Saturday, February 21, 2026

Crime

Man arrested over $44,000 in tool burglaries in Hamilton

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A 36-year-old man has been arrested in Hamilton in relation to a series of burglaries involving tools worth more than $44,000. Sergeant Mike Palmer, of...

Firearms seized after family harm incident in Māngere

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Police have seized a cache of weapons as part of an ongoing investigation into a family harm incident in Māngere. Counties Manukau West Police were...

Five youths charged after aggravated robbery in Napier

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Five youths have been charged following an aggravated robbery at a commercial premises in Westshore, Napier. Police were notified of the incident on Monday, February...

Teen referred to Youth Aid after arson at Rānui BMX club

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Police have made an arrest in connection with an arson attack that caused more than $50,000 worth of damage to a Rānui sports club...

Auckland shooting update: Police seize firearm, ammunition

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Police say they’re continuing to make progress in investigating a shooting in Onehunga last month. The Auckland City Organised Crime Unit has been investigating the...

Police swoop in Pukekohe leads to arrests over aggravated robberies

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A major Police response in Pukekohe has led to the arrest of three youths wanted in connection with recent aggravated robberies across Auckland and...

Police hunting for Pukekohe SPCA shop vandals

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The SPCA shop on Seddon Street in Pukekohe has been targeted multiple times this year, leaving the store closed for some time after its...

Dirt bike rider arrested after dangerous driving in Ōtara

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A dirt bike rider allegedly seen driving dangerously through Ōtara has had his bike impounded and is facing multiple charges. Police say the rider was...

Man jailed more than 16 years after slavery and sexual offending trial

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A man who promised two people a better life in New Zealand has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison after being...

Woman arrested over elaborate 18-year romance scam

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Police say their officers in Auckland and Dunedin have made an arrest over an alleged romance scam that has spanned nearly two decades. During the...
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