A photo of the search area on Tuesday.
6 May 2025 8:12pm News:
Southern

Rescue teams keeping positive in search for missing tramper

A large-scale search and rescue operation has continued today in Milford Sound, for a man who has been missing since late on Sunday night. The solo tramper failed to return after a planned day trip to... More

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Sergeant on computer
6 May 2025 4:40pm News:
National News

Firearms Registry cracks 400,000th firearm

Te Tari Pureke – Firearms Safety Authority says the 400,000th firearm was one of more than 1000 guns added to the Registry in one day, on 1 May. More

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The seized cocaine had a street value in excess of $9 million.
6 May 2025 4:13pm News:
Canterbury

Significant cocaine seizure leads to arrests across NZ

More than 25kg of the Class A controlled drug was seized, with a street value in excess of NZ$9 million. More

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Police shirts
6 May 2025 2:31pm News:
Wellington

Man before the courts after incident in Masterton

Attributable to Inspector Nick Thom, Wairarapa Area Commander, A 25-year-old man is before the courts following an incident in Masterton. On Monday 5 May, Police were called to Lincoln Road about 12... More

1 min read
Media release - homicide inquiry
6 May 2025 1:29pm News:
Counties Manukau

Homicide investigation launched in Manurewa

A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Manurewa this morning. Emergency services were called to a Mahia Road property just before 10am following a report of a... More

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All trucks stop sign
6 May 2025 1:08pm News:
Southern

Police stress safety to heavy vehicle drivers

Southland Police are reminding heavy motor vehicle drivers of the importance of road safety as the country makes its way towards winter. “There have already been a couple of crashes involving trucks... More

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Police Emergency tape with car - 5
6 May 2025 12:58pm News:
Southern

Witnesses sought after suspicious fire in Bluff

Police are appealing for information following a suspicious car fire in Bluff on Sunday 4 May. About 3.40pm, a Ford Courier ute was set alight while it was parked on Marine Parade. The vehicle... More

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Police Logo on SRBA
6 May 2025 10:02am News:
National News

Police and Health NZ continue to implement mental health response changes

Phase Two of the Police Mental Health Response Change Programme is set to be extended with a second group of districts implementing Phase Two from 19 May. More

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