Police praise behaviour of New Year’s revellers; evacuations at Twisted Frequency festival
Fireworks in Auckland to see in the New Year. Photo / Jason Dorday Large crowds were also present…
New Year’s Eve arrests and callouts: Police and St John report quiet night overall
The spokesperson said the atmosphere was positive and the crowd was generally well-behaved, with 12 arrests and some…
Matamata, Whangamatā and Paeroa drug raids lead to five arrests
A 34-year-old local man has been charged with possessing methamphetamine for supply and obstructing police. He is due…
More arrests after man fatally stabbed in Auckland’s Mt Wellington
A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder. Detective Inspector Scott Beard says four arrests have now been…
Rotorua Police make arrests after tangi for ex-gang leader Jeffrey Gear
Ngawhika said in a media release this evening that police were “disappointed that a small number of people…
Once-prolific Auckland bus flasher Richard Hona returns to court after relapse
Police agreed that intensive supervision would be a suitable outcome. Police released CCTV stills and mugshots of Richard…
Twenty-three arrests after Tonga v Samoa rugby league celebrations in South Auckland
Police also issued 204 infringement notices for driving- and road-related offences. “This behaviour is not only unlawful, it…
Police arrest 16 in Auckland construction cash‑wage laundering probe
Seven people were taken into custody. An ongoing investigation targeting alleged money laundering using cash wages within the…
Mass gang brawl at Palmerston North hotel leads to arrests
“A series of Mongrel Mob members were involved in assaulting members of the public, and in some instances,…
Picton ferry arrests: Man, 70, and woman charged over meth supply
“We are committed to disrupting the supply of illicit drugs in our communities and holding offenders to account,”…
Police confirm seventh arrest in Napier teen Kaea Karauria homicide investigation
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Four arrested after firearms found in Whanganui search warrant operation
“Officers found a significant number of items and arrested four people, one of whom had a warrant out…