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22 May 2025 1:30pm News:
Northland

Parakao death: Man charged with murder

A 26-year-old Northland man has been charged with the murder of Geoffrey Ware on May 9. More

1 min read
Traffic stop night - 1
21 May 2025 5:34pm News:
Northland

Police make discovery in early morning traffic stop

A forbidden driver has added serious drugs offences to his list of woes after a traffic stop in Whangārei this morning. More

1 min read
A firearm recovered from Browns Road
21 May 2025 2:04pm News:
Counties Manukau

Firearm recovered following callout in Manurewa

A 38-year-old man will appear in the Manukau District Court charged with unlawful possession of a pistol and ammunition, along with speaks threateningly. More

1 min read
Police shirts
20 May 2025 6:03pm News:
Wellington

Police acknowledge sentencing of Donald Sarratt in child sexual abuse material case

Sarratt’s sentencing is a testament to the thorough investigation conducted by New Zealand Police and US law enforcement. More

3 min read
Processing arrest  - 1
20 May 2025 2:57pm News:
Eastern

Three arrests in Wairoa in relation to weekend incidents

Three Wairoa men are before the courts following three separate, unrelated incidents in the town over the weekend. More

1 min read
Media release - Investigation update v1
20 May 2025 10:11am News:
Bay of Plenty

A 22-year-old mystery solved

A 22-year-old Lake Taupō mystery involving a Russian stuntman has been solved thanks to some useful information being sent in following an appeal by Police. More

1 min read
Bag restrained following FBI bust.
19 May 2025 2:44pm News:
National News

Man arrested in FBI bust has thousands in assets restrained

Police have restrained more than $650,000 in assets, following the arrest of a Wellington-based man on Friday as part of an FBI investigation. More

1 min read
The Ngatiawa River today.
18 May 2025 7:38pm News:
Wellington

Team effort to rescue teens

Packing a personal locator beacon paid off for two teenagers when one was swept down a river north of Wellington on Sunday. More

2 min read
Police radio
17 May 2025 8:23am News:
Eastern

Napier homicide: Police launch 0800 number for information

Police investigating the death of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria are making good progress and seeking further information about those involved on the night. More

1 min read
Police Hat Close Up
16 May 2025 8:10pm News:
National News

Commissioner initiates review into use of Police technology

'I want to ensure robust mechanisms are in place to safeguard police systems from inappropriate use and to detect instances of inappropriate use.' More

1 min read
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