Media release - Investigation update v1
1 Apr 2026 2:57pm News:
Central

Arrest in Fielding stabbing

Please attribute the following to Detective Senior Sergeant David Thompson: Police have arrested a man over stabbing two people in Fielding last month. A 20-year-old man will appear in the Palmerston... More

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Car stationary night lights on - 2
1 Apr 2026 2:10pm News:
Waitematā

Man to face court after dangerous driving incident

A dangerous driver is headed to court after he drove on the wrong side of State Highway 1 at excessive speeds before crashing in Auckland overnight. At around 3.15am, Police received multiple reports... More

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Media release - fatal crash
1 Apr 2026 1:10pm News:
Waitematā

Fatal crash, Stanmore Bay

One person has died following a single vehicle crash in Stanmore Bay this morning. Emergency services were called to Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay at around 10.25am. Sadly, one person was pronounced... More

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Rock Solid
1 Apr 2026 1:07pm News:
Northland

Have you seen this boat?

Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate a boat that was stolen from Te Kamo overnight. The 7M Voyager vessel named 'Rock Solid' has a hard top with a black 250hp Mercury outboard motor... More

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Media release - Correction
1 Apr 2026 10:49am News:
Waikato

Correction: Court sentencing brings reminder firearms safety

The media release titled ‘Court sentencing brings reminder of firearms safety’ issued yesterday at 5.13pm transposed two names. The first line should read "Police acknowledge the sentencing handed... More

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Information and advice sent to the Minister and Associate Minister of Police (1 - 28 February 2026)

If you wish to lodge a request for official information relating to the documents listed below, please contact the Minister of Police.

List of document titles that went to the Minister and Associate Minister of Police between 1 - 28 February 2026, recommended for proactive release

 

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Police wants to speak to this person 2
1 Apr 2026 8:33am News:
Eastern

Update: Common Room bar fight, Hastings

Attributable to Detective Sergeant Heath Jones: Police have arrested a second person in relation to a fight at the Common Room bar earlier this month. Police responded to the fight that occurred... More

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Police radio
31 Mar 2026 5:39pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Innocent pups drown after disturbing footage found

Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Cam MacKinnon - Area Response Manager Whakatane Police have acted swiftly to locate the males responsible for allegedly mistreating puppies at the Whakatane River... More

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