Tag: Counties Manukau Police
Arthur Easton’s family speaks out
For the first time since their father was murdered nearly four decades ago, the family of Arthur Easton is speaking out.
Patrick and Marie Easton,...
Police appeal for information following assault
Counties Manukau Police officers investigating an assault outside the Manukau Institute of Technology want to identify and speak to the person pictured above, who...
Police warn of “dodgy” tow truckers
Police are warning drivers across Auckland to be on the lookout for “dodgy” tow truck drivers following several incidents in the past few months.
Motorists...
Detectives cross Tasman for investigation
A team of Counties Manukau Police detectives have crossed the Tasman to gather new information in an ongoing homicide investigation.
A small group from the...
No arrests three months on from fatal shooting
Police are staying tight-lipped about an ongoing homicide investigation launched when an east Auckland man was tragically gunned down three months ago.
Tuipulotu Vi, 59,...
Violent pair arrested over shop thefts
An Auckland pair faces dozens of charges over a string of often violent shopliftings in recent months, police say.
One of those arrested faces serious...
Firearm, ammunition, drugs discovered during arrest
One person is in custody and a loaded 3D printed firearm is off the streets following “great work” in east Auckland on Sunday, Counties...
Police to motorcyclists: “The right gear can save lives”
Counties Manukau Police are urging motorcyclists to don the appropriate gear before getting in the seat, after a series of serious crashes involving riders...
Progress in four decade-old murder case
The investigation into the murder of Arthur Easton 39 years ago is continuing to make progress, police say.
Last week, Counties Manukau Police announced a...
Vietnamese cannabis growers arrested and deported
Police say officers from the Counties Manukau, Auckland City and Waitemata districts executed more than 30 search warrants at addresses in those areas over...
Reward of $100k offered for murder case information
Police have today announced a $100,000 reward for information that leads to the conviction of the person responsible for murdering Arthur Easton 39 years...
Spate of arrests for dangerous driving
It was a busy Wednesday night for police officers in Counties Manukau, with six people taken into custody following a spate of vehicle crime...
Gang members heading to court for dangerous driving offences
A group of Tribesman gang members face charges after being observed driving dangerously across south and east Auckland last night, Counties Manukau Police say.
Five...
Three teens in court on serious charges
Two teenage girls are facing serious charges following two aggravated robberies aboard an east Auckland bus route in the past week, Counties Manukau Police...
Attempted burglary foiled by quick response of public, police
Counties Manukau Police say going low wasn’t enough for one offender playing hide and seek with law enforcements officers in Flat Bush this Wednesday...
Court date for Aviemore Drive drink driver
Police say they have tracked down a man who crashed into four parked motor vehicles in Highland Park last Saturday evening.
Counties Manukau Police told...
Two men arrested after attempted aggravated robbery
Police says they have “unscrewed a pair’s plans” after two men allegedly stole tools from a hardware shop and presented a firearm at store...
CRASH ALERT – Car hits power pole closing Redoubt Road
Counties Manukau Police are advising road-using commuters to expect delays following a motor vehicle crash on Redoubt Road earlier this morning.
At about 2.15am on...
Police arrest 12-year-old ram-raider
A 12-year-old boy was among a group caught by police after allegedly carrying out a ram-raid burglary at an east Auckland shopping complex.
Detective Inspector...
Police issue statement on alleged Northpark incident
Police have issued a statement regarding the investigation into an alleged incident reported in Northpark more than a month ago.
They revealed on June 5...
Police find cannabis worth almost $800,000 in man’s ute
Police found more than they bargained for when they stopped a man driving with his vehicle’s headlights off in Flat Bush.
He was pulled over...
Investment scam targets Chinese residents
Members of Auckland’s Chinese community are being advised to be “highly vigilant” about an investment scam emerging on social media.
It’s an especially pertinent message...
Police plan traffic checkpoint blitz for holiday weekend
Counties Manukau Police are planning a checkpoint blitz over the King’s Birthday holiday weekend and they’ll be in locations including east Auckland.
A map posted...
Botany Community Patrol marks 20 years
The Botany Community Patrol (BCWP) will celebrate its 20th birthday on April 4, commemorating two decades of dedicated service in ensuring the safety of...
