Police radio
1 Sep 2023 9:47am News:
Wellington

Unexplained death, Brooklyn, Wellington

Police are making enquiries after a sudden death yesterday in Brooklyn. About 3:45pm, Police were called after a man was located deceased in Tanera Park, Brooklyn. An investigation into the... More

1 min read
Media release - fatal crash
1 Sep 2023 9:24am News:
Bay of Plenty

Fatal crash name release, Ruatahana Road, Minginui

Police can now confirm that a woman has been located deceased following a crash involving a single vehicle, on Ruatahuna Road, Minginui, Whakatane. The woman was 32-year-old Natalie Pedesvova from the... More

1 min read
Kirsa Jensen, who disappeared while out riding her horse in Napier in 1983.
1 Sep 2023 9:10am TenOne Magazine

Remembering Kirsa – 40 years on

Police reflect on the unsolved mystery disappearance of schoolgirl Kirsa Jensen in Hawke's Bay. More

2 min read
Multiple Police cars in a line
1 Sep 2023 8:49am News:
Counties Manukau

Male sought by Police identified

Counties Manukau Police can advise a male previously sought in relation to an incident outside Middlemore Hospital on 14 August has been identified. We thank those members of the public who provided... More

1 min read
Police Logo on SRBA
1 Sep 2023 7:58am News:
Auckland City

Homicide investigation launched, Mount Roskill

Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Ash Matthews, Auckland City CIB: A homicide investigation is underway in Mount Roskill, following a man’s death in the early hours of this morning. Police... More

1 min read
Police radio
31 Aug 2023 6:49pm News:
Eastern

Update - serious crash, Waimarama

One person has died following the earlier single motorbike crash on Waimarama Road, Waimarama. The road has now re-opened following a Serious Crash Unit scene examination. Police thank motorists for... More

1 min read

People in mental distress presenting via 111: transitioning to a multi-agency response - Proactive Cabinet paper release

This Cabinet paper has been prepared by the Ministry of Health, Te Whatu Ora and New Zealand Police on behalf of the Minister of Health and the Minister of Police.

The paper sought Cabinet approval to develop a five-year plan to transition from a Police-led response to a multi-agency approach to supporting people in mental distress presenting via 111.

On 28 August 2023, the People in mental distress presenting via 111: transitioning to a multi-agency response was confirmed by Cabinet.

Police radio on shoulder
31 Aug 2023 3:11pm News:
Wellington

Police appeal for information following Firearms incident, Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt

Hutt Valley Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed or has any information that may assist Police in our investigation following a firearms incident in Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt early this... More

1 min read