Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Crime

Easter road toll

Three lives have been lost on our roads during Easter. All three people were riding motorcycles, two in Northland  and one in Tasman, police confirm. “Every...

Fuel theft – gas be gone?

  Police have issued a warning for Kiwis to be on guard against fuel theft. Although prices at the pump have been soaring, and worries...

Easter travels – cops out in force

As holidaymakers hit the roads this Easter, tickets could be the least of our worries – last year, four lives were lost on our...

Missing – James from Alfriston

Police are asking for the public’s help finding 15-year-old James, reported missing from the Alfriston area. He was last seen on Everlea Place at 10pm...

Six charged following cannabis bust

Six people have been arrested and charged after Counties Manukau Police busted a cannabis growing operation yesterday, Monday. At about 7pm on March 30, police...

Violent incident at Tuakau school sparks lockdown and arrest

By PJ Taylor, Eastern Times A person has been arrested and is in custody and police enquiries are under way following a violent incident at...

Investigations start after man dies in custody

A critical incident investigation is underway after the death of a man in police custody yesterday, Wednesday morning, police say. At around 9.40am on March...

Man wanted over firearms incident in Auckland

Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Nigel Byrd Edwards, who is wanted to arrest. The 41-year-old man is wanted in connection with a...

Child in three-vehicle crash dies from injuries

A child has died following a three-vehicle crash in East Tāmaki last night, Counties Manukau Police say. Emergency services responded to the scene on Smales...

Police search car in Pukekohe carpark after aggravated robbery

Police were seen searching a vehicle in a Pukekohe carpark yesterday following an aggravated robbery investigation. Three officers were observed searching a blue Toyota Corolla...