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Police take 19 cars, issue 138 fines in Wellington boy racer crackdown
Under Operation Kereru, police around the country are taking action against illegal street racers.
Driver in fatal crash was overtaking, speeding with another car, police say
A Toyota Landcruiser had been attempting to overtake an Audi A3 when it smashed into the oncoming Mazda, and killed a 49-year-old man.
Injured woman dies on North Shore, man charged with murder
A homicide investigation has been launched after a woman was seriously injured at Glenfield on Friday and later died.
Police impound cars after illegal 'skid meets'
About 100 cars were involved in the gatherings, and police are warning they'll be out in full force to stop anti-social behaviour.
Reward for information on Tom Phillips expired
The 80 thousand dollar reward offered in the hunt for Tom Phillips and his three children has expired with no sign the police got the breakthough in the case they were hoping for. The Marokopa man and… Audio
One dead after hit and run in Hamilton
The person on a mobility scooter was hit by a vehicle that then fled the scene this afternoon.
Body found in ocean south of Dunedin
Emergency services are currently trying to retrieve the body.
Man accused of stealing food arrested by police while eating it
The man allegedly stole a week's worth of dinners from the front door step of a home in Auckland.
Questions over who's being consulted on gun law changes
There are concerns about a lack of consultation over proposed changes to the way shooting ranges and non-pistol clubs are regulated. Audio
Higher police powers, not patrols will deter criminals - shopkeeper
Police need to have the power to take action and arrest criminals, not merely patrol the city centre, the owner of three Wellington shops says. Audio
Police community teams staffed by officers from investigation teams
Chris Cahill from the Police Association speaks to Lisa Owen about concerns regarding new police community beat teams will be staffed by taking officers off other essential services, 63 staff are due… Audio
Auckland jewellery store owner in hospital after armed robbery
The owner of Pooja Jewellers in Papatoetoe is getting emergency surgery this afternoon after being battered around the head with a hammer in a brutal armed robbery, Finn Blackwell reports. Audio
$80,000 reward for Tom Phillips children expires tomorrow
At 11:59pm tomorrow, the $80,000 dollar reward for the Marokopa children who were taken bush by their dad two and half years ago expires. Tom Phillips went AWOL with Ember, Maverick and Jayda and is… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 24 June 2024
On today's episode, the Guardian of the Sounds says the grounding of the Aratere shows the ageing fleet and the route are both disasters waiting to happen. The children's minister says the military… Audio
Capital CBD will benefit from more cops - Business chamber
The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is welcoming the announcement of 17 additional police officers to patrol the central city. Police have announced new community beat teams for the three main centres… Audio
Four teens charged over Kawerau stabbing
Police have charged four teenagers, aged 14 and 15, over a serious assault in Kawerau that left a person in critical condition with stab wounds.
Police Minister open to public-private partnership station option in Auckland
Mark Mitchell says he would be open to looking at a patrol base or similar if another organisation could offer up some central city lease space. Audio
Armed police spotted in downtown Auckland
Armed police have been seen on Gore Street in Downown Auckland. Six police cars are in attendance. Reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from the street. Audio
Minister on Police's new Community Beat Teams
The police are creating new Community Beat Teams in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Ninety officers will be deployed over the next two years, 63 across Auckland's three policing districts, 17… Audio
Bomb threat forced businesses to evacuate - police
Several Napier businesses have been evacuated after a bomb threat, but police say the scene is safe and the culprits have been found.
