Assault victim Steven Gardiner sentenced after unlawful citizen’s arrest plan backfires
From there things quickly got out of hand, but it didn’t take long for the law to catch…
Murder-accused Rakai Thompson’s police interview played at Taranaki trial
The interview was conducted hours after the alleged murder of 17-year-old Te Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley. While Thompson showed…
Police update on drug-smuggling ring that led to arrest of Auckland airport baggage handlers
Police and Customs say they have unravelled “a major transnational organised crime syndicate” smuggling drugs into New Zealand…
Man arrested after double carjack attempt in motorway dash across Auckland
The man continued his dash down the SouthWestern Motorway at “excessive speeds”. “The car has allegedly been driven…
Man wielding hedge trimmer tasered three times after assaulting and chasing woman holding baby – were police justified?
She was reportedly bleeding and screaming as he was hacking at the wooden shelter with half of a…
Man hands himself in after stabbing in Henderson, due to appear in court today
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Pahīatua homicide: Police continue hunt for Jeremy Robertson six weeks after mother’s death
On Wednesday, Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Thompson told RNZ police believe Robertson is likely still in that area.…
Four more suspects arrested over Louvre heist | Crime News
Loot still not found after seven-minute operation by gang of four at world’s most visited art museum stunned…
14-year-old girl, Cobra, reported missing from Christchurch
“Police and Cobra’s family have great concerns for her welfare and would like to find her as soon…
Police investigating fire at G.A.Y nightclub on Karangahape Rd, Auckland
“Our enquiries are still in the early stages, which will include reviewing available CCTV footage and speaking further…
Police alerted as Heart Kids NZ raises concerns over alleged charity event fraud
The charity said it originally endorsed a motorcycle ride held by the same organiser earlier this year, and…
Police defend releasing details about body found in Te Anihana Pomana search
“The media releases were done without official confirmation with formal identification, whānau hadn’t got the chance to inform…