Christchurch police officers are “really struggling” with the level of youth crime in the Garden City and feel “hamstrung” in their efforts to deal with the problem, the Police Association president says. Chris Cahill told Breakfast: “It’s a really significant issue. I just got a briefing from front line cops in Christchurch yesterday, and I’ve Read more
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Sacred Heart reopens after social media threat
Thursday, July 7th, 2022
Auckland’s Sacred Heart College is open again after a social media threat led its closure on Wednesday. Police have spoken to the person responsible. Area Commander for Auckland East Inspector Jim Wilson said the person was “extremely remorseful” for what occurred. He also said that police have wound down their presence in the area but Read more
Months after Catholic funeral gang members charged
Thursday, September 30th, 2021
Several months after attending a Catholic funeral service, Police have laid charges against several gang members because of their behaviour during the funeral procession to St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Grey Lynn. The funeral was for gang member Taranaki Fuimaono, 43, who died in police custody and was facing drug charges. The massive gathering forced authorities Read more