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21 Apr 2026 11:04am News:
Southern

Police nab alleged fuel thief in Southland

Police in Invercargill have arrested a local man after 855 litres of petrol was stolen from a contractor’s yard over the past month. More

1 min read

Polpics - Waikato AOS training - 20 April 2026

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Submitted by jhex68 on Tue, 21/04/2026 - 9:51am

 Waikato AOS members took to the scrub and bushlands for a recent training session. The squad made use of the pastures traversing the felled tree lines to practice scenarios focused on rural patrolling and dog tracking in an area of Old Mountain Road.

  • Read more about Polpics - Waikato AOS training - 20 April 2026
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21 Apr 2026 8:55am News:
Central

Five retailers facing prosecution for selling nangs

The retailers, from across the Central District, are charged with an offence that carries a fine of up to $500,000 or a maximum term of two year’s imprisonment. More

1 min read
Rowena Walker has been missing since August 2025.
20 Apr 2026 12:57pm News:
Canterbury

Police to search Red Zone area for Rowena

Police in Christchurch have identified an area of interest in the ongoing search for missing 39-year-old Rowena Walker. More

1 min read
Media release - Investigation update v1
20 Apr 2026 9:33am News:
Eastern

Update: Hastings homicide investigation

A homicide investigation is ongoing following the deaths of three people in Hastings on Sunday. More

1 min read
Dirt bike seized
18 Apr 2026 3:19pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Dirt bike ride all the way to court

Police have seized a dirt bike and arrested its rider following dangerous and unlawful behaviour on Taupō roads. More

1 min read
Maritime Auckland - day 1
17 Apr 2026 3:00pm News:
Waitematā

Fishing for trouble

A man has landed himself a court date after he was caught fishing in a protected marine reserve. More

2 min read
Car decals / graphics / stickers - 1
17 Apr 2026 2:58pm News:
Wellington

Don't get scammed by unsolicited gardeners

Police are urging people to be wary of unsolicited tree trimmers or gardeners, after a Masterton man was charged an exorbitant amount for shoddy work. More

1 min read
Have you seen Nathan?
17 Apr 2026 12:33pm News:
Tasman

Have you seen Nathan?

Police are urgently appealing for sightings of Nathan from Motueka, who was last seen on Monday 13 April. More

1 min read
Screengrab from the end of a Police recruitment video that says 'Join us from Australia' and shows the newcops.govt.nz url.
16 Apr 2026 2:27pm TenOne Magazine

Australia campaign delivering results

New Zealand Police continues to encourage police officers across the Tasman to work in New Zealand.More

1 min read
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