Tag: Andrew Coster
Police launch mass crackdown on Comanchero gang
Police say a “huge” investigation spanning three years has dealt a “considerable blow” to illegal operations of the Comanchero motorcycle gang in New Zealand,...
Mark Mitchell’s promised gang crackdown arrives
A public commitment to crack down on gang crime made two years ago in east Auckland by National Party police spokesperson Mark Mitchell has...
Gang motorcycles crushed as police gain new powers to tackle crime
The Government has announced it’s moving to restore law and order by giving police new tools to crack down on criminal gangs.
Justice Minister Paul...
Police Minister sets clear expectations on law and order
The numerous east Aucklanders who have been the victim of crime in recent years will be hoping the new Police Minister's letter of expectations...
New police car expresses ‘dedication to diversity’
There’s an eye-catching new police car on the road and it’s intended to showcase the police’s “dedication and commitment” to New Zealand’s diverse communities.
The...
Mass shooter’s fatal injuries ‘self-inflicted’
An east Auckland man who carried out a mass shooting at a construction site died of self-inflicted injuries.
Matu Reid, 24, was serving a sentence...
Mass shooter was serving home detention sentence in east Auckland
Police are working to identify what led a man who was serving a sentence of home detention in Flat Bush to carry out a...
Police trialing electric BMW in effort to reduce emissions
Police are trialing a BMW electric car for six months to see if it meets their operational needs.
The BMW i4 is worth more than...
Police backtrack on fleeing driver policy
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has announced police are "refreshing" their fleeing driver policy.
The change comes into effect today and will strike a balance between...
Number of crime victims rise 46 per cent
The number of Kiwis who have reported being the victim of crime has risen 46 per cent since 2017.
New police data shows victimisations have...
New cops ready to hit the beat
The Counties Manukau Police district is getting eight new officers from the group of 56 constables graduating from their initial training course today.
Among the...
Police to increase presence in crime hot spots
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has announced police will have an increased presence and visibility in areas experiencing the most harm from serious retail crime.
They'll...
