Christchurch Police have arrested three 14-year-old youths as a result of an operation to target suspects of a string of commercial burglaries across the city.

In addition to the burglaries, the offenders were wanted in relation to numerous instances of dangerous driving and the theft of vehicles over the last couple of days.

Superintendent Lane Todd says that Police use various methods to track and trace suspects.

“We investigate repeat offenders every day and had a strong lead in pinpointing a vehicle these suspects were using,”

Police can confirm two people have died following a house fire in Bucklands Beach in the early hours of this morning.

An investigation is now underway into how the events unfolded early this morning on Murvale Drive.

Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua, of Counties Manukau CIB, says a scene examination commenced earlier today.

“Our investigation is still at the very early stages and Police need to work methodically through the next steps,” he says.

It is expected Police will remain at the property over the coming days.

Media is invited to attend the Northland Law Enforcement Torch Run event to take photos and interview participants, including some of the local Special Olympics stars.

What: Law Enforcement Torch Run

Where: Meet at Whangārei Central Police station 9.45am then go to Whangārei Town Basin, 14 Quayside

When: Saturday 4 October 2025

Who: Northland District Special Olympics athletes, coaches, families and police

Police contact: Mark Harrison 021 1907 805

A Northland man who allegedly stole $600 worth of clothing from a Dargaville store came a cropper thanks to CCTV.

Police arrived at the Victoria Street store soon after being alerted to a theft at around 10.06am, on Monday, 22 September.

“A review of in-store CCTV provided Police with a clear picture of a person who’d made no attempt to pay for items of clothing he left the store with,” Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer says. 

“A short time later, Police located a vehicle of interest at a petrol station in Dargaville.”