Multiple Police cars in a line
21 Jun 2024 8:57am News:
National News

Don’t risk it on the road over Matariki weekend

No matter where you’re heading at Matariki, make sure you get there in one piece. Police are informing motorists to expect the appropriate enforcement action to be taken if you are caught driving in... More

2 min read
Media release - Update
21 Jun 2024 8:54am News:
Waikato

UPDATE: Remains found at Hilcrest property, Hamilton

Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Neilson: A forensic examination of the human remains found at a Hilcrest property on Tuesday 18 June has determined they are pre-European. Police will... More

1 min read
Police Hat Close Up
21 Jun 2024 8:47am News:
Waitematā

Pedestrian dies following Westgate crash

A pedestrian who was critically injured following a serious crash in Westgate last week has died. Police responded to the crash involving the pedestrian and a vehicle on Westgate Drive at 4.23pm on... More

1 min read
Firearm seized following Rotorua incident
20 Jun 2024 8:15pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Two men arrested in relation to Rotorua incident

Attribute to Detective Sergeant Jonathon Brady: Two men are before the courts on violence charges after search warrants in Rotorua which saw a firearm seized. The arrests spring from an incident on... More

1 min read
2024 firearms survey results Page 1
20 Jun 2024 3:56pm News:
National News

Big shift in gun owners’ trust in firearms regulator

Just 18 months after launching as a dedicated firearms regulator for New Zealand, Te Tari Pūreke - Firearms Safety Authority has recorded a big shift in trust and confidence in its work from the... More

3 min read

Kevin Hartley

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Circumstances
Kevin was last seen on the evening of 16/08/2018 in the Scotts Ferry beach area, Rangitikei. His vehicle was located at Scotts Ferry car park at the end of Parewanui Road. Police, his family and friends have concerns for his welfare and continue to appeal for any sightings or information regarding his disappearance. Please call 105 with any information.
Handcuffing 1
20 Jun 2024 1:26pm News:
Central

Caught red-handed in Levin. Man arrested while breaking into cars.

A twenty-one-year-old has been arrested after allegedly breaking into three vehicles in Oxford Street Levin on Wednesday morning in an attempt to steal them. At about 6am yesterday 19 June, police... More

1 min read
Police car in garage 1
20 Jun 2024 1:24pm News:
Counties Manukau

Feeling 22: Serial shoplifter to face charges following Police catch

Police have nabbed another prolific alleged shoplifter in Counties Manukau this week following an investigation into a significant 22 incidents relating to one man. Counties Manukau Area Commander... More

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Police radio on shoulder
20 Jun 2024 1:06pm News:
Counties Manukau

Be aware of an 'investment' that’s too good to be true

Members of the Chinese community are advised to be highly vigilant about an investment scam emerging on some social media. Police are investigating two cases where victims have been conned out of... More

2 min read