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Police put pressure on gangs
24 Feb 2025 8:09am News:
National News

Police put pressure on gangs

Police have filed over 3000 charges against gang members since the introduction of the Gangs Act in late November. More

2 min read
Policing at a concert venue, dusk
23 Feb 2025 8:38am News:
Canterbury

Electric Avenue wrap-up

The Christchurch event was well managed and organised. Police assisted event security with fence jumpers, minor disorder and assaults, and evictions due to intoxication. More

1 min read
Wing 381 graduation.
21 Feb 2025 1:31pm TenOne Magazine

Welcome – and welcome back!

​​​​​​​Latest graduation gives us 73 new constables – not all for the first time.  More

7 min read
Staff sit with the injured woman as they prepare to extract her from the vehicle.
21 Feb 2025 8:37am TenOne Magazine

A race against time

Rural constable answers cry for help from his community.More

2 min read
He Ain't Heavy filming
20 Feb 2025 12:01pm News:
National News

Remaking a classic

New Zealand Police is bringing back an iconic advertisement responsible for inspiring thousands of people to join its ranks over the past 30 years. More

2 min read

Polpics - Southern SAR jet set - 20 Feb 2025

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Submitted by jhex68 on Thu, 20/02/2025 - 11:31am

Otago Coastal Search and Rescue had an opportunity to utilise the Otago branch of Jet Boating NZ’s boats on a recent training day on the Taieri River. The team took part in simulated water rescues using the boats, which are owned by local members of Jet Boating NZ who offer their resources to Police SAR teams voluntarily.

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LSV graduate Memphis-Aio Tawhai-Green. Photos: Gareth Davies.
20 Feb 2025 11:04am TenOne Magazine

Braver, stronger, ready for life

SPECIAL REPORT: 'I want to be a better person' - a Limited Service Volunteer success story. More

4 min read
Police car light bay at daytime
20 Feb 2025 8:17am News:
Bay of Plenty

Police monitoring Te Puke tangi

Police are aware of a gang-related tangi for the father of a prominent gang member, due to take place in the Western Bay of Plenty Area on Friday 21 February. More

1 min read
Police radio
19 Feb 2025 6:01pm News:
Waikato

Update: Information sought after possible sighting of Tom Phillips

Police have confirmed the group sighted on SH4 on Sunday, who were believed to potentially be Tom Phillips and his children, were not. More

1 min read
IPCA Ruling
18 Feb 2025 10:06am News:
National News

Police respond to IPCA review of policing public protests

Police has worked closely with the IPCA on this review, which has arisen from complaints to the independent body following high-profile protests over recent years. More

5 min read
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