Thieves targeting rego plates, courier parcels
East Auckland motorists who find their vehicle's registration number plates have vanished thanks to theft aren't alone.
The issue is widespread across the community and...
Murderer to serve at least 17 years in prison
A malevolent plot that left a man dead and his house destroyed by fire has seen one of the culprits sentenced to life imprisonment...
Prolific teen burglar facing 20 charges
Counties Manukau Police have swooped on a teenager who's allegedly responsible for a string of burglaries across the district.
Officers had been investigating more than...
“Excuses, excuses” – New police campaign no laughing matter
When it comes to speeding, Counties Manukau Highway Patrol officers have heard it all, literally.
From stuck jandals to stressed out dogs, lead foot motorists...
Suspects referred to Youth Aid after bakery, vape store, targeted
An east Auckland bakery and vape store are the latest targets of thieves who appear to believe they have the right to help themselves...
Counties Manukau Police: You’ve been warned
Thinking of drinking and driving this festive season? Think again.
Police from across Counties Manukau will come together for Operation Pop Up, running from December 15-24, with a...
Witnesses to crash involving bus and motorcycle sought
Counties Manukau Police are appealing for witnesses to a crash in Highland Park last weekend.
Police responded to reports of a two-vehicle crash, involving a...
Pair found guilty over man’s death following fatal house fire
A jury has returned guilty verdicts in the trial of two men charged following a fatal house fire in east Auckland in 2020.
Personal trainer...
Questions linger over discovery of missing man’s hard hat
June, 2024, will mark the 20th anniversary of the disappearance of east Auckland man Jim Donnelly.
The Times is looking back through a series of stories...
Murder trial under way following fatal house fire
Two men are on trial charged with murdering a man found dead after a house fire in east Auckland almost three years ago.
Defendants Gregory...
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...
Man charged with manslaughter over fatal crash
Police have charged a man with manslaughter following a fatal crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in east Auckland in September last year.
Counties...
Police execute search warrants on Killer Beez gang members
East Auckland members of the Killer Beez gang are among those targeted by police as part of an investigation into alleged unlawful behaviour during...
Man’s disappearance baffles police two decades later
June 2024 will mark the 20th anniversary of the disappearance of east Auckland man Jim Donnelly.
The Times is looking back, through a series of stories,...
Police examine house where person was found dead
Forensic examinations are under way at a house in east Auckland where a person was found dead.
Police announced on Monday night officers were attending...
UPDATED – Person found dead at house in Half Moon Bay
Police are investigating after a person was found dead at a house in Half Moon Bay.
Initial reports suggested there were two people located deceased...
Police name couple killed in two-car crash in Botany
Police have publicly released the names of the two people killed in a recent crash in Botany.
They were husband and wife David and Norris...
Police make arrests following mass dirt bike ride
Police have made numerous arrests and impounded vehicles as a result of an operation targeting illegal dirt bike activity in Auckland during the King's...
Person’s death referred to coroner following week of carnage on roads
Multiple investigations are under way following serious crashes on east Auckland roads that have so far claimed the lives of three people.
One person died...
Police aim to disrupt dirt bike riders over King’s Birthday weekend
Police are vowing to crack down on dirt bike riders who flout the law and disrupt traffic over the King’s Birthday holiday long weekend.
Counties...
Men charged with conspiracy to murder
Police have laid charges in relation to a spate of gang shootings across the city, including in east Auckland, in May last year.
The violence...
Suspects charged over ram-raid, assault, robbery
Police have made arrests in relation to multiple incidents involving theft and violence in east Auckland.
Three people are before the courts over an alleged...
Charges laid over Pakuranga homicide
Police have arrested a person in relation to the death of a 60-year-old man in Pakuranga.
Detective Inspector Mike Hayward of Counties Manukau Police's criminal...
Luxon calls out Labour after restaurant raided
A restaurant is the latest local business to be targeted by thieves and the National Party says the incident is an example of the...
Additional charges laid over homicide
Three people have appeared in court in relation to a fatal assault in east Auckland late last year that led to a man's death.
The...
