We did it! A congratulatory hug between wingmates
31 Jul 2025 5:19pm News:
National News

The graduation of eighty-seven officers sees surge of new talent

Twenty-five of our newest constables speak more than one language and 20 have completed university degrees or postgraduate qualifications. More

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Polpics Central SAREX - 31 July 2025

Submitted by jhex68 on Thu, 31/07/2025 - 3:59pm

Manawatū SAR Squad recently hosted their annual SAREX training exercise in the Hardings Park area of Palmerston North, which has been a hotspot over the past year with several rescues for injured and lost hikers. It was a joint operation with about 50 volunteers from Palmerston North and Horowhenua LandSAR groups and AREC (amateur radio).

Operation Matata I
31 Jul 2025 3:16pm News:
National News

Operation Matata: ‘Significant threat’ exposed in second phase of smuggling operation

A joint Police-Customs investigation has unravelled a major transnational organised crime syndicate working with local gangs to import significant quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine into New... More

3 min read
31 Jul 2025 3:03pm News:
Central

Drugs, cash and a gun seized in Pahiatua

A 36-year-old man faces a range of charges after Police seized cash, cannabis, methamphetamine and a stolen firearm in Pahiatua yesterday. About 1.50pm yesterday, Police observed and then stopped a... More

1 min read
Police Hat Close Up
31 Jul 2025 2:30pm News:
Waikato

Hamilton homicide: A statement on behalf of the family

Police investigating the death of Tyreece Te Pairi are issuing a statement on behalf of his family. They ask media to respect their privacy while they grieve. Statement issued on behalf of the family... More

1 min read
Three motorbikes were seized from a property in Whangārei this morning.
31 Jul 2025 2:28pm News:
Northland

Man arrested, bikes seized following aggravated robbery

Police investigating an aggravated robbery in Kensington earlier this month have arrested one person and seized a number of motorbikes. More

1 min read
31 Jul 2025 12:38pm News:
Canterbury

Appeal for information following aggravated robbery, Burnside

Police are appealing for any information that could help locate the vehicle pictured, or any witnesses that may have information, following an aggravated robbery of a young person on Friday 18 July... More

1 min read