Action on arson cases

Action on arson cases

King Country police have identified and spoken with the two young males responsible for recent arson incidents at two public toilets in Ōtorohanga. The matter has been referred to our Youth Aid team for appropriate…

Reviewing the week that was

King Country police have been busy responding to several significant incidents and making arrests across the district over the past week. Police attended a sad event in the Waitomo area where a hunter passed away…

Public help appreciated

It has been a productive week in the King Country, with our team making several arrests and recovering firearms and other items of interest. Over the weekend, a 60-year-old male was arrested following an assault…

Back to school, into court

The King Country Police have had a busy week, with several significant incidents addressed across the district. Police located an 18-year-old male unlawfully inside a vacant school building in Te Kuiti. Further inquiries confirmed he…

Stolen property recovered

It has been an eventful week across Te Kuiti and Otorohanga, with several significant incidents prompting an increased police presence in our communities. We appreciate your patience and understanding, especially where cordons were in place…

Copper thieves are active

It’s been a busy week for police across the King Country, with several incidents and arrests keeping the team active in the community. Police are investigating a series of burglaries in Te Kuiti, where copper…

Problem solving

King Country Police have had another busy week, with several investigations making promising progress and a number of incidents keeping our team active across the region. Police are making headway in identifying suspects involved in…

Reviving support

The King Country region experienced significant disruption last week due to heavy rainfall, which led to multiple road closures caused by slips and flooding. King Country police extend their sincere appreciation to the local council,…

Crashes and arrests

We responded to a range of incidents over the past week in the Ōtorohanga and Te Kuiti area. Police were called to a motorbike crash in Te Kuiti, where it was reported a rider had…

Significant arrests in busy week

We have had a busy week with several significant incidents and arrests taking place across the region. Found property: A member of the public has located a drone at Brook Park in Te Kūiti. If…