Media release - Update
18 Apr 2024 5:19pm News:
Waitematā

Update on sudden deaths in Waitākere

Police are continuing to investigate two sudden deaths at a Waitākere property. A man and woman were located deceased in a paddock at the Anzac Valley Road address before 7.30am this morning. Police... More

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Police Logo on SRBA
18 Apr 2024 4:24pm News:
Auckland City

NZ caught up in worldwide phishing sting

New Zealand Police joined international authorities to bust open a significant cybercrime operation, which targeted thousands of people worldwide. More

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Media release - name release
18 Apr 2024 4:22pm News:
Canterbury

Name release: Workplace death, Newland, Ashburton District

Police can now name the man who died in a workplace incident in Newland, Ashburton District, on 16 April. He was Henry Wild, aged 22. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this difficult... More

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Rural Area Commander Inspector Peter Cooper presenting Senior Constable Tony Maw with his award.
18 Apr 2024 3:57pm TenOne Magazine

'I just jumped in'

What started as an enjoyable weekend with friends, ended with a dramatic water rescue that earned Senior Constable Tony Maw a prestigious award. More

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Police tape
18 Apr 2024 3:47pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Youths caught on the run following burglary

Swift action by nearby Police officers has resulted in three youths arrested following a burglary in Rotorua this morning. At around 6:30am Police were alerted to a burglary at a store on Tarawera... More

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Multiple Police cars in a line
18 Apr 2024 3:10pm News:
Eastern

Assault in Waipukurau

Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Sally Patrick: A man is in critical condition in hospital following a serious assault in Waipukurau late last night. Police received multiple calls around 11... More

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Police Logo on SRBA
18 Apr 2024 12:30pm News:
Counties Manukau

Police bag three arrests following supermarket burglary

Police have checked another three arrests off their list in Papakura following a brazen supermarket burglary earlier this week. Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Joe Hunter, says while... More

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Breath test 1
18 Apr 2024 10:59am News:
Eastern

Go steady on the Finest Wine at SIX60’s concerts

Attribute to Area Prevention Manager Inspector Darren Paki: Police are preparing for SIX60 fans to hit Tairāwhiti for concerts in Gisborne and Tokomaru, but are urging people to plan ahead. We want... More

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Police radio
18 Apr 2024 10:55am News:
Central

Fourth person charged for murder of Damon O’Rourke

Attributable to Detective Inspector Craig Sheridan: A fourth man has been charged with murder in relation to the death of Palmerston North man Damon O’Rourke earlier this year. Emergency services were... More

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