Media release - Update
23 Oct 2026 7:07am News:
Auckland City

Update: Wanted man arrested

Police can confirm a 22-year-old sought for failing to return to prison is back in custody. He failed to return to prison after being granted compassionate bail by the courts. The 22-year-old man was... More

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Car with lights on surburban street at dusk
22 Oct 2026 5:08pm News:
Eastern

Two arrested following Hawke’s Bay burglaries

Two youths have been arrested in relation to three alleged burglaries of commercial properties in Havelock North, Hawke’s Bay. The burglaries occurred in the early hours of Wednesday 7 October. The... More

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Media release - fatal crash
22 Oct 2026 3:32pm News:
Canterbury

Fatal crash, Lewis Pass Road

Attributable to Senior Sergeant Hamish Keer-Keer: One person has died following a crash on Lewis Pass Road this afternoon. Emergency services were notified at 1.05pm that a car had gone off the road... More

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Media release - Investigation update v1
22 Oct 2026 1:41pm News:
Canterbury

Further charge laid in relation to Braydon Hepworth's death

A 34-year-old Christchurch man has been charged in relation to the disappearance and subsequent death of 21-year-old Braydon Hepworth. The man is facing charges relating to the concealment of Braydon... More

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Annual Report 2026

The 2025/26 Annual Report explains how Police delivered services, advanced priorities and used public resources to support safer communities. It includes performance results, operational activity, financial information and the wider context affecting delivery.

Man facing prosecution in relation to pāua catch
22 Oct 2026 12:10pm News:
Central

Man facing prosecution in relation to pāua catch

Attribute to South Taranaki Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Andrew Russ: A man is facing prosecution action after being found with nearly 15 times the legal daily limit of pāua in Pihama, South... More

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Police Hat Close Up
22 Oct 2026 11:51am News:
Waitematā

Critical incident, Massey

A man is in serious condition after being shot by Police as a firearms incident was brought to a conclusion in Massey on Wednesday night. Police had earlier responded to emergency calls that this man... More

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22 Oct 2026 11:30am Alerts:
Eastern

Update: Traffic delays, Bay View and Westshore

Description of occurrence Police are lifting cordons in the Bay View and Westshore areas and traffic should be flowing again. Enquiries are ongoing to locate the person of interest. We would like to thank the public for their... More

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22 Oct 2026 10:55am Alerts:
Eastern

Traffic delays, Bay View and Westshore

Description of occurrence Motorists in the Bay View and Westshore areas are advised to expect delays due to a Police operation. Officers are working to locate a person wanted by Police and there may be disruptions to traffic... More

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