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1 Jul 2023 2:34pm News:
Counties Manukau

Youths arrested following robberies in Tāmaki Makaurau

Attributable to Inspector Jason Homan: Four youths have been taken into custody following two aggravated robberies in Tāmaki Makaurau this morning. The first occurred at a commercial premises on Mahia... More

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Media release - Update
30 Jun 2023 2:55pm News:
Wellington

UPDATE - Aggravated robbery, Lower Hutt

A 48-year-old man has been arrested in relation to an aggravated robbery in Naenae on Sunday, 11 June. At around 9.30pm a man entered the Naenae Hotel and presented a weapon at bar staff. The man... More

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Media release - media advisory
30 Jun 2023 2:29pm News:
National News

Media advisory – Police Media Centre to close early, Friday 30 June

The Police Media Centre will close early today (Friday 30 June) due to staff illness. Our media team will be available to respond to urgent media queries only until 7pm. We will do our best to respond... More

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30 Jun 2023 2:03pm News:
Eastern

Police arrest person in relation to Operation Kotare

One person is facing a charge of supplying methamphetamine, following the execution of a number of search warrants in relation to Operation Kotare. Operation Kotare is an investigation into the supply... More

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30 Jun 2023 12:38pm News:
Canterbury

Prolific Christchurch burglar arrested

A 26-year-old man has been arrested in relation to a number of burglaries, which have occurred in the Christchurch Hill suburbs over the past two months. Yesterday, the Christchurch Police Tactical... More

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Fire and Police - Day
30 Jun 2023 12:30pm News:
Wellington

Arrest following suspicious fires, Wellington

A 25-year-old man has been arrested following a series of suspicious fires in Wellington last week. The fires occurred at Central Fire Station Oriental Parade and two separate Roxburgh Street... More

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Proactive release of information about the establishment of Te Tari Pūreke

The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on Christchurch masjidain identified that the firearms system in New Zealand needed to improve. The government announced in November 2021 that a dedicated firearms unit would be established in Police to take over firearms regulatory activities.

Te Tari Pūreke – Firearms Safety Authority, is a Branded Business Unit within Police and was launched on 30 November 2022. Te Tari Pūreke is responsible for delivering a more efficient and effective risk-based arms control system.