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19 Aug 2025 8:22am News:
Central

Driver involved in dangerous overtaking incident summonsed, car impounded

To be attributed to Inspector Mike Brooklands, Manager - Commercial Vehicle and Safety Team: A driver involved in a dangerous overtaking incident on the Whakapapa Access Road last weekend has been... More

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18 Aug 2025 5:44pm News:
Counties Manukau

Police recover bags of stolen treats from east Auckland supermarket

A group of offenders were left with a sour taste in the mouth, after their failed attempt at stealing backpacks stuffed with chocolate. Four teenagers were arrested after Police found nearly $700... More

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18 Aug 2025 5:41pm News:
National News

Media Advisory: Pōwhiri and opening ceremony for annual Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police conference

NZ Police will be hosting the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police annual conference in Waitangi, on 20-22 August. The conference features Chiefs of Police (or their delegates) from the PCIP’s 22 member... More

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Media release - name release
18 Aug 2025 3:37pm News:
Waikato

Name release, fatal crash Matamata

Police can now release the name of the person who died following a crash on the corner of Pohlen Road and Waharoa Road East in Matamata on 16 August. She was 79-year-old Martje Gezina Eastment, of... More

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Media release - Appeal for information
18 Aug 2025 1:55pm News:
Central

Appeal for information following aggravated robbery, Palmerston North

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following an aggravated robbery of a man on Thursday 14 August. More

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18 Aug 2025 1:30pm News:
Central

Man arrested following house fire, Palmerston North

Attribute to Detective Sergeant Shelley Ross: Police have charged a man with two counts of arson, attempted arson and unlawfully possessing an offensive weapon following a house fire on Main Street... More

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18 Aug 2025 1:03pm News:
Waitematā

Double trouble: Traffic stops uncover firearms

A speeding vehicle caught more than a ticket in New Lynn early this morning with Police discovering firearms and drugs. Around 3am a patrolling unit noticed a vehicle travelling at excessive speed... More

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