Tag: wait_kere_district_court
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Waitematā Police Seize 41 Cannabis Plants, Arrest Four in Glendene
Waitematā Police arrested four men and seized 41 cannabis plants after officers detected a strong smell from a vehicle in Glendene. The significant drug bust disrupted an illicit operation, with charges including possession for supply and driving while disqualified.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesTransportation Waitematā PoliceCannabisDrug SeizureGlendeneSunnyvaleArrestsWaitākere District CourtNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Man Charged After Wilful Damage Incidents
A 34-year-old man from Whenuapai, Auckland, faces charges for two counts of wilful damage following incidents in December 2025. Police investigation involved extensive door-to-door inquiries and CCTV footage analysis.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal AucklandWhenuapaiWaitematā WestRyan BuntingWilful DamageWaitākere District CourtCCTVNew Zealand Police
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Henderson Police Nab Shoplifters with Trolley Full of Luxury Goods
Two women, aged 36 and 59, were arrested in Henderson after allegedly attempting to steal nearly $1000 in groceries, including luxury cat food, meats, and cheeses, from a local supermarket.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal HendersonshopliftingWaitākere District CourtcrimeNew Zealand PoliceRachael EnglandWestCity
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Woman Charged After Facebook Marketplace PlayStation Scam
A New Zealand man selling his PlayStation 5 on Facebook Marketplace was scammed out of $750, but police recovered the console and charged a woman with deception.
Social IssuesLaw EnforcementLegalMedia Facebook MarketplacePlayStation 5scamNew Zealand PoliceWaitākere District CourtNetsafeCERT
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Man Charged After Stabbing in Henderson, New Zealand
A 45-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm following a stabbing in Henderson. The victim is in stable condition at Auckland City Hospital.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal HendersonStabbingArrestWaitematā CIBWaitākere District CourtCrime/LegalNew Zealand Police
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Man Jailed After Assaulting Shop Worker Who Offered Free Kebab
A 30-year-old man has been remanded in custody after allegedly assaulting a shop worker in Henderson, despite the worker offering him a free kebab to defuse the situation.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalAustralasia AssaultHendersonRobberyNew Zealand PoliceWaitematā CIBWaitākere District CourtViolent Crime
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Man Arrested After Violent Assaults in Henderson, New Zealand
A 30-year-old man has been arrested and faces 13 charges after a series of assaults in Henderson. The man is in custody and will reappear in court in December 2025.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal HendersonAssaultArrestCrimeWaitematā WestWaitākere District CourtNew Zealand Police
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Henderson Beat Team Makes Arrests and Lays Charges
The Henderson Beat Team in Waitematā District has made 48 arrests in its first four weeks, addressing theft, assault, and bail breaches, while boosting retailer and community confidence.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesBusinessLegal Henderson Beat TeamWaitematā DistrictarreststheftWaitākere District CourtshopliftingNew Zealand Police
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Further Firearms Charges Laid After Traffic Stop in New Lynn
A man, initially stopped for driving while forbidden, faces additional charges after a search warrant revealed a loaded rifle, ammunition, methamphetamine, and cannabis at a Glen Eden address.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal New LynnGlen EdenWaitākere District CourtWaitematā Gang Disruption UnitFirearmsDrugsCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Firearm Recovered, Man Faces Court After Bail Breach
A 36-year-old man will appear in Waitākere District Court after police in New Lynn found him breaching bail and in possession of a loaded sawn-off shotgun, cash and methamphetamine.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal New LynnWaitākere District Courtfirearmbail breachmethamphetamineArawa StreetcrimeNew Zealand Police
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Arrest Made in Hobsonville Firearm Incident
Auckland man, 24, charged with Wounding with Intent and Reckless Discharge of a Firearm after an incident in Hobsonville. Police reassure the community, stating it was isolated.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues HobsonvilleAucklandWaitākere District CourtFirearmWounding with IntentArrestCrimeNew Zealand Police
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West Auckland Woman Faces 22 Shoplifting Charges
A West Auckland woman is set to appear in court after allegedly stealing over $5,000 worth of goods from Westgate retailers over three months. Police arrested her in Massey.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal ShopliftingWest AucklandMasseyWaitākere District CourtNational Retail Investigation Support UnitCrimeArrestNew Zealand Police
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Motorbike Rider's Muddy Mishap Leads to Court Appearance
A motorbike rider is in court after attempting to evade police on a stolen motorcycle. The rider, who also had an arrest warrant, faces charges after a muddy foot chase.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues HendersonWaitākere District CourtWaitematā WestJason EdwardsNew Zealand PoliceBruce McLaren RoadStolen Motorcycle
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Man Arrested for Alleged Facebook Marketplace Scams Totaling $150,000
A man has been arrested in Massey, New Zealand, for allegedly scamming people on Facebook Marketplace, using fake IDs and bank transfers to steal over $150,000 worth of goods.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalMedia Facebook MarketplacescamsarrestfraudWaitematā West Tactical Crime UnitMasseyWaitākere District CourtNew Zealand Police
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Teenager Charged After Damaging Kumeū Rugby Club Fields
A 19-year-old man has been charged with intentional damage and other driving offences after allegedly tearing up the Kumeū Rugby Club fields. He will appear in court.
Law EnforcementSportSocial Issues KumeūHobsonvilleWaitākere District CourtKumeū Rugby Clubintentional damageGraham BennettNew Zealand PoliceNZ Police
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Gang Members Arrested in Glen Eden After Police Find Stolen Vehicle
Two gang members, one from Killer Beez and another from Crips, were arrested in Glen Eden after police found them in a stolen vehicle with a modified starter pistol and ammunition.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Glen EdenWaitematā WestKiller BeezCripsWaitākere District CourtNew Zealand PoliceArrestNZ Police