Crime

Armed man shot dead during police pursuit

Auckland Police have confirmed an armed man fleeing from officers travelled through Pakuranga before being shot at Sylvia Park Shopping Centre this afternoon, August...

Firearms incident locks down shopping mall

A shopping mall has been in a security lockdown this Thursday afternoon following reports of a firearms incident. The Times was contacted by readers who said they...

Sleeping man attacked in north Waikato

A man sleeping in his van near in north Waikato was assaulted and robbed early yesterday morning (August 12). Police received a call from the...

Crash on the Southwestern – expect ‘heavy delays’

Motorists should expect delays on State Highway 20 (the Southwestern Motorway) near Manukau following a crash this afternoon. Police were notified at 4.45pm that a...

Four-vehicle crash on Southern Motorway – two injured, expect delays

Police are advising motorists to expect delays on the Southern Motorway following a crash this afternoon. Two people suffered moderate injuries in the four-vehicle crash,...

Man charged for smashing Papakura supermarket

A 38-year-old man will appear in Manukau District Court today after allegedly using a pole to smash the windows of a Papakura supermarket early...

Enhanced citizen’s arrest powers pass into law

Businesses will soon have enhanced powers to detain and arrest those stealing from them with the Crimes Act Amendment Bill passing its final reading...

Retailer busted for trading in stolen goods

An undercover police operation is sending a strong warning to retailers who might be using dubious supply chains or purchasing stolen goods. For the past...

Mongol meth ring – Tuakau gang pad shut down, police confirm

A Mongols' gang pad in Tuakau has been shut down as a result of a five-month police operation cracking down on a methamphetamine importation...

Crime doesn’t pay – luxury vehicles, properties, cash seized in police op

Police have restrained $10 million in assets, including luxury performance vehicles and properties in Auckland and Waikato, due to an attempted importation of more...