Rural near bush 2 x officers - Day
6 May 2026 11:09am News:
Southern

Southern Police pleased with duck hunting behaviours so far

Over the opening weekend of the three-month-long duck hunting season in Southland, Police and Southland Fish and Game conducted a joint compliance operation ensuring hunters were abiding by the law... More

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Car stationary night lights on - 1
6 May 2026 8:08am News:
Northland

Investigation into death on Ngapipito Road, Kaikohe

An investigation is underway after a person was located deceased in Kaikohe overnight. Police were called to Ngapipito Road at around 11.10pm following reports of a serious incident. One person was... More

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Media release - name release
5 May 2026 8:01pm News:
Eastern

Name release: Serious crash, State Highway 2, Takapau

Police can now confirm the name of the man who died following a crash on State Highway 2, Takapau, on 29 April. He was Matthew John Dasent, 58, from Takapau. Our thoughts are with his family and... More

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Police Logo on SRBA
5 May 2026 4:50pm News:
Waitematā

Arrests after Rānui incidents

Police have made arrests after two separate incidents resulted in people being wounded in Rānui this afternoon. Just before midday Police were called to a residential housing area on Swanson Road... More

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Operation Tar
5 May 2026 4:37pm News:
Eastern

Gangs, drugs and firearms operation lands nine in court

Gangs, drugs and firearms across Hawke’s Bay and Wairoa were targeted last week, resulting in nine people appearing in court, with further arrests likely. Operation Tar, an investigation led by the... More

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Media release - Appeal for information
5 May 2026 3:55pm News:
Tasman

Appeal for information following assault, Nelson

Nelson Police investigating an assault are appealing for information from the public to assist in our investigation. Police are specifically appealing to hear from a woman walking her dog who we... More

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Media release - Update
5 May 2026 2:21pm News:
Waikato

Missing person located, Hamilton

The 11-year-old boy reporting missing in Hamilton and last seen in Glenview on 29 April has been located safe and well. Police thank those who have provided information that assisted in locating him... More

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Kevin Belling
5 May 2026 12:52pm News:
Southern

Police continue to appeal for information for missing man Kevin Belling

Attributable to Detective Sergeant John Kean, Police continue to investigate the disappearance of Kevin Belling who went missing from his Motu Rimu farm in Kapuka on 9 January. With the assistance of... More

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