Woman allegedly hit
An argument that escalated to a physical altercation led to a Whangarei man's arrest. Acting Sergeant Jeremy Weston said a couple were at an Otangarei house when the man allegedly grabbed the 25-year-old woman's clothing before pushing her down the hallway about 8.45am on Wednesday. The man
allegedly hit her head with his elbow. Another male separated the couple. A 26-year-old man has been charged with assaulting a female.
Meat leads to court
A man allegedly thought he could steal $175 worth of meat from a Whangarei supermarket only to be proven wrong. Police said they collected him after staff followed him. Acting Sergeant Jeremy Weston said the suspect was followed from the supermarket at the Okara shopping complex and arrested in the central city. A man, 32, has been charged with shoplifting and will appear in the Whangarei District Court.
Officers' timing right