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4 Sep 2025 10:14am News:
Counties Manukau

Police arrest pair after yard burglary

Fence hoppers trying to escape proved no barrier for Police, who arrested two men this morning for burglary. At around 3.12am, Police received a report of two men allegedly carrying out a burglary at... More

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Police Hat Close Up
3 Sep 2025 7:18pm News:
Waikato

Body found in search for missing man, Thames

Police searching for missing man Jared have located a body in the Coromandel area. The body was located yesterday evening while searching near the Coromandel Peninsula. While formal identification is... More

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Officer in bush - day 1
3 Sep 2025 2:25pm News:
Eastern

Be prepared before heading into the bush this spring

As New Zealand makes its way out of winter, Police are reminding people to take the right equipment when going tramping and hunting. “We’re lucky to have great access to the outdoors, across the... More

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Line up
3 Sep 2025 12:09pm News:
National News

Next Auckland recruit wing confirmed for February

Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers has announced a new recruit wing will be starting at the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) Auckland Campus on 9 February next year. This will be the second group... More

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Media release - Update
3 Sep 2025 11:57am News:
Bay of Plenty

Correction: Further arrests made in relation to murder of Zain Taikato Fox

An earlier release contained an incorrect date in relation to the death of Zain Takato Fox. The correct date that Zain Taikato Fox died was 26 July. We sincerely apologise for this error. We ask media... More

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Media release - media advisory
3 Sep 2025 10:56am News:
National News

Media Advisory: 83 new police officers on their way to districts

Media are invited to the 387 Jude Simpson MNZM recruit wing graduation. What: Graduation of the New Zealand Police 387 Recruit Wing. Who: For families and friends to celebrate with the newly attested... More

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Rotorua Police officer
3 Sep 2025 10:53am News:
Bay of Plenty

Rotorua Police target illegal trail bike riders

Please attribute to Senior Sergeant John Stapleford, Rotorua Road Policing Coordinator: One person has pleaded guilty to driving in a dangerous manner after Rotorua Police investigated illegal... More

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New Taradale Police Station concept design 1
3 Sep 2025 7:32am News:
Eastern

New police base for Taradale

The new base’s construction is expected to start on site in late January 2026 and be completed and ready for staff to move in by the end of April 2026. More

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