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 residents warned after phone scam costs elderly person thousands
A Katikati elderly resident lost thousands in a fake Spark phone scam, while police warn of fraudulent fines texts and Facebook scams in the area.
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.
Three new constables join Katikati Police Station
Three new constables have joined the Katikati Police Station, giving the team greater capacity to patrol from Athenree to the Wairoa Bridge.
Katikati woman loses thousands in cold-call bank scam
A Tahawai woman lost thousands after a phone scammer posed as an ANZ banker. Police urge locals never to act on cold calls from people claiming to be from
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
Police urge road care as Katikati schools return for 2026
Katikati police are urging drivers to watch out for children walking and cycling to school as classes resume for 2026, with the primary school back this we
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
Three new constables to boost Katikati police staffing
Three new constables are joining the Katikati police team in February 2026, boosting section staffing from two to three and improving community responsiven
Katikati Residents Warned After Bank Scam Drains Account
A Katikati resident has lost a significant amount of money to a phone scammer impersonating their bank, prompting police to issue a community warning.
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
Robin's Nest Tamariki Evacuated During Katikati Lockdown
Robin's Nest early childhood centre in Katikati was evacuated during a police lockdown, with tamariki and staff sheltering at Katikati College until the al
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.
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: 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.
Te Puke's New Community Constable Gets to Know the Town on Foot
Te Puke's new community constable Aron Wilson-McGrath is introducing himself to locals by walking the streets and getting to know the town after two months
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.
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