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11 Mar 2026 12:53pm News:
Waikato

Cut it out: recidivist burglar caught by Police

Matamata Police have arrested a recidivist burglar after an electronic tracking tag alerted officers to the location of a stolen lawnmower. A local officer took the report of the burglary on Monday... More

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11 Mar 2026 12:49pm News:
Canterbury

Arrests made, drugs and firearms seized, Canterbury

Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Damon Wells: Police have arrested two men and seized amounts cash, methamphetamine, firearms, and ammunition, in Canterbury. Over the past two weeks, Police... More

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11 Mar 2026 10:59am News:
Waitematā

Alleged burglars head to court

A late-night burglary attempt in Henderson on Wednesday ended with two men facing court after being caught by Police. Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager, Acting Inspector Nick Salter, says around... More

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11 Mar 2026 10:08am News:
Waitematā

Serious crash: Forrest Hill, Auckland

Emergency services are attending a serious crash on William Souter Street, Forrest Hill. Police were called at around 8.55am following reports of a single-vehicle crash where a car has impacted a... More

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10 Mar 2026 7:16pm News:
Counties Manukau

Missing person located, Ōtāhuhu

The young person reported missing in Ōtāhuhu yesterday has been located safe and sound. We would like to thank the community for their assistance in locating him. ENDS Issued by the Police Media... More

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10 Mar 2026 5:52pm News:
Canterbury

Appeal for information following burglary, Mackenzie

Police investigating a burglary in Middle Valley, Mackenzie are appealing for information from the public. On Sunday 8 March, Police received a report of a theft from a church on Middle Valley Road... More

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10 Mar 2026 5:47pm News:
Waikato

Missing woman located, Ōtorohanga

The 75-year-old woman reported missing in Ōtorohanga yesterday has been located and is safe. We would like to thank the community for their assistance in locating her. ENDS Issued by Police Media... More

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Media release - fatal crash
10 Mar 2026 5:09pm News:
Southern

Fatal crash, Isla Bank, Southland

Police can confirm two people have died following a serious crash in Isla Bank, Southland. The two-car crash was reported to emergency services around 8.40am, at the intersection of Fairfax-Isla Bank... More

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Polpics - Lantern festival - 10 March

Submitted by jhex68 on Tue, 10/03/2026 - 4:43pm

As thousands of visitors enjoyed the recent Auckland Lantern Festival, with its vibrant displays, cultural performances, food stalls and fireworks at the Manukau Sports Bowl, our teams were across the site supporting safety, visibility and community engagement. What a great family-friendly way to celebrate the Year of the Horse.