Police drug operation Gambit snares suspect in Northland
A woman has been arrested in Northland for alleged cocaine offences in Waikato
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First look inside $200m 118-shop outlet centre Mānawa Bay: major crime deterrent features
'What we have achieved is phenomenal.' - Airport retail boss Lucy Thomas on leasing centre
Motorists warned after man attempts to enter vehicle waiting at lights
A man attempted to enter a car on the Te Wharepu Road Off-Ramp, Rangiriri, on Monday.
Tougher sentences for offences against public transport workers
There's a new aggravating factor for offences against public transport workers.
Nang user claims he gets banned substance from neighbourhood bakery
Selling or using nitrous oxide to get high could lead to a jail sentence or hefty fines.
Fleeing van leads police on dramatic pursuit through Wairarapa streets, racecourse
The incident started in Featherston and lasted nearly two hours.
Police investigating suspicious car fires
Police are investigating several suspicious vehicle fires in central Auckland in recent days and are seeking the public's help. Video / NZ Herald
Father outraged after teen daughter assaulted in daylight on Queen St
Bystanders stood by and did nothing during the unprovoked attack, her father says.
‘Confrontational’ and ‘intrusive’: Careful approach needed on gang-patch ban in home, says Police Association
After two last-minute changes, the bill to ban gang patches is set to pass today.
Police to prosecute the Comancheros as an organised criminal group
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster announcing the latest phases of several linked investigations that has led the police to prosecute the Comancheros as an organised criminal group.
Police name Ripiro Beach victim
Police continue to make inquiries into the circumstances of the death.
New sentencing laws to hit Parliament as progress on PM’s public service targets revealed
The Government's target regarding violent crime is considered 'at risk'.
Face Off: Police have used facial recognition technology 89 times since 2022
The department has several million images of people in its databases.
‘Absolute dog’s breakfast’: Why a new move banning gang patches in a private home is causing an uproar
Should it be a jailable crime to have a gang patch in your house, even if it's not yours?
31 dogs snatched from Northland end up in Wellington: Police, SPCA investigating
Thirty-one dogs and puppies were unlawfully taken from a Whangārei property.
PM Christopher Luxon addresses Aussie Malcolm accusations
PM Christopher Luxon addresses revelations that former National Party minister Aussie Malcolm has been accused of historical child sex abuse.
Focus: PM Christopher Luxon and Mark Mitchell talk Auckland crime after his police ride-along
PM Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell talk Auckland crime after the Prime Minister has been for a police ride-along. Video / NZ Herald
PM announces drop in Auckland CBD crime rates after overnight police ride-along
The level of crime, particularly in Auckland, was a major election issue last year.
PM Christopher Luxon goes for a police ride-along with Auckland Police
PM Christopher Luxon goes for a police ride-along with Auckland Police.
Police Minister on gangs, boy racers and white-collar criminals
Mark Mitchell knows what police officers experience every day on the beat.
'Distraught': Police seek help to find Tikipunga’s vehicle arsonist
Three cars have been torched in one week.
Man arrested after Wellington convention centre's windows smashed
Several buildings have had windows damaged in the early morning vandalism spree.
Polkinghorne case: The former eye surgeon’s defence
Philip Polkinghorne’s lawyer called two pathologists who believe the circumstances of Pauline Hanna’s death suggest she committed suicide. Video / Corey Fleming
Ram raiders smash security grill at Gisborne vege store
A group of people used a car to smash through the metal security grill and grab cigarettes, chocolate and drinks out of Makaraka Veges near Gisborne. Video / Makaraka Veges
Gang patch ban in home order ‘railroaded’ through without proper consultation - Law Society
A clause to ban insignia in homes of repeat offenders was added after Select Committee.
Seriously injured man dropped off at hospital dies, police investigating
The man died shortly after being dropped off at Kaitāia Hospital, police say.
'I started to run': Grey Lynn shooting witness says family too scared to return home
A family on Tuarangi Rd has moved out after ongoing trouble in the neighbourhood.
Two arrested after crashing into police car, stealing another car
The pair then stole a member of the public's car and took off on Transmission Gully.
Police urge neighbours of Grey Lynn shooting location to do the 'right thing'
Officers are going door-to-door as they investigate a homicide in Grey Lynn this week.
Locals probed as police investigate Grey Lynn shooting
Police will be talking to residents this weekend as they investigate the fatal dispute.
Public urged to remain calm amid spate of Auckland homicides and shootings
The homicide in Grey Lynn is the latest in a string of shootings and stabbings.
Man accused of violent attack fights extradition to Australia
He is accused of attacking a man at a hospital.
'Not going to be viable': Police raised concerns over new gang law timeframe
The new powers, including the gang patch ban, are set to come into force in November.