Car stationary night lights on - 1
20 Oct 2022 12:28pm News:
Auckland City

Fifteen arrested after fleeing driver incidents across Auckland

The 15 people apprehended were aged between 11 and 16. More

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He Toa Taumata Rau lit up at night.
20 Oct 2022 12:06pm TenOne Magazine

A beacon to bravery

New Zealand Police Museum opens memorial honouring the brave. More

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Police car in garage 1
20 Oct 2022 11:47am News:
Tasman

A happy end to search for missing woman

Attribute to Senior Sergeant Brent Cook Police would like to thank Land Search and Rescue volunteers who helped in the search for a woman missing for hours in bush in the Haast area. The woman, who... More

1 min read
Traffic stop day - 1
20 Oct 2022 11:23am News:
National News

Expect to see Police on North Island highways

Police will be out in force patrolling major North Island routes this weekend in a co-ordinated operation across five Police districts. The operation will stretch almost the entire length of the North... More

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Radar check day - 2
20 Oct 2022 11:18am News:
National News

Police to have strong presence on highways at Labour Weekend

There will be a significant, highly visible presence of Police on major highways throughout the country this Labour Weekend in an effort to deter unsafe driver behaviour. Labour Weekend traffic is... More

2 min read
Media release - homicide inquiry
20 Oct 2022 11:17am News:
Eastern

Police caution those helping person of interest, Flaxmere homicide

Hawke’s Bay Police would like to caution the associates of the person of interest in the homicide investigation of Darcy Strickland. If you are found to be harbouring or assisting this individual, you... More

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Media release - name release
20 Oct 2022 10:44am News:
Tasman

Name release - fatal crash, Charleston

Police can now name the man who died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 6 near Charleston on 15 October. He was Luke Henry Douglas, 37. Police extend their condolences to his family and... More

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Objectionable publications - Police Manual chapter

This Police Manual chapter details key provisions in the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993 (FVPCA). It outlines Police powers when acting as Inspectors of Publications under the FVPCA, and the elements of key offences under the FVPCA. It also outlines the new offence of indecent communication with a young person, details the approvals required before prosecutions can be commenced, and outlines restrictions relating to the 'Clean Slate Scheme' on the sharing of information with other agencies.