Police
Youth advocates challenge Police Minister's support for boot camps
Youth advocates continue to challenge Police Minister Mark Mitchell's defence of boot camps. The youth organisation Ara Taiohi says the minister is backing a solution for youth crime that doesn't… Audio
Canterbury police crack down on street racing
Canterbury police say illegal street racing turning violent or resulting in death was the reason for their crack down at the weekend. Officers in the region gave out almost 450 driving infringement… Audio
Police crack down on street racers nationwide, 26 arrests
Police have cracked down on illegal street racers, issuing hundreds of infringement notices across the country over the long weekend. In Wellington, Canterbury, Manawatu and the Bay of Plenty, police… Audio
Arrested, impounded, breathalysed - boy racer crackdown in numbers
Operation Kereru has seen police responding to anti-social car gatherings over the weekend in Wellington, Canterbury, Bay of Plenty and Auckland.
Suspicious item left at Pukekohe shopping not a concern - police
Police say a suspicious package left at a shopping centre in Auckland's Pukekohe does not present any risk to the public.
Police take 19 cars, issue 138 fines in Wellington boy racer crackdown
Under Operation Kereru, police around the country are taking action against illegal street racers.
Driver in fatal crash was overtaking, speeding with another car, police say
A Toyota Landcruiser had been attempting to overtake an Audi A3 when it smashed into the oncoming Mazda, and killed a 49-year-old man.
Injured woman dies on North Shore, man charged with murder
A homicide investigation has been launched after a woman was seriously injured at Glenfield on Friday and later died.
Police impound cars after illegal 'skid meets'
About 100 cars were involved in the gatherings, and police are warning they'll be out in full force to stop anti-social behaviour.
Reward for information on Tom Phillips expired
The 80 thousand dollar reward offered in the hunt for Tom Phillips and his three children has expired with no sign the police got the breakthough in the case they were hoping for. The Marokopa man and… Audio
One dead after hit and run in Hamilton
The person on a mobility scooter was hit by a vehicle that then fled the scene this afternoon.
Body found in ocean south of Dunedin
Emergency services are currently trying to retrieve the body.
Man accused of stealing food arrested by police while eating it
The man allegedly stole a week's worth of dinners from the front door step of a home in Auckland.
Questions over who's being consulted on gun law changes
There are concerns about a lack of consultation over proposed changes to the way shooting ranges and non-pistol clubs are regulated. Audio
Higher police powers, not patrols will deter criminals - shopkeeper
Police need to have the power to take action and arrest criminals, not merely patrol the city centre, the owner of three Wellington shops says. Audio
Police community teams staffed by officers from investigation teams
Chris Cahill from the Police Association speaks to Lisa Owen about concerns regarding new police community beat teams will be staffed by taking officers off other essential services, 63 staff are due… Audio
Auckland jewellery store owner in hospital after armed robbery
The owner of Pooja Jewellers in Papatoetoe is getting emergency surgery this afternoon after being battered around the head with a hammer in a brutal armed robbery, Finn Blackwell reports. Audio
$80,000 reward for Tom Phillips children expires tomorrow
At 11:59pm tomorrow, the $80,000 dollar reward for the Marokopa children who were taken bush by their dad two and half years ago expires. Tom Phillips went AWOL with Ember, Maverick and Jayda and is… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 24 June 2024
On today's episode, the Guardian of the Sounds says the grounding of the Aratere shows the ageing fleet and the route are both disasters waiting to happen. The children's minister says the military… Audio
Capital CBD will benefit from more cops - Business chamber
The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is welcoming the announcement of 17 additional police officers to patrol the central city. Police have announced new community beat teams for the three main centres… Audio
