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Screengrab from the end of a Police recruitment video that says 'Join us from Australia' and shows the newcops.govt.nz url.
16 Apr 2026 2:27pm TenOne Magazine

Australia campaign delivering results

New Zealand Police continues to encourage police officers across the Tasman to work in New Zealand.More

1 min read
Constable Sian Toelau reunites Otis with his dog walkers.
15 Apr 2026 1:19pm News:
Counties Manukau

Offender in the doghouse after vehicle theft

A man who stole a vehicle with a dog inside and drove dangerously across Auckland will now face court. More

1 min read
Police radio
14 Apr 2026 5:53pm News:
National News

Recent high road toll has Police urging caution to drivers

Nine people have lost their lives in crashes since Friday 10 April, and there have been many more serious crashes – some sadly involving young people. More

1 min read
Ring 1
14 Apr 2026 3:55pm News:
Eastern

Stolen rings found during search, Gisborne

Police want to find the owners of three rings recovered during a search warrant in Gisborne. More

1 min read
Eagle 1
14 Apr 2026 1:00pm News:
Waitematā

Man to front court following laser strike

Police are condemning a man’s actions, after the Police Eagle helicopter suffered a laser strike in the early hours of Tuesday. More

1 min read
District Prevention Manager Inspector Kelly Farrant and Hoani General Manager Jason Paahi hongi and harirū.
14 Apr 2026 10:30am TenOne Magazine

Mahi tahi

How a significant new partnership in West Auckland is helping strengthen the collective response to family harm.More

2 min read
Media release - media advisory
13 Apr 2026 3:07pm News:
National News

MEDIA ADVISORY: More police for New Zealand

Media are invited to the Wing 394 Reverend Tieki Kaa recruit graduation on Thursday 16 April. More

1 min read
Senior Sergeant Clem Armstrong returns $40,000 worth of drilling equipment to a Northland worker.
13 Apr 2026 12:59pm News:
Northland

Cleared for arrest: aerodrome burglar lands in Police custody

A Northland man has been charged in connection with more than $250,000 of damage to aircraft, following a burglary at the Kaikohe Gliding Club. More

2 min read
Two climbers await rescue on a mountainside near Sabre Peak. Credit / Southern Lakes Helicopters
10 Apr 2026 4:27pm News:
Southern

Two climbers rescued near Sabre Peak, Fiordland National Park

Police are praising rescue staff who have retrieved two climbers from a precarious mountainside near Sabre Peak in Fiordland National Park. More

2 min read
Police located a .22 semiautomatic rifle inside a bag.
10 Apr 2026 10:45am News:
Waitematā

Police make arrests as pressure continues on gangs in firearms investigations

Police in west Auckland made several arrests in separate operations focusing on firearms offending, all in a morning’s work. More

2 min read
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