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8 Aug 2025 1:58pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Human remains located, Ōpōtiki

An investigation is under way following the discovery of human remains at a beach in Waihau Bay, Ōpōtiki on Friday. More

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Firearms, drugs and cash were located during a search warrant in Patumahoe.
8 Aug 2025 1:19pm News:
Counties Manukau

Police prove better at hide and seek

Two men who allegedly attempted to hide guns, drugs and cash in the engine bay of a car before Police arrived are now reconsidering their actions. More

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Canterbury District Review 2025 - Consultation Document

Date Published: 
August 2025

Canterbury Police District aims to lead the way in being an effectively resourced, flexible and responsive Police service for New Zealand.

This consultation document aims to place appropriate resourcing to demand and provide increased 24/7 coverage whilst maintaining a policing presence in our rural communities. With significant increases to our frontline, we will be a highly visible and adaptive police service, responding to core policing demand and continuing to achieve safer communities, roads and homes.

Results from family harm co-response pilot

Date Published: 
August 2025

This report outlines the findings from the Family Harm co-response teams pilot conducted during 2023-24 in Counties Manukau in partnership with 12 social support agencies.

The report clearly identifies why trust and confidence is important for increased reporting of family harm episodes and recognises how working with partners is critical for improving services for victims.

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8 Aug 2025 6:39am News:
Waikato

11 arrested on active warrants across Waikato

Police have arrested and charged 11 people after an operation targeting alleged offenders with active warrants to arrest in several Waikato towns. More

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John Bagnall has been reported missing
6 Aug 2025 8:16am News:
Auckland City

Help us find John Bagnall

The 57-year-old was reported missing from the Pt Chevalier and Mt Roskill areas on 31 July and there are concerns for his safety. More

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Fantastic four Ride Along stars Steven, Jess, Jake and Sophia on the red carpet with the cinemas, both mobile and stationary.
4 Aug 2025 2:36pm TenOne Magazine

A drive-in with a difference

The curtain has been raised on the sequel to Police-branded buses and train – a former patrol car that's had a dramatic facelift.More

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Dog on rocks scanning horizon
4 Aug 2025 10:58am News:
Tasman

Update – search for Roy Arbon

The search for missing 75-year-old Roy Arbon has moved into a review phase after 10 days of intensive searching, after he left for a walk and did not return. Mr Arbon left on 23 July, ... More

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Dargaville Police are appealing to the public for any information regarding the vehicle pictured.
4 Aug 2025 10:19am News:
Northland

Information sought following Dargaville aggravated robbery

Investigations are continuing after a person was injured and a vehicle stolen from a property on Pouto Road on 18 July. More

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3 Aug 2025 3:45pm News:
Auckland City

Man responsible for number of residential burglaries arrested

A man is before the courts facing a multitude of charges relating to residential burglaries in Auckland, where an estimated $2 million worth of property was stolen. More

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