Law Enforcement / New Zealand Police locate 45-year-old Glenfield woman reported missing The woman reported missing today has been found, with Police thanking the public for their help.
New Zealand / Health Zaroa NZ pulls all batches of three salami products over missing safety controls Food safety regulator says the salami was made without required oversight; products aren’t in supermarkets and no illnesses have been reported.
New Zealand / Government Automatic jury excusal age lifted to 72 from 21 February People aged 65–71 will no longer have an automatic opt-out from jury duty, with ordinary health and hardship excusals still applying.
Law Enforcement / New Zealand Dark‑web drug syndicate targeted in nine‑month operation; 11 arrested after Auckland and Hamilton raids Police say the group imported meth, cocaine, MDMA and ketamine from the UK, Europe and the US; more than 200kg was intercepted by overseas agencies, with cash and firearms — including a 3D‑printed gun — seized here.
Law Enforcement / New Zealand Woman, 60, charged over alleged west Auckland retirement village burglaries as Police review similar cases across city Five residents were targeted in a single day, with jewellery and cash worth nearly $8,000 reported stolen; Police will oppose bail in court today.
Law Enforcement / New Zealand Port Chalmers crash victim named as Milton man John Douglas Taylor, 44 Police have released the identity of the man who died after a 30 January crash on Wickliffe Road in Port Chalmers.
Law Enforcement / New Zealand Police warn Clutha and Gore farmers after run of burglaries targeting fuel and equipment A series of rural break-ins has police urging immediate reporting and tighter security on Southland farms.
Law Enforcement / New Zealand Man, 24, charged with murder over death of Dax Holland; court appearance set for 21 February Police say the man will appear in Tauranga District Court and are seeking sightings from Wharepai Domain before 2pm on 14 February.
Government / New Zealand Government names six recipients of on‑farm advisory scholarships The $5,000 awards come with MPI mentoring and are pitched at building the pipeline of farm advisers.
New Zealand / Government Mt Roskill produce controls lifted after six-week fruit fly sweep Biosecurity ends local operation with no further Queensland fruit fly detections; routine trapping continues across Auckland and nationwide.
Government / New Zealand Career Crown prosecutor Brett Tantrum appointed to High Court The Attorney-General has named Auckland lawyer Brett Tantrum to the High Court bench; he will sit in Auckland from 30 March 2026.
Law Enforcement / New Zealand Police probe morning shooting in Cannons Creek, one person in hospital Police say there is no wider public risk after a shot was fired on Dido Place around 7:40am; witnesses are urged to come forward.
