Proactive release of papers relating to the Gangs Act (Identified Gangs) Order 2026

The Cabinet paper Gangs (Identified Gangs) Order 2026 sought Cabinet authorisation to submit the Gangs (Identified Gangs) Order 2026 to the Executive Council. The Order added the “Never Snitch Krew” to the list of identified gangs in Schedule 2 of the Gangs Act 2024 on 27 October 2026.

The Gangs Act applies to groups listed as identified gangs providing for: 

The New Lynn Beat Team
11 Nov 2026 1:17pm News:
Waitematā

New Beat Team hits the streets in New Lynn

Police are stepping up their presence in West Auckland with the launch of a dedicated suburban Beat Team in New Lynn, hitting the streets from today. Building on the success of the Henderson Beat Team... More

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Hats in air celebrate
11 Nov 2026 10:35am News:
National News

Media advisory: 117 new constables to graduate this week

Media are invited to two recruit wing graduations.  What: Graduations of the New Zealand Police Recruit Wings 401 (82 graduates) and 402 (35 graduates).  Who: For families and friends to celebrate... More

2 min read
Media release - homicide inquiry
11 Nov 2026 7:21am News:
Waikato

Homicide investigation into death at Frankton address

Attribute to Detective Inspector Stephen Ambler: Hamilton Police have arrested a person following the death of a man at a property in Frankton overnight. Emergency services were called to a Campbell... More

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Media release - fatal crash
10 Nov 2026 7:54pm News:
Canterbury

Fatal crash: Rangiora

Attribute to Senior Sergeant Hamish Keer-Keer: Police can confirm one person has died following a crash just north of Rangiora this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash... More

1 min read
10 Nov 2026 5:52pm Alerts:
Canterbury

Crash closes Cones Road, north of Rangiora

Description of occurrence Cones Road, just north of Rangiora is currently blocked following a crash. The two-vehicle crash near the Milton Ave intersection was reported at around 5:15pm. Initial indications are that there are... More

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Multiple Police cars in a line
10 Nov 2026 5:24pm News:
Canterbury

Drugs and cash seized following vehicle stops in Canterbury overnight

Three people have been arrested, along with more than $80,000 in cash, and cannabis and methamphetamine seized in two separate unrelated incidents in Canterbury overnight. Detective Senior Sergeant... More

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Do you recognise this woman?
10 Nov 2026 2:26pm News:
Auckland City

Do you recognise this woman?

Police are seeking the public’s help identifying the woman seen in this photo. We believe she may be able to assist us with our ongoing investigation into a robbery on Great North Road, Avondale on 14... More

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Police are asking for information on the whereabouts of Nike Toetau.
10 Nov 2026 2:18pm News:
Auckland City

Warrant to arrest: Niko Toetau

Police are seeking Niko Toetau, who has warrants for his arrest. The 34-year-old is wanted for violence-related offending and is actively avoiding Police. He is believed to be within the wider... More

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