Crime

Twenty-one days, eight homicides

The rate of homicides in the country has almost doubled over the past three weeks, with police saying they have started eight separate investigations since December... Read More

Serious crash: Why are roads closed for so long?

Car crashes on the country's state highways are an almost daily occurrence, especially with many of us on the move over the summer break. Getting stuck... Read More

Man arrested after Raglan firearms incident

Police have arrested a 47-year-old man following a firearms incident at Manu Bay in Raglan on Monday. "The man was arrested at a Pōkeno address by members... Read More

Prisioner assault: contractor disciplined

A security officer hired to transport prisoners has been disciplined after physically assaulting a prisoner at court. A complaint about the incident was one... Read More

Drink spike warning ahead of music festival

Police are warning festival-goers to watch out for drink spiking and to drink responsibly at Rhythm and Vines this year. The popular music festival is being... Read More

Is your home ‘alone’ these holidays?

Is your home ‘alone' these holidays? - Ka pōaha tō whare i ēnei hararei? NZ Police say ensuring your home and property is secure from burglars is... Read More

Can you spot a fake banknote?

Police are warning retailers to be extra wary of counterfeit cash over the busy holiday period. A number of counterfeit notes have been reported around New... Read More

Online scams: $200 million lost in the last year

New Zealanders have lost hundreds of millions of dollars to scams in the last year, and police are warning people to be aware of online scams heading into the... Read More

Postal gift warning ahead of Christmas

Police are reminding people not to send gift-cards, vouchers and money through the post, in the lead-up to Christmas. "We're heading into what is traditionally... Read More

Graduation: new cops for Christmas

Police welcomed 62 officers to the front line this week. The wing celebrated their success with whānau and friends in front of Commissioner Andrew Coster,... Read More

Gang member jailed for retribution killing

A Mongrel Mob member who shot and killed a Tauranga man to exact retribution for killing of a fellow gang member the month before, has been sentenced to life... Read More

Data shows rise in rural crime - Fed Farmers

Sentencing judges need to stop going lightly on those convicted of illegal hunting and the killing or stealing of livestock, says Federated Farmers rural policing... Read More