National News

Friday, 24 May, 2013 - 13:55
Levels of engagement by Police staff continue to remain well above the state sector benchmark, its annual independent workplace survey...
Thursday, 23 May, 2013 - 09:18
As dawn breaks on a wet Waikato morning, Hamilton Police reviewing a series of crashes are urging drivers to keep their wits about them and...
Wednesday, 22 May, 2013 - 13:44
NZ Police is proud to be joining African New Zealanders in their lively celebrations which are set to mark the 50th anniversary of African...
Wednesday, 22 May, 2013 - 12:25
Kua whakaae ngā Pirihimana ki ngā whakakitenga o te pūrongo a te Independent Police Conduct Authority mō Operation 8, ka mutu kua tahuri k...
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Local News

Man dies after car rolls near Waikuku  -  Canterbury
Friday, 24 May, 2013 - 17:42
A man has died and two children have been taken to hospital with moderate injuries following a motor vehicle crash near Waikuku, North...
Crashed vehicle owner has now been located  -  Wellington
Friday, 24 May, 2013 - 17:15
Wellington Police have now located Blair COLEMAN after he made contact with his parents a short time ago. Police will be interviewing Mr...
Wellington Police concerned for the welfare of car owner after crashed vehicle found  -  Wellington
Friday, 24 May, 2013 - 16:42
Wellington Police would like to hear from Blair COLEMAN or anyone that has seen him today. At 8.30am this morning a member of the public...
Serious Assault at Robbies Bar, Normans Road, Christchurch.  -  Canterbury
Thursday, 23 May, 2013 - 23:34
Serious Assault at Robbies Bar, Normans Road, Christchurch. At about 745pm tonight Police were called to reports of persons fighting...
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Traffic and Crime Updates

Friday, 24 May, 2013 - 09:48
Due to an single vehicle crash, Paekakariki Hill Road is closed to traffic from both ends. A vehicle has left the road and Police and other...
Friday, 24 May, 2013 - 08:42
Collision between Ferry and Water Taxi Auckland City Shortly after 8am this morning police and emergency services attended a collision...
Wednesday, 22 May, 2013 - 20:26
Traffic Lights out The traffic lights at the intersection of Bealey Avenue and Barbadoes Street in Christchurch are currently out of action...
Tuesday, 21 May, 2013 - 14:54
The Akatarawa Road running between Upper Hutt and the Kapiti Coast that was earlier closed by a crash has now been reopened to all traffic...
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Featured Items

May 24, 2013, 9:38 am
International Missing Children's Day is held each year on 25 May to raise awareness about the significant number of young people who are reported missing around the world.  It is estimated that at least 8 million children worldwide go....read more
May 22, 2013, 12:13 pm
Police have accepted the findings of the IPCA report into Operation 8 and have already made significant changes....read more
May 17, 2013, 2:16 pm
Two hundred and twenty competitors took part in the recent Sky Tower Challenge that raised over $114,000 for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand. Police were one of forty-four teams that raced the tower's 51 flights of stairs. As well....read more
May 13, 2013, 9:19 am
Police welcome a ban on two substances found in K2 synthetic cannabis and will be vigilant in enforcing the law to reduce the product's harmful effects on the community, says Deputy Commissioner Mike Bush. The ban on substances BB-22 and 5F-AKB48....read more
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Peter Marshall, Police Commissoner
Wednesday, 22 May, 2013 - 12:18
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has released its report on Operation 8, the investigation into criminal activity in Te Urewera...
Thursday, 16 May, 2013 - 15:24
Last weekend we had a welcome opportunity to showcase one of the great success stories of policing in New Zealand to an influential...
Thursday, 2 May, 2013 - 14:48
Recently Northland Police and the Financial Crime Group's Asset Recovery Unit searched a property near Whangärei and a 10.3-metre...
Thursday, 18 April, 2013 - 13:27
We continue to experience significant change through our Policing Excellence initiatives. Many workstreams are already "business as...
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