Some of the 137 bricks of cocaine recovered
28 Oct 2026 3:28pm News:
Counties Manukau

‘Significant’ discovery of 137kg of cocaine

An investigation is underway after the discovery of an estimated $40 million concealment of cocaine in Auckland. Police were called to a facility in the south Auckland area on Tuesday morning. “Staff... More

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Media release - Appeal for information
28 Oct 2026 1:00pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Kawerau homicide: Appeal for information

Police are continuing the investigation into the death of a woman at a Kawerau address over the weekend and are appealing to the public for information. The woman was located deceased on Sunday... More

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Media release - fatal crash
28 Oct 2026 12:48pm News:
Tasman

Fatal crash – Waihopai Valley

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Marlborough yesterday. Emergency services were called to the single vehicle crash on Waihopai Valley Road at around 10:10am. Upon arrival, a... More

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Handcuff 1
28 Oct 2026 12:41pm News:
Waikato

Teens, a till theft and custody by bedtime

Two teenagers were taken into custody after allegedly stealing a till from a commercial premises on Broadway, Matamata, on Tuesday evening. Police were called around 8.15pm after offenders allegedly... More

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Media release - Appeal for information
28 Oct 2026 11:29am News:
Northland

Dargaville homicide: Appeal for information

Police investigating the murder of Garry Hazelton are appealing to the public for information which may assist enquiries. Operation Trailside was launched on 7 October after the 64-year-old's body was... More

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Consistency Accountability Statement: Gangs (Identified Gangs) Order 2026

Agency responsibleNew Zealand Police
PortfolioPolice
Date finalised22 September 2026
Identification numberREG-2390

Statement of Review

I confirm that New Zealand Police has assessed the above legislation, and the process for developing it, for consistency with the principles of responsible regulation as set out in section 9 of the Regulatory Standards Act 2025. 

Police car light bay at daytime
28 Oct 2026 9:46am News:
Counties Manukau

Theft lands teen in trouble

A teenager faces serious charges after a theft from a Māngere Bridge liquor shop. Police responded to Coronation Road on Tuesday afternoon after the offender had allegedly stolen alcohol and... More

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Thumbs up for a successful rescue
28 Oct 2026 9:09am News:
Northland

Out of the woods: a lucky escape for lost hunter

A man who became separated from his hunting party in remote Northland bush was rescued in the early hours of Monday after a coordinated search effort involving Police and Land Search and Rescue (Land... More

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Police radio on shoulder
28 Oct 2026 9:01am News:
Auckland City

Expired WOF, fresh charges

An expired warrant of fitness and vehicle licence are the least of two Auckland men’s problems, as they face court on drugs and firearms charges. It began as a routine traffic stop on Stoddard Road... More

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