Missing man, Stuart
31 Dec 2025 11:55am News:
Auckland City

Have you seen Stuart?

Police are asking for the public's help finding Stuart, who has been reported missing from Central Auckland. Stuart has been out of touch with his family for quite some time now, which is out of... More

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Media release - fatal crash
31 Dec 2025 11:31am News:
Tasman

Update: Serious crash, State Highway 1, Ohau Point

Police can now advise one person has died following a crash on State Highway 1 at Ohau Point this morning. A second person sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to hospital. Travel will be... More

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Media release - Investigation update v1
31 Dec 2025 9:50am News:
Eastern

Teishallia Te Paea homicide - further appeal for information

To be attributed to Detective Inspector Martin James, Eastern District Manager Criminal Investigations: Police continue to make enquiries into the death of Teishallia Te Paea and are seeking... More

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Media release - fatal crash
31 Dec 2025 8:05am News:
Waikato

Fatal crash, Orini, Waikato

One person has died following a crash in Orini, Waikato early this morning. Police were called to the single vehicle crash, at the intersection of Orini Road and McConnell Road, around 12:30am. Sadly... More

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Senior Constable Grant Watts MNZM
31 Dec 2025 6:06am News:
National News

Royal recognition for Youth Aid officer

Senior Constable Grant Watts, based at Palmerston North, is made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to New Zealand Police and youth. More

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Media release - fatal crash
30 Dec 2025 6:56pm News:
Eastern

Fatal crash: Tangoio

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Tangoio earlier today. The single vehicle crash on State Highway 2 was reported just after 11:40am. The sole occupant of the vehicle died at... More

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Corner of Whatatutu and Matawai roads
30 Dec 2025 5:34pm News:
Eastern

Man charged, vehicle impounded after antisocial road user activity

Police arrested and charged a 20-year-old man following an antisocial road user gathering in Gisborne. More

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Media release - name release
30 Dec 2025 4:14pm News:
Central

Name release, New Plymouth house fire

Police can now release the name of the person who died following a house fire in Trelawney Crescent, New Plymouth on 24 December. He was 49-year-old Dion Thompson, of New Plymouth. Our thoughts are... More

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More stolen goods
30 Dec 2025 3:49pm News:
Waikato

Local insight and fast action leads to recovery of stolen goods

Local knowledge and quick thinking by police in Hamilton helps recover more than $1700 worth of stolen groceries in the city. More

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