Police radio on shoulder
15 Jul 2022 12:33pm News:
Central

Man charged in relation to Otaki assault

A 43-year-old man has been arrested and charged following a serious assault in Otaki earlier this month. In the early hours of Saturday 9 July, the man has allegedly entered a residential property... More

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The Mazda Demio used in the burglary
15 Jul 2022 10:25am News:
Wellington

Police appeal for information following Brooklyn ram-raid burglary

Statement to be attributed to Detective Sergeant Scott Rankin: Police are appealing to the public for information about a burglary that occurred in Brooklyn, Wellington, on 13 July. The Cellar Room... More

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Media release - Investigation update v1
15 Jul 2022 8:51am News:
Eastern

Police presence continues in Tairāwhiti following homicide

Police continue to have a significant visible presence in Tairāwhiti, and further up the East Coast, following the recent homicide of 25-year-old Chephar Hollis-Brown. Police have been conducting... More

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Police radio
15 Jul 2022 8:34am News:
Waikato

Correction: Have you seen John Mills?

A previous release appealing for sightings of missing man John Mills listed the licence plate number incorrectly. The correct plate details are YD4731. Police apologise for any confusion caused. ENDS... More

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Seized ammunition
15 Jul 2022 6:45am News:
Central

Taranaki Police seize firearms, stolen vehicles and drugs in Op Cobalt

The public can expect to see increased policing of gang members in public places to prevent and disrupt unlawful behaviour and enable the community to feel safe. More

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Operational dog - day
14 Jul 2022 9:33pm News:
Canterbury

Police thank members of the public after dog handler and their dog assaulted

“Thankfully, the dog handler and their dog are not seriously injured and are safely at home, recuperating with their whānau.” More

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Media release - name release
14 Jul 2022 7:39pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Name release - fatal crash, Rotokawa

Police can now name the woman who died following a crash in Rotokawa on Tuesday 12 July. She was Violet Mihi Atkins, 38, of Taupo. Police extend their condolences to her loved ones. Enquiries into the... More

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Police car in garage 1
14 Jul 2022 5:17pm News:
Eastern

Appeal for information following fatal crash in Hastings

Police urge that anyone who may have witnessed a crash on Tuesday 12 July where one person died on Pakowhai Road, come forward and speak with Police. This is a tragic incident and any information... More

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Millions in assets restrained and more than 60 charges laid, following months-long investigation into money laundering.
14 Jul 2022 4:41pm News:
National News

Operation Bush: Millions in assets restrained and more than 60 charges laid, following months-long investigation into money laundering

A Police operation has dismantled a sophisticated drug dealing and money laundering operation across the North Island. More

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