Multiple Police cars in a line
21 Jul 2026 5:47pm News:
Waitematā

Grocery run doesn't check out

Police bagged a car full of stolen groceries after stopping a vehicle on Auckland’s North Shore. Just after 1pm on Monday, the Waitematā Beat team was responding to a report of shoplifting at a... More

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Police Emergency tape with car - 2
21 Jul 2026 1:55pm News:
Eastern

Unexplained death, Kaiti

Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant John Love: Police are investigating an unexplained death in Kaiti, Gisborne. Emergency services were called to the Crawford Road address just before 1... More

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Police radio
21 Jul 2026 1:34pm News:
Tasman

Operation Wavecrest - Service for Marlborough infant planned

A funeral service will be held next week for an infant that was found in Marlborough on 19 May. The body of the stillborn baby was discovered on Wairau Bar Road. Details of the service: Date... More

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Inglewood’s famous Pink Panther statue.
21 Jul 2026 1:23pm News:
Central

Cat burglars no match for super sleuth Sergeant

A community icon has been rescued overnight, after a keen-eyed Sergeant intercepted a mastermind heist. More

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Ben Barrett
21 Jul 2026 12:55pm News:
Northland

Police renew appeal for missing Russell man Benjamin Barrett

Police are continuing to appeal for sightings or information on missing man Benjamin Barrett, who was last seen in Russell at the end of May. More

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Police radio
21 Jul 2026 12:07pm News:
National News

Police warn of scammers impersonating NZ Police targeting cryptocurrency wallet holders

Over the past few weeks, a number of reports have shown scams of this nature, resulting in victims suffering millions of dollars in losses. More

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21 Jul 2026 11:42am Alerts:
Counties Manukau

Delays following crash: SH20, Māngere

Description of occurrence Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a crash on State Highway 20, Māngere. The two-vehicle crash, near the Massey Road on-ramp, was reported to Police at around 11.05am. One person... More

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Police believe the person pictured can assist with our investigation.
21 Jul 2026 11:12am News:
Auckland City

Appeal for information following fatal fire, Onehunga

Auckland City Police are asking for the public’s help identifying the person pictured, as we believe they can assist with information following a fatal house fire in Onehunga. Detective Senior... More

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