Police
Mixed messages on impact new firearms registry might have
The New Zealand firearms registry is set to go live at the weekend, nearly four years after it was first proposed. The registry follows major changes to firearms laws made after the 2019 terrorist… Audio
Albany axe attacks: reporter on the scene
A man armed with an axe and a pole attacked people in three Chinese restaurants on Auckland's North Shore last night, leaving three people in hospital - one with serious injuries. A 24 year old man… Audio
Albany axe attacks: friend of victim describes scenes
An Auckland woman has described terrifying scenes when a man armed with an axe and a pole attacked people in three Chinese restaurants on the North Shore last night. Police have a 24-year-old man in… Audio
Albany axe attacks: friend of victim describes scenes
There were terrifying scenes on Auckland's North shore yesterday when a man armed with an axe attacked people in three Chinese restaurants in a shopping centre on Corinthian Drive in Albany. Police… Audio
Person found dead at property in Half Moon Bay, Auckland
Police are attending an incident at a property Half Moon Bay in Auckland where a person has been found dead.
Man dies and two main roads blocked after crashes
A man has died and the road is closed after a crash on Pakuranga Road in Auckland, and a section of State Highway 8 in Otago is closed after a crash that injured four people.
Shop worker injured, two arrested after attempt to steal from Wellington store
Two young people have been arrested after a worker was injured in an aggravated burglary at a shop in Wellington last night.
Police say Mongrel Mob boss died after being hit by ute
Police say Bay of Plenty Mongrel Mob boss Steven Taiatini died after being hit by a ute. Investigators believe a Holden Colorado 4 wheel drive found gutted by a fire on the outskirts of town at the… Video, Audio
Use of police dog to find hiding woman 'out of proportion' - IPCA
The police watchdog has ruled an officer should not have set his dog on a woman hiding in a bush.
International drug ring busted after maple syrup meth shipment seized at border
Police say they have uncovered an elaborate scheme to import methamphetamine hidden in maple syrup, breaking a multi-million-dollar drug ring.
Ōpōtiki Mongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini hit by ute, police say
Ōpōtiki Mongrel Mob Barbarians boss Steven Taiatini died after he was run down by a ute in Ōpōtiki, police say.
Scooter rider in critical condition after crash in Henderson
One person is in a critical condition following a crash between a van and a scooter in the Auckland suburb of Henderson.
Police boost presence for Mongrel Mob Barbarians president's tangi
Anxiety levels are high in the eastern Bay of Plenty town of Ōpōtiki as gang members ride for the tangi of Mongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini. Audio
Posie Parker protest: Young man accused of punching elderly woman granted diversion
A young Gisborne man accused of punching an elderly woman in the head during the heated Posie Parker counter-protest in Auckland has been granted diversion.
More police in Ōpōtiki as gang members gather for leader's tangi
More police have been brought in to the Bay of Plenty town of Ōpōtiki, with about 500 gang members in town. There are fears gang violence could erupt following the killing of prominent Mongrel Mob… Audio
Gang members drive stolen car through spikes into hospital grounds before arrest
Two gang members with a sawn-off shot gun ammunition and cannabis in their vehicle fled police, drove through spikes and into a hospital car park before being arrested, police say.
Two young people arrested, stole sweets, attempted to steal a car
Two young people have been arrested after an aggravated robbery in Levin.
Police increase presence in Ōpōtiki amid homicide investigation
Police are increasing their presence in the eastern Bay of Plenty town of Ōpōtiki to support a homicide investigation.
Caution urged over text scam suggesting police as source
Authorities are warning people against a text scam in which fraudsters masquerade as the police.
