New offence for ram raiding, young offenders to face more accountability
Source: New Zealand Government
New offence specifically targeting ram raid offending
Change to enable 12 and 13 year olds alleged to have committed the new offence...
Drivers of vehicles urged to come forward to assist in hit-and-run investigation, Greytown
Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Wairarapa Police investigating a hit-and-run in Greytown are still seeking further information in relation to vehicles identified travelling between...
Animal Welfare – SAFE slams weak penalties given to greyhound abuser
Source: SAFE For Animals
Animal rights organisation SAFE is appalled that a deliberate act of abuse in the greyhound racing industry received such weak penalties last...
Two men arrested following burglary in Waiuku
Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Swift reporting and a quick response from Police has seen two people put before the Court for their alleged...
Quick thinking in Pokeno leads to numerous arrests overnight
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Police put the brakes on a group of offenders after a series of incidents in Pokeno overnight.
Four youth offenders...
Southbound lanes reopen – SH1
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Police can advise procedures at the scene of an earlier fatal crash on the Southern Motorway have been completed.
Southbound...
Delays on SH20 following crash
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Commuters are advised to expect delays travelling south on the South-Western Motorway this morning.
A crash on southbound lanes of...
Fatality on Southern Motorway
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
One person has died following an incident on the Southern Motorway overnight.
The incident occurred at around 3.35am involving a...
Fatal vehicle incident– Frederick Street, Mahora, Hastings
Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
A person has been found deceased following a single vehicle crash on Frederick Street, Mahora, Hastings around 4:55pm this...
Social Justice – New youth justice policies ‘papering over the cracks’
Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand
Joint Statement: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand, JustSpeak and People Against Prisons Aotearoa
New youth justice policies ‘papering over the cracks’
Lisa...
Gang member sought by Police arrested – Invercargill
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
An Invercargill gang member sought by Police has been arrested and is facing several charges.
The arrest follows an appeal...
Youth Justice system to be strengthened
Source: New Zealand Government
Work started on two new youth justice units for up to 30 high needs youth
Legislation changes to make residences safer and...
