Moving day
29 May 2026 3:51pm News:
Waikato

Moooving day - Waikato motorists urged to drive with care

Waikato Police are urging motorists to drive with care and patience as June 1 approaches – the traditional seasonal changeover for dairy farmers to move stock, staff and homes to other farms for the... More

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Dismantled vehicle
29 May 2026 2:45pm News:
Canterbury

Operation Spear pumping the brakes on illegal chop-shop in Christchurch

Canterbury Police have crashed an alleged steal-and-strip operation, arresting a local business owner now accused of dismantling a multitude of stolen vehicles for parts to be shipped overseas. A 48... More

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Car stationary night lights on - 1
29 May 2026 1:36pm News:
Northland

Close call in Whangārei

Swerving in front of Police turned out to be a case of ‘right place, right time’ for a Whangārei man having a heart attack on Monday. Senior Sergeant Rene Rakete, Whangārei Response Manager, says at... More

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Generic male and female officers - day - 1
29 May 2026 11:48am News:
Central

Thief’s expensive roadie stalled

Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Shaun Jones, Whanganui Police An alleged career shoplifter who amassed over $35,000 in clothing and other stock from businesses all over the lower North Island was... More

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Media release - Investigation update v2
29 May 2026 7:40am News:
Canterbury

Update 5 – Fatal house fire, Mairehau

Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan: Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) investigating the fatal house fire on Whitehall Street, on 14 May 2026 have determined the fire is... More

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Road check point day 2
29 May 2026 6:13am News:
National News

Stay safe on our roads this King's Birthday weekend

New Zealand Police, Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Hato Hone St John are urging all road users to seriously consider your safety and the safety of others when travelling this long weekend.... More

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Car stationary night lights on - 1
28 May 2026 2:51pm News:
Waitematā

Breakdown lands offender in Police hands

A motorcyclist snapped speeding before failing to stop for Police is now facing more breakdowns than one following an early morning ride. Just before 3am the Police Eagle helicopter was in Te Atatū... More

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Firearm found in vehicle
28 May 2026 12:27pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Police stop net hunting rifle, knife, ammo, and drugs

Attributable to Senior Sergeant Roger Schreuder Bay of Plenty Police District Command Centre Two men will face court following an early morning Police stop which found them to be in possession of a... More

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