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.
Katikati Police report a cluster of vehicle thefts and attempted thefts on 23 May, with two stolen cars later recovered abandoned in Waihi.
A series of burglaries and thefts hit the Katikati district in early May, with trailers, tools and fuel among the items stolen.
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 police made multiple arrests in May including a stolen Volvo pursuit ending in road spikes, bail breaches and supermarket meat theft.
Three new constables have joined the Katikati Police Station, giving the team greater capacity to patrol from Athenree to the Wairoa Bridge.
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 a fortnight of tool theft, vehicle takings, burnouts and arrests across the Western Bay district, with Sgt Steve Hindmarsh urging vi
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 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 are joining the Katikati police team in February 2026, boosting section staffing from two to three and improving community responsiven
A Katikati resident has lost a significant amount of money to a phone scammer impersonating their bank, prompting police to issue a community warning.
A string of shed and garage burglaries has hit Katikati in early December, with chainsaws, passports, and other items stolen across multiple properties.
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 early childhood centre in Katikati was evacuated during a police lockdown, with tamariki and staff sheltering at Katikati College until the al
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 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 a rise in dishonesty offending, including a stolen Toyota Highlander from a Tahawai orchard and number plate theft.
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 a spike in burglaries, phone scams impersonating banks, and domestic violence incidents across the district in July 2025.
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.
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