Vehicle Thefts and Overnight Crime Hit Katikati in Late May
Katikati Police report a cluster of vehicle thefts and attempted thefts on 23 May, with two stolen cars later recovered abandoned in Waihi.
String of burglaries and thefts hits Katikati area in May
A series of burglaries and thefts hit the Katikati district in early May, with trailers, tools and fuel among the items stolen.
Katikati arrests: stolen Volvo pursuit, bail breaches and meat theft
Katikati police made multiple arrests in May including a stolen Volvo pursuit ending in road spikes, bail breaches and supermarket meat theft.
Katikati police report: tools stolen, burnouts, and vehicle thefts across the district
Katikati police report a fortnight of tool theft, vehicle takings, burnouts and arrests across the Western Bay district, with Sgt Steve Hindmarsh urging vi
Katikati Police report boat theft and burglaries during January
Katikati Police report a run of boat thefts, burglaries and arrests across the district during the second half of January 2026, urging locals to stay vigil
Katikati Hit by String of Shed and Garage Break-Ins
A string of shed and garage burglaries has hit Katikati in early December, with chainsaws, passports, and other items stolen across multiple properties.
Katikati lockdown and string of arrests in busy month for local Police
A November lockdown at Katikati schools and the medical centre was part of a busy period for local Police, with multiple arrests and several burglaries rep
Katikati Lockdown: Man Faces Kidnapping Charges After Schools Secured
A Katikati man faces kidnapping and wounding charges after a Friday lockdown secured two schools, an early childhood centre, and a medical centre in the to
Katikati Tech Store Owner Faces $74,000 Loss After Overnight Burglary
Katikati's iFixed Ltd owner Chamara Punchihewage lost $74,000 of uninsured stock in an overnight burglary. A Givealittle page has been set up to help.
Katikati Police Report: Drink Drivers and Break-ins Keeping Officers Busy
Katikati police are urging road safety and community vigilance after a series of drink-driving arrests and burglaries across the town in mid-November 2025.
Katikati Tech Store Owner Loses $74K in Uninsured Burglary
Katikati iFixed Ltd owner Chamara Punchihewage lost $74,000 in uninsured stock after a burglary on 8 November, as his insurance cover had lapsed during a p
Masked Cyclist Linked to String of Katikati Burglaries
Katikati Police are urging residents to report a masked, bicycle-riding burglar after a busy month of break-ins across the town and surrounding area in Oct
Katikati Police Report Rash of Burglaries and Driving Offences
Katikati police report a series of burglaries, tool thefts and driving offences across the district in early October, urging locals to report suspicious ac
Katikati police report spike in dishonesty offending
Katikati police report a tough run of burglaries, vehicle theft, shoplifting arrests and an uptick in social media scams across the district in September 2
Katikati Police Report: Dishonesty Offending on the Rise
Katikati police report a rise in dishonesty offending, including a stolen Toyota Highlander from a Tahawai orchard and number plate theft.
Katikati Beauty Clinic Hit by Third Break-in in Three Years
Dreamer's Beauty Clinic in Katikati has been broken into for the third time in three years, with director Suzanne Bullivant calling for community help.
Fake Banknotes and a Wave of Thefts Keep Katikati Police Busy
Katikati police report counterfeit $50 and $100 notes circulating in the Western Bay, alongside a string of burglaries, thefts, and arrests in late July.
Katikati Police Report Burglaries, Scams and Domestic Violence
Katikati Police report a spike in burglaries, phone scams impersonating banks, and domestic violence incidents across the district in July 2025.
Katikati Police Report Drop in Crime but Warn of Ongoing Scams
Katikati Police report a drop in crime in June but warn of active scams and note several arrests, including one man remanded in custody on serious charges.
Police Warn of Rising Diesel Thefts from Farms and Machinery
Katikati police are seeing a rise in diesel thefts from farms and machinery, urging locals to lock up and report suspicious activity as fuel prices climb.
Wanted Waihī Man Escapes After Hour-Long Foot Chase in Katikati
A wanted Waihī man escaped police after a five-kilometre foot chase through Katikati on 18 March. Several other arrests and thefts were also reported in th