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Media release - name release
5 Feb 2026 4:03pm News:
Canterbury

Name release, fatal crash, Springston

Police can now release the name of the person who died following a crash in Springston on 4 February. He was 10-year-old Alexander Bennett, of Springston. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this... More

1 min read
Handcuff 1
5 Feb 2026 4:03pm News:
Waitematā

Woman arrested after elderly people targeted

A brazen offender allegedly ripping off elderly people across Hamilton and Auckland communities will face court. Police executed a search warrant at a Rānui property today, investigating fraud and... More

1 min read
Wing 392 on Graduation Day
5 Feb 2026 12:47pm News:
National News

"Eighty-nine new cops for the new year

Friends and family members from all over New Zealand celebrated with their loved ones at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua today, when Wing 392 graduated from their initial course. Deputy Police... More

3 min read
Police Logo on SRBA
5 Feb 2026 8:37am News:
Northland

From local chef to local legend, man rescues family of four

A father of four spending the day lake-side with his family and friends found himself diving headfirst into a rescue operation he never saw coming. Last month Haruru resident Aaron Stott was at Kai... More

5 min read
Media release - fatal crash
5 Feb 2026 6:21am News:
Tasman

Fatal crash, Lower Moutere

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Lower Moutere last night. The single vehicle crash at the intersection of Waiwhero and Edwards roads was reported at around 8:25pm. The sole... More

1 min read
Media release - Investigation update v3
4 Feb 2026 6:54pm News:
Southern

Man charged in homicide investigation, Clutha

Please attribute the following to Detective Senior Sergeant Nik Leigh: Police investigating a homicide in Crichton, Clutha, have arrested one person following the death of a woman on Friday 23 January... More

1 min read

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