New Zealand – Sightseers' Delight

Necklace swipe goes nowhere: Cops nab woman after alleged $74,500 grab in Auckland

February 27, 2026 The Turnaround

A 26-year-old woman allegedly tried to walk off with a $74,500 necklace in Auckland’s CBD on Wednesday afternoon. She didn’t get far.

Permit denied for protest to cross Auckland Harbour Bridge

January 16, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

A permit for a planned Jan. 31 protest crossing the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge has been declined, and police said they would not facilitate access to the bridge.

Two arrested over Gore shooting, one victim still in hospital

December 18, 2025 The Turnaround

Police have arrested two men in connection with this week’s shooting in Gore, taking the pair into custody in Invercargill on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 18.

Two injured in Gore shooting; police search for offenders

December 17, 2025 The Turnaround

Police are investigating a firearms incident that left two people injured at a house on Aparima Street shortly before 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Tower of London custard plot crumbled thanks to Kiwi cop on holiday

December 9, 2025 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

A New Zealand Police officer has proven once again that an officer is never off-duty, even during an overseas holiday, after he intervened when protesters targeted the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London.

Originair to launch twice-daily Blenheim–Christchurch flights Oct. 19

September 26, 2025 The Turnaround

Christchurch Airport says regional carrier Originair will start twice-daily services between Blenheim and Christchurch on Oct. 19, which officials said will preserve a key South Island connection.

Christchurch Airport goes ticketless across all car parks

September 25, 2025 The Turnaround

Christchurch Airport has introduced ticketless parking across its five car parks, using licence plate recognition to automate entry and exit.

Police seize $58 million, destroy 10 tonnes of cannabis in Auckland raids

September 24, 2025 The Turnaround

Police in Auckland, New Zealand, say they have seized more than $58 million in criminal assets and destroyed more than 10 tonnes of cannabis during a month-long crackdown on organized crime.

One person seriously injured in crash on Auckland’s Victoria Street

September 24, 2025 The Turnaround

One person is in serious condition following a two-vehicle crash on Victoria Street in central Auckland.

New Zealand Police managing protest in central Auckland

September 12, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

A police operation is underway in Auckland to manage an anti-Israeli protest in the central part of the city.