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10 Apr 2026 12:51pm News:
Central

Burglars strike twice in a night in New Plymouth

A late-night burglary attempt in New Plymouth ended with three young adults and one youth in custody after being caught by Police for unlawfully being in not just one, but two, buildings. Around 12... More

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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

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Media release - Investigation update v1
10 Apr 2026 9:34am News:
Southern

Youth arrested for Southland burglaries and fuel thefts

Police have arrested a 17-year-old and say the swift response should be a warning to anyone considering stealing fuel. More

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Media release - Appeal for information
10 Apr 2026 9:31am News:
Central

Police investigating fuel theft from Marton business

Police are investigating the theft of about 3000 litres of diesel from a Marton business this week. The theft happened on Tuesday, between 4.20am and 4.50am and was reported at 8am. Sergeant Wayne... More

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Media release - Appeal for information
10 Apr 2026 8:33am News:
Central

Appeal for information following fatal mobility scooter crash, New Plymouth

Attribute to Detective Sophie Gurnsey: Police are appealing for information following a fatal mobility scooter crash in Blagdon, New Plymouth, last month. On Thursday 5 March at around 4.15pm, Police... More

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9 Apr 2026 3:27pm News:
Wellington

Sudden death on Malone Road, Lower Hutt, Wellington

Police are in attendance at a sudden death on Malone Road. At 8.15am, a report was received of a man being located on the ground outside an address. Emergency services at the scene have confirmed the... More

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Police radio
9 Apr 2026 2:37pm News:
Wellington

Police dog unit helps lead to quick arrests in Wellington ram-raid

A Police dog unit was hot on the scent of four young males this morning in Miramar, which saw them taken into custody within an hour. Police were called shortly after 2:10am to reports of multiple... More

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