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Dive squad joins search for swimmer missing near Bethells Beach
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are searching for a swimmer after he went missing in a lake on Auckland’s west coast. The 23-year-old man was in waist-deep water with three...
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Arms Bill introduced to deliver better firearms law
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has introduced the Arms Bill to Parliament, bringing New Zealand one step closer to fairer, fit for purpose firearms laws, says Associate Justice Minister...
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Media advisory: East Auckland homicide investigation
Source: New Zealand Police Media are advised that Police will hold a stand-up this afternoon regarding the homicide investigation in east Auckland. Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin will speak to media...
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Man dies outside store after two stabbings on Auckland bus
Source: Radio New Zealand Hato Hone St John were called to an incident on Fenchurch Street around 8pm on Monday. Google Maps An Auckland dairy worker, who saw a man...
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Search ongoing for missing swimmer, Lake Wainamu
Source: New Zealand Police Searching efforts will continue today for a missing swimmer at Lake Wainamu, Bethells Beach. Police were contacted at 6.10pm on Monday night, after the swimmer got...
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Homicide investigation underway in east Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police A homicide investigation is underway following two assaults aboard a bus in east Auckland on Monday evening. One man has died with a second man receiving...
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Two people missing after fire at Foxton Beach home
Source: Radio New Zealand The blaze has been extinguished. Jimmy Ellingham / RNZ Two people are missing after a fire completely engulfed a home in Foxton Beach. Five fire crews,...
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Person found dead after Auckland house fire
Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services were called to the house on Kohekohe Street on Monday afternoon. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King A person has been found dead following a house...
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Foxton Beach house fire
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Manawatu Area Commander Ross Grantham: Emergency services are attending a house fire on Queen Street in Foxton Beach this morning. Just...
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Fatal house fire, New Lynn
Source: New Zealand Police Police enquiries underway after a person was located deceased following a house fire in New Lynn. Emergency services were called to a house on Kohekohe Street...
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Light-fingered army corporal Jackie Te Weehi to be sentenced after guilty plea at court martial
Source: Radio New Zealand who stole off her fellow soldiers and the Defence Force (NZDF) during a touch rugby tournament is waiting to find out her fate. Corporal Jackie Te...
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First Responders – Tongariro National Park Fire Update #3
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Aggressive air attack and ground operations against the fire in the Tongariro National Park will continue until dusk, as efforts continue to bring the fire...
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No need for a further inquiry into McSkimming scandal – PM
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell. VNP / Phil Smith The Prime Minister says there is no need for a further inquiry into...
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First Responders – Tongariro fire update #2
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Five helicopters and multiple crews are working to extinguish a large vegetation fire near Tongariro National Park. Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews were first...
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Firefighters battle another blaze at Tongariro National Park
Source: Radio New Zealand Firefighters are scrambling to contain a fire burning in Tongariro National Park. Sixteen fire vehicles, 60 firefighters and nine choppers are battling the blaze, now mapped...
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Mt Wellington stabbing death: Second person arrested
Source: Radio New Zealand Police cordon off the scene on Harris Road, Mt Wellington, after launching a homicide investigation. RNZ / Felix Walton A second person has been arrested over...
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Children’s Commissioner launches anti-abuse ‘Dear Children’ campaign
Source: Radio New Zealand Anaru Mihaere. Ellen O’Dwyer / RNZ The Children’s Commissioner has launched an urgent nationwide campaign against child abuse, calling on every adult to “front up” to...
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Police called to back up firefighters at Auckland house fire
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Police have been called in to back up firefighters at an Auckland house fire. Fire and Emergency says it was alerted by...
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Police make second arrest in Mt Wellington homicide
Source: New Zealand Police Police have made a further arrest in the homicide investigation underway in Mt Wellington. Operation Hawkin commenced on the afternoon of 5 December, after a man...
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‘Anomalies’ lead Customs to $15m cocaine bust
Source: Radio New Zealand Cocaine bricks intercepted by Customs in Tauranga, December 2025. Customs / supplied Customs says it seized more than $15 million worth of cocaine found in a...
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Watch live: Christopher Luxon lays out plans for last weeks of political year
Source: Radio New Zealand The Prime Minister is set to face questions as he lays out his government’s plans for the last weeks of the political year. Christopher Luxon is...
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Have you seen Mark?
Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Mark Roiall, who has been reported missing from the Glen Innes area. The 65-year-old was last seen at...
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Cell phone distraction causes serious crash
Source: New Zealand Police An alleged ‘moment of recklessness’ could have caused deaths, after a driver crashed while using a cell phone on Sunday afternoon in Hampden. District Road Policing...
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State Highway 47, Tongariro closed due to fires
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 47, Tongariro is currently closed between State Highway 48 and Mangatepopo Road due to a number of fires beside the road. Police were notified...
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Man accused of swallowing $33,000 pendant appears in court
Source: Radio New Zealand Court documents reveal the pendant was worth $33,585. Supplied / NZ police A man accused of swallowing a Fabergé locket worth more than $33,500 during an...
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Kiwi charged with trying to smuggle $10m of heroin in Sydney
Source: Radio New Zealand A New Zealand man has been charged with trying to import $10 million worth of heroin into Sydney in floral-patterned bags. In a joint statement the...
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Torch Run on Tuesday, then Special Olympics Opening Ceremony on Wednesday, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Media is invited to attend both Tuesday’s Law Enforcement Torch Run event and Wednesday’s Opening Ceremony. Come along to take photos and interview participants and their...