Police Hat Close Up
15 Aug 2023 4:23pm News:
Waikato

Update, Police search for missing woman Matamata:

The woman reported missing 13 August, and last seen in Tauranga 12 August, has today sadly been located deceased. Police, Land Search and Rescue volunteers, DOC, FENZ, and local Iwi conducted a wide... More

1 min read
Police car in garage 1
15 Aug 2023 12:45pm News:
Counties Manukau

Pair nabbed following dairy burglary

Two people will face court following a burglary in Eastern Beach overnight. Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Rakana Cook says Police were called at about 1.50am following a... More

1 min read
Police radio on shoulder
15 Aug 2023 10:51am News:
Northland

Two-day crime spree ends in Whangārei

Early Tuesday morning, Police brought a group’s alleged offending spree, including burglaries, an aggravated robbery and ramming of a Police vehicle, to an end. More

2 min read
IPCA Ruling
15 Aug 2023 10:06am News:
Waikato

Police acknowledge IPCA’s finding into Hamilton arrest

Attributable to Inspector Will Loughrin, Hamilton City Area Commander: Police acknowledge the IPCA’s finding that the use of a Police dog to arrest a youth in Hamilton last year was justified. A dog... More

1 min read
Tracksuit 1
15 Aug 2023 8:33am News:
Canterbury

Upgraded charge in Yanfei Bao case, and appeal to locate items

A 52-year-old man now faces an additional charge of murder. Police are also appealing for information in relation to this tracksuit. More

1 min read
The runaway pig in a crate with some food to eat.
14 Aug 2023 2:24pm TenOne Magazine

Traffic ham

Rogue roadside pig who evaded authorities for days is finally apprehended. More

1 min read
Police tape
14 Aug 2023 1:07pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Name release – fatal crash, Pukehina

Police can now release the name of the man who died in a crash on SH2, Pukehina, on 5 August. He was Brody Caden Irvine, 23, of Tauranga. Police extend their condolences to his loved ones. Enquiries... More

1 min read
Police Hat Close Up
14 Aug 2023 6:36am News:
National News

Media advisory – Police Media Centre today

The Police Media Centre will operate at a reduced capacity today due to staff illness. Additionally, our staff are working remotely this morning. We ask media to please email via media@police.govt.nz... More

1 min read
Police Logo on SRBA
13 Aug 2023 8:04pm News:
Waitematā

Update – Missing 2-year-old Willow located

Please attribute to Inspector Jason Homan: Police can confirm that missing 2-year-old Willow has been located and is safe and well. She has been reunited with her family. Police and Willow’s family... More

1 min read