Media release - fatal crash
31 Dec 2025 8:05am News:
Waikato

Fatal crash, Orini, Waikato

One person has died following a crash in Orini, Waikato early this morning. Police were called to the single vehicle crash, at the intersection of Orini Road and McConnell Road, around 12:30am. Sadly... More

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Senior Constable Grant Watts MNZM
31 Dec 2025 6:06am News:
National News

Royal recognition for Youth Aid officer

Senior Constable Grant Watts, based at Palmerston North, is made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to New Zealand Police and youth. More

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Media release - fatal crash
30 Dec 2025 6:56pm News:
Eastern

Fatal crash: Tangoio

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Tangoio earlier today. The single vehicle crash on State Highway 2 was reported just after 11:40am. The sole occupant of the vehicle died at... More

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Corner of Whatatutu and Matawai roads
30 Dec 2025 5:34pm News:
Eastern

Man charged, vehicle impounded after antisocial road user activity

Police arrested and charged a 20-year-old man following an antisocial road user gathering in Gisborne. More

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Media release - name release
30 Dec 2025 4:14pm News:
Central

Name release, New Plymouth house fire

Police can now release the name of the person who died following a house fire in Trelawney Crescent, New Plymouth on 24 December. He was 49-year-old Dion Thompson, of New Plymouth. Our thoughts are... More

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More stolen goods
30 Dec 2025 3:49pm News:
Waikato

Local insight and fast action leads to recovery of stolen goods

Local knowledge and quick thinking by police in Hamilton helps recover more than $1700 worth of stolen groceries in the city. More

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Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
30 Dec 2025 2:39pm News:
Southern

Four youths apprehended following burglary

Dunedin Police are thanking members of the public for their assistance leading to four youths being apprehended for a burglary in Dunedin Central today. At around 12:50pm, Police were called after a... More

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Eagle 2 - inside searching
30 Dec 2025 12:30pm News:
Eastern

Police Eagle takes flight to stop dangerous road behaviour

Police are sending a clear message ahead of New Year’s Eve: reckless and anti-social behaviour on our roads will not be tolerated. Officers will be out in force across Gisborne and the wider Eastern... More

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Police radio
30 Dec 2025 12:13pm News:
Auckland City

Witnesses sought in relation to mass disorder on K-Road Auckland

Please attribute the following to Auckland City Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Greaves: Police are appealing to the public for any footage they may have of the mass disorder that occurred on... More

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