COVID-19 Policing 7
19 Dec 2025 2:43pm News:
Wellington

Drugged driver taken off the road after roadside test

The new oral fluid screening testing has netted its first result after a man tested positive for methamphetamine at a checkpoint in Wellington. People who have consumed impairing drugs should simply... More

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Media release - media advisory
19 Dec 2025 2:29pm News:
National News

Media advisory: Happy holidays from the Police Media Centre + operating hours

On behalf of New Zealand Police, we wish all our media friends a safe and happy holiday season. Like many of you, we’ll continue to be available throughout the holiday period. The Media Centre will... More

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Information and advice sent to the Minister and Associate Minister of Police (1 - 31 October 2025)

If you wish to lodge a request for official information relating to the documents listed below, please contact the Minister of Police.

List of document titles that went to the Minister and Associate Minister of Police between 1 October – 31 October 2025, recommended for proactive release

 

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Media release - homicide inquiry
19 Dec 2025 1:43pm News:
Waikato

Update on Hamilton homicide investigation and appeal for information

Scene examinations and further enquiries are ongoing today as Hamilton Police continue to investigate a homicide. Emergency services were called to a Lake Crescent address at about 6:15pm last night... More

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Police shoulder patch
19 Dec 2025 1:38pm News:
Central

Youths using TikTok get big shock from quick cops

Please attribute to Manawatu Area Commander Inspector Ross Grantham Police caught a group of youths on the job while they livestreamed their alleged car thefts at about 3.30am today in Palmerston... More

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Cops walking the beat (male) day - 2
19 Dec 2025 12:54pm News:
Counties Manukau

Burglar strikes the wrong chord

Police have strung together the events leading to a number of crimes in East Auckland. Officers have been on the hunt for a person believed to be responsible for at least three separate incidents in... More

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Police radio on shoulder
19 Dec 2025 12:47pm News:
Southern

Two arrested in relation to Gore shooting

Two men have been arrested over a shooting in Gore this week. The pair – aged 36 and 54 – were arrested in Invercargill on Thursday afternoon (18 December). Both men are facing a range of charges and... More

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Ballistic Vests
19 Dec 2025 11:30am News:
Central

Shoplifter stuck out 'like a sore thumb', thanks to retailers

Police are praising Palmerston North retailers whose quick reporting led to an alleged shoplifter's arrest. The teen is alleged to have stolen caps from a store near The Plaza yesterday afternoon and... More

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Door knock - day - 1
19 Dec 2025 10:56am News:
Bay of Plenty

Hide and seek win for Rotorua Beat Team

A shoplifter stole over $13,000 worth of items then she hid in a wardrobe. She was found and arrested in Rotorua at the weekend. Area Prevention Co-ordinator Senior Sergeant Sonia Sