Media release - fatal crash
11 Oct 2025 5:49pm News:
Southern

Fatal crash north of Palmerston, Waitaki District

One person has died following a motorcycle crash north of Palmerston in Waitaki District this afternoon. Police were alerted to the crash at the intersection of Horse Range Road and Trotters Gorge... More

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Stabicraft 1450

Location stolen from
Gisborne
Description of stolen boat

Name: "Young Nick", "Eastland Port" sticker on side, Helm station on the starboard side.

Description of stolen motor
Mercury outboard, 60hp, black, Serial Number: IF60453GZ
Missing Rotorua man Jayleb-Che
10 Oct 2025 5:45pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Police continue to appeal for information on missing man Jayleb-Che

Police are continuing the search for missing Tokoroa man Jayleb-Che, but have serious concerns for his welfare. The 36-year-old has been missing since Tuesday 30 September, and Police have been... More

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Handcuffing 1
10 Oct 2025 5:08pm News:
Waikato

Arrest made after armed restaurant robbery, Hamilton

Police have arrested a man for the robbery of a Hamilton restaurant on Father’s Day. Staff at Smith & McKenzie Steak House restaurant in Chartwell were preparing for a busy day ahead when three people... More

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Processing arrest - 1
10 Oct 2025 2:34pm News:
Northland

Youth lands in Court following stolen car incident

A stolen vehicle has landed a teenager in court following a combined effort from Police and the public. At about 4.45pm on Wednesday, a Whangārei woman reported her vehicle stolen after visiting... More

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Police seized over 500kgs of cannabis plants at Auckland address
10 Oct 2025 2:06pm News:
Auckland City

Auckland Police shut down large-scale cannabis grow operation

A man is facing charges after police seized over 500kgs of cannabis, during a series of search warrants executed throughout Auckland City West on Thursday 9 October. Additionally, police located a... More

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Police Logo on SRBA
10 Oct 2025 11:17am News:
National News

Man charged in relation to threats against MP

Police have arrested and charged a 19-year-old Gisborne man in relation to a series of death threats made against a Member of Parliament earlier this year. The threats were received in March 2025 and... More

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A number of firearms have been seized following a search warrant at a Henderson property.
10 Oct 2025 10:49am News:
Waitematā

Homemade firearms seized during search warrant

A cache of firearms has been seized following a search warrant at a Henderson property. On Wednesday, Police received information about potential firearms at a property on Kingsdale Road and, with the... More

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