Police have offered a $100,000 reward in hunt for murderer.

A scene examination was completed at the St Martins property this morning.

Police are issuing an appeal concerning the murder of Arthur Easton in Papakura 39 years ago.

Police were called to Dimock St in Tītahi Bay at 10.20pm yesterday.

The official holiday road toll period ended at 6am this morning.

Police have increased visibility in crime hotspots and conducted mandatory checks on frequently stolen vehicles during the surge in burglaries and vehicle crime in Flat Bush area.

Burglaries and car thefts have plagued local residents.

'We respond to a more diverse range of calls for service these days.'

The man said it's a select few who ruin boy racing events for everyone else.

CCTV shows pair together earlier in the day.

The rear window of a police car was also smashed in.

King has posted an image of the alleged thief online.

Terrence Jameson was last seen on Friday.

A mother was fatally stabbed in an unprovoked bus attack.

The Herald spoke with the lead detective inspector on the case for its mini-documentary.

'I wanted her to know she was not alone.'

There will be an increased police presence around the Counties Manukau area.

A rāhui is in place over part of Whāngarei Harbour in respect of a missing swimmer

More support from justice system, whole-of-community response needed: Mitchell

Today's court appearance follows investigations into a former employee of Tipene Funerals.

“There will still be some fire activity at the site for the foreseeable future."

Police confirmed the pair knew each other.

Richard Leman was found dead inside parked car at abandoned house.

One person died at the scene.

A man handed himself in yesterday after a 24-hour manhunt.

Emergency services were called to the scene about 1pm.

The victim was a bus passenger - she did not know her attacker.