Christchurch motorbike rider arrested after allegedly speeding at more than 300km/h
“On Thursday, August 27, police executed a search warrant at an Ashburton address, where a 1000cc motorbike was…
Mongrel Mob patches and drugs seized in Kawerau police operation, six arrested
A 29-year-old is due to appear in the Whakatāne District Court on September 18 facing charges including prohibited…
Hawke’s Bay drug arrests: Couple charged as police seize $700,000 in assets
Once forfeited, the proceeds could be directed to initiatives that reduce the harmful impacts of drug-related and organised…
49ers owner Jed York pleads no contest to charges after prostitution arrest
A no-contest plea is not an admission of guilt but an acceptance of a conviction and punishment, usually…
Queen St brawl leaves one seriously injured as four arrested in Auckland
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Dunedin bail breach: Prisoner arrested after missing flight to funeral
A police spokeswoman confirmed a 38-year-old man was arrested at an Oban St property in the Dunedin suburb…
Kaikohe aggravated robbery: Woman, child seriously assaulted, man arrested
The woman was taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition and the child received minor injuries,…
Endangered Mexican alligator lizards allegedly found in suitcase at Tokyo airport
Vice-president of K2 Security Screening Group Keith Jeffries said profit motives often drive unusual smuggling schemes. “If there’s…
Wellington waterfront stolen dirt bike ‘joyride’: Man arrested after crashing
Wellington police arrested a man after an inner-city waterfront “joyride” on a $22,000 stolen dirt bike. Photo /…
Man charged after people allegedly chased, threatened with scissors at Auckland’s Nixon Park
He is due to appear in Auckland District Court on October 21. Police charged a 52-year-old man on…
Carjacking: Man arrested on State Highway 5, Hawke’s Bay, after fleeing police near Taupō
Edwards said while police attempted to get to the scene of the stopped vehicle, the man got out…
Manurewa bike ride: Police report no unlawful behaviour but make one arrest
Police monitored the event throughout the day to ensure the safety of cyclists and other road users. A…