Media release - name release
21 Jul 2025 3:34pm News:
Canterbury

Name release: Fatal crash, Leeston

Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash near the intersection of Lakes Road and Harts Road on Saturday 4 July. He was David Bullock, 78, of Leeston. Police extend... More

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Items located during a search warrant in Ōtara
21 Jul 2025 3:07pm News:
Counties Manukau

Cha-ching: Police seize thousands of dollars in fake bills

Police landed the jackpot after taking a wad of counterfeit cash out of circulation in Auckland. Counties Manukau West’s Enquiries Team have been investigating a spate of dodgy Facebook Marketplace... More

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Media release - Investigation update v2
21 Jul 2025 2:53pm News:
Waikato

Hamilton homicide investigation: Appeal for photos, videos

Police investigating the violent death of a young man in Hamilton believe motorists or pedestrians may have evidence that is crucial to the investigation. The 20-year-old victim died in hospital... More

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Multiple Police cars in a line
21 Jul 2025 2:04pm News:
Counties Manukau

Smells like trouble

A man has been arrested after Police located bags of stolen perfume inside his vehicle during a routine stop. Police on patrol in Clover Park stopped a vehicle travelling down Israel Avenue and... More

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Media release - name release
21 Jul 2025 12:44pm News:
Canterbury

Name release - Fatal crash, Burnham

Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on Telegraph Road, Burnham on Sunday 13 July. He was Peter Godden, 61, of Kirwee. Police extend sympathies to Peter’s family and... More

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A good Samaritan found this necklace and handed it into Police, who were able to return it to its rightful owner.
21 Jul 2025 11:54am News:
Counties Manukau

Good things come to those who . . . do the right thing

As far as the saying goes, good things come to those who wait. But for one Pukekohe resident, her luck was all in the hands of a Good Samaritan. Paula had just parked on King Street to pick up a... More

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Police recovered this shotgun during a vehicle search in Mt Roskill.
21 Jul 2025 10:17am News:
Auckland City

Shotgun found in early morning search

Officers got more than they bargained for after locating a loaded shotgun during a vehicle stop in Mt Roskill early this morning. At about 2.10am, units stopped a wanted vehicle on Dominion Road... More

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Police radio on shoulder
20 Jul 2025 7:13pm News:
Waikato

Cordons lifted, Hamilton homicide investigation

The cordons around the scene at Alexandra Street where a young man died this morning have now been lifted. People are now able to access their vehicles. We thank those affected for their patience... More

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