Police radio on shoulder
14 May 2024 2:14pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Three arrests made, Firearm seized, Rotorua

Attributable to Inspector Herby Ngawhika, Rotorua Area Commander: Three people have been taken into custody and a firearm seized following two recent incidents in Rotorua. At around 8:35pm Sunday 12... More

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Warrant to Arrest - Tegin Church
14 May 2024 1:14pm News:
Wellington

Warrant to Arrest: Have you seen Tegin Church?

Wellington Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Tegin Church, who is wanted for breaching bail conditions. Tegin has an active warrant to arrest and was last seen in the Porirua area... More

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Police radio on shoulder
14 May 2024 1:06pm News:
Counties Manukau

Update on fatal fire in Hillpark

A scene examination is continuing this afternoon following a fire in Hillpark yesterday morning where two people died. Police were called to the scene on Freshney Place at around 6.55am. Despite... More

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National Gang Unit announced
14 May 2024 11:47am News:
National News

Police to establish new National Gang Unit and frontline teams to increase pressure on gangs

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has today revealed plans to establish both national and frontline gang-focused units to combat offending and intimidation by gangs. More

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IPCA Ruling
14 May 2024 10:09am News:
Central

Police acknowledge IPCA report into use of force, Palmerston North

Police acknowledge the report by the Independent Police Conduct Authority that found Police were justified in their use of force to prevent a man from escaping from Police, in Palmerston North on 4... More

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Media release - Investigation update v2
13 May 2024 6:42pm News:
Eastern

Arrest made in 2019 homicide of Kathleen Kawana

Attributable to Detective Inspector Dave de Lange: Police have arrested a 47 year old Flaxmere man and charged him with murder in relation to the death of Kathleen Kawana. Kathleen disappeared from... More

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Operation briefing
13 May 2024 5:31pm News:
Counties Manukau

Arrests made as part of Police operation monitoring funeral proceedings

Four arrests were made as part of a Police operation in Counties Manukau on Monday. More

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Stabicraft 1450

Location stolen from
Auckland
Description of stolen boat

Aluminium open boat with blue and silver hull, Serial No: 145020051

Description of stolen motor
Evinrude 50HP, Serial No: 05556253
Police car in garage 1
13 May 2024 4:30pm News:
Central

Police appealing for information following concerning vehicle theft

Police investigating the concerning theft of a vehicle in Waitara over the weekend are seeking information. The vehicle stolen had a baby inside which was since located and is safe. Around 12:10pm on... More

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