Drivers are increasingly under the influence of nitrous oxide
26 Feb 2026 1:07pm News:
National News

Police and Health warn of dangers of nitrous oxide

Police and the Ministry of Health are working together in response to growing concerns about the misuse of nitrous oxide, particularly when used by drivers. More

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Police radio on shoulder
26 Feb 2026 11:35am News:
Central

Update: Water search and rescue Palmerston North

Attribute to Palmerston North Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Phil Ward: The search for a man missing in the Manawatū River is continuing today. Search conditions are better than yesterday - the... More

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Car stationary night lights on - 1
26 Feb 2026 11:13am News:
Auckland City

Patrol catches alleged fraudster

An alleged fraud offender’s numbers were up after he was caught up with by a late-night patrol. The Auckland City Beat Team were assisting with mobile patrolling in the Mount Albert area this morning... More

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IPCA Ruling
26 Feb 2026 10:28am News:
Auckland City

Police acknowledge IPCA findings on care in custody

Police acknowledge the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s findings into an incident in 2023 where a man self-harmed while in Police custody. The incident occurred on 6 October 2023 at the Auckland... More

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Some of the illicit substances found.
26 Feb 2026 10:16am TenOne Magazine

Dealer's plans foiled

Proactive work and a keen nose ruin what could have been a profitable road trip for drug dealer. More

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Handcuffing 1
26 Feb 2026 10:07am News:
Waikato

Shooting incident, three arrested, Te Kauwhata

Three people are due in court today following a shooting incident in Te Kauwhata, north of Huntly. Police received a call shortly before 7am on Saturday 21 February reporting that a man had presented... More

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Police radio
26 Feb 2026 8:13am News:
Bay of Plenty

Seven rescued from Waikato River

Seven people were successfully rescued from the Waikato River on Wednesday night, after Police received reports of several people struggling in the water. More

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