Crime

Emergency services battling blaze

A fire broke out at southeast Auckland's Botany Town Centre this morning (August 16). Eastern Times editor, Chris Harrowell reports from the scene. Emergency services...

Taking the plunge

By Kushla Clarke, acting Senior Sergeant of Youth Services and Whāngaia Ngā Pā Harakeke (Family Harm). On Saturday, July 25, police staff and families...

Govt releases dog control guidelines

New dog control guidelines will help keep Kiwis safer while the government reviews laws, Local Government Minister Simon Watts says. “Too many Kiwis have been...

North Waikato crash fatal, police confirm

A person who sustained injuries in a two-vehicle crash yesterday, August 14, has died, police confirm. As previously reported, the crash on Tahuna Road, southeast...

Sylvia Park gunman named

Police have confirmed name of the armed man who died after being shot by police at Sylvia Park Shopping Centre on Thursday, August 13...

North Waikato crash – injuries reported, road blocked

A two-vehicle crash, shortly before 3pm, has blocked Tahuna Road, southeast of Te Kauwhata. Injuries have been reported and the Serious Crash Unit has been...

Police: Community shaken by fatal shooting

A critical incident investigation remains ongoing following the police-involved shooting at Sylvia Park Shopping Centre on Thursday afternoon. Police say they completed a scene examination...

New blues join local beat

Four new faces have recently joined the front line across Pukekohe and Papakura as the one of the latest groups of New Zealand Police...

Mass bike ride, south Auckland – illegal behaviour not tolerated

Police will be monitoring a large bike ride planned for south Auckland this weekend, with officers maintaining a visible presence to help ensure the...

Drug testing hits new high

By Jim Birchall Drivers across Franklin and northern Waikato could be stopped and tested at any time as New Zealand’s new roadside drug testing...