested in Mangere

A 30-year-old man wanted for incidents involving alleged wilful damage, burglary, and threatening behaviour, was arrested in Mangere yesterday. On August 25, the man was...

Missing person – Courtney Drake last seen in Manukau

Police are seeking the public’s help to locate Courtney Drake, who has been reported missing. The 31-year-old was last seen in Manurewa on July...

Two people injured, firearm discharged following crash

Police say they’re making enquiries into a serious assault in the south Auckland suburb of Manukau last night, August 26. Yesterday evening, police were notified...

Police raid east Auckland properties as part of ‘Operation Blackout’

A long-running police investigation has shut down one of the largest syndicates allegedly operating and supplying cannabis grow houses across Auckland. Twelve arrests were made...