Couple’s safety fears over dirt bike riders
A serious crash involving a dirt bike rider and a car in east Auckland is prompting a concerned local couple to speak out about...
Dirt bike riders pose challenge for police
A large pack of dirt bike riders disrupted traffic and drew attention from the public and police when they recently travelled through east Auckland.
The...
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...
Youth charged with murder
Police have arrested and charged a 17-year-old youth with murder following a fatal stabbing in east Auckland.
Detective Inspector Tofilau Fa'amanuia Va'aelua of Counties Manukau...
Call for video of fatal stabbing
Police are calling for anyone who has video footage of a violent incident in east Auckland that left a person dead to come forward.
Detective...
Police investigate fatal stabbing
A person has died and three others were injured during a violent incident in east Auckland.
Detective Inspector Tofilau Fa'amanuia Va'aelua of Counties Manukau Police's...
Off-duty cop charged over death of cyclist
Police have laid charges over the death of cyclist David Lane who died after being struck by a vehicle in Flat Bush.
Lane, 69, was...
Police action under spotlight after stolen car stopped
The police are reviewing the behaviour of officers following the apprehension of three youths stopped in dramatic fashion in a stolen car on Murphy’s...
Community in fear after shots fired at house
Local community leaders are calling for action after another house in east Auckland was targeted in a shooting.
Police responded after receiving reports of gunshots...
Luxon calls for Police Minister to be axed
Botany MP and National Party leader Christopher Luxon is calling for Police Minister Poto Williams to be replaced as it’s “clear she’s not equipped”...
Armed police arrest gang affiliates
Police arrested a dozen people they say are associates of the Tribesmen gang after receiving a report of suspicious behaviour at an east Auckland...
MP blames gang shootings on “soft-on-crime” approach
Gang warfare is spreading into east Auckland with two houses in Flat Bush and Mellons Bay being shot at by armed offenders in recent...
Safer plates project in community
Howick Village Association and Howick Pakuranga Community Patrol (HPCP) have initiated a safer plates project for Friday May 13 and Saturday May 14.
This is...
Person charged over ram raids
Police have arrested and charged a person in relation to several ram raid incidents in east and south Auckland.
Detective inspector Karen Bright, of Counties...
Three-year wait for justice
Two men charged with murder following a fatal house fire in east Auckland are set to stand trial almost three years after they were...
Police investigating after blood found
Police are working to identify and locate a person injured at an east Auckland address but who left before officers arrived at the scene.
A...
Police testing hybrid vehicles
Police will soon start operational testing of hybrid frontline cars as part of an ongoing effort to reduce the organisation's carbon footprint.
New Skoda Superb...
Murder charge laid over Boxing Day death
Police have charged a man with murder after a homicide in east Auckland on Boxing Day last year.
Emergency services were called to Bezar Place...
Murder trial postponed
A murder trial stemming from the death of an east Auckland man has been postponed.
Defendants Greg Hart and Sean Andrew Hayde are charged with...
Police station closed with blessing
The Howick Police station has been formally closed before being shipped off to its new home.
The building sits on land in Moore Street owned...
Police target dirt-bike riders
Police have charged more than 130 people and impounded almost 100 dirt bikes and vehicles following an operation targeting illegal street racing activity in...
Missing family found safe
A wide search was carried out on Sunday to find a family that failed to return from a fishing trip in Kawakawa Bay.
On November...
Elizabeth Zhong’s accused killer named
The man charged with murdering east Auckland businesswoman Elizabeth (Ying) Zhong can now be named.
He is 48-year-old Fang Sun.
Sun has denied murdering Zhong and...
Car crashes into rocks at Maraetai
Emergency services were called to a car accident in Maraetai on October 6.
Police say emergency services were notified of the incident in Maraetai Coast...
Burglary suspects on the loose
Police are working to track down the people who carried out a burglary at an east Auckland residential property while its occupants were at...
Armed police find man with fishing equipment
A man carrying fishing equipment appears to have sparked a response from armed police in east Auckland this morning.
A spokesperson for Counties Manukau Police...
Police appeal for witnesses following serious crash in Maraetai
Police are appealing for witnesses after a single-vehicle crash was reported at around 2.10 pm on Maraetai Drive, near Keanes Road in Maraetai.
Two people...
Possible firearm; police lockdown Ormiston School
Ormiston Primary School was locked down on Thursday after police were called to a nearby incident in which a firearm was believed to have...
Guilty plea over schoolgirl’s death
The man charged by police over the death of east Auckland schoolgirl Joanna Kong has pleaded guilty.
The 77-year-old, whose name is suppressed, pleaded guilty...
Community shares concerns over future of Howick Police Station
Last week Botany MP Christopher Luxon and I held a public meeting to discuss the future of the Howick Police Station which was attended...
Cops swarm Pakuranga address
Police are appealing for information from the public after responding to an incident involving a firearm in east Auckland.
A Counties Manukau Police spokesperson says...
Crash draws focus on intersection’s safety
Urgent safety improvements have been requested for a busy east Auckland intersection where a vehicle flipped in an incident now being investigated by police.
A...
Windows smashed in parked vehicles
Police are investigating after the windows in numerous vehicles parked across east Auckland were smashed.
A spokesperson for Counties Manukau Police says they're aware of...
Jewellery store targeted again
An east Auckland jewellery store has been targeted by thieves for the second time this year.
A spokesperson for Counties Manukau Police says an investigation...
Dirt bike riders arrested
Six men were arrested after allegedly taking part in a disruptive group dirt bike ride through east Auckland.
Counties Manukau Police road policing manager, Inspector...
Girl dies after being struck by vehicle at school
A girl injured when she was struck by a vehicle in an east Auckland school car park has died.
Emergency services were called to Pigeon...
Man forbidden to drive after child injured in school car park
A child struck by a vehicle in an east Auckland school car park remains in hospital the day after the incident.
The young girl was...
Driver injured in early morning crash
A motorist was injured when two vehicles collided, sending one crashing into a hair salon, on a busy east Auckland road.
A Counties Manukau Police...
BREAKING – Flat Bush death update
Police are not treating the death of Kunal Khera as suspicious.
The 26-year-old was found dead in his vehicle in Flat Bush on Saturday night.
Detective...
Man pleads not guilty to Elizabeth Zhong’s murder
The man accused of murdering east Auckland woman Elizabeth (Ying) Zhong has denied the charge.
Zhong, 55, was found dead inside her vehicle on November...
Police name man found dead inside burnt-out vehicle
Police have released the name of the person found dead inside a burnt-out car in east Auckland last Saturday night.
The body of Kunal Khera,...
Body found in burning car
Police are working to establish the identity of a person found dead inside a burning vehicle in east Auckland.
Emergency services were called to Barry...
Police impound dirt bikes
Counties Manukau Police have impounded multiple motorcycles after they were recently ridden in an unsafe manner at different locations in east and south Auckland.
Police...
Firearms, drugs and cash seized during search warrants
Three firearms have been seized and two people, including a Killer Bees gang member, are facing firearms-related charges following search warrants in Counties Manukau...
Man charged with Elizabeth Zhong’s murder
Police have arrested and charged a man with murder following the violent killing of east Auckland woman Elizabeth (Ying) Zhong.
Zhong, 55, was found dead...
Investigation into serious crash continues
Police are continuing to investigate a recent serious crash involving multiple vehicles in east Auckland.
Emergency services were called to the collision between two vehicles...
Pair arrested over jewellery store robbery
Two people have been arrested and charged in relation to the alleged armed robbery of an east Auckland store.
Counties Manukau Police say two offenders...
Shotgun used in store robbery
Police are working to identify the people who robbed an east Auckland store at gunpoint.
Counties Manukau Police detective senior sergeant Veronica McPherson says an...
Cops ping 121 impaired drivers in three weeks
Police say they're disappointed by the number of drivers found to be impaired while behind the wheel as part of a Christmas road safety...
Man charged with sexual violation
A man has been arrested and charged with indecent assault and sexual violation following a complaint involving a young person who attends a school...
Police stop car containing shotgun ammo
Armed police who stopped a vehicle being driven on a rural east Auckland road allegedly found it occupied by two men and live shotgun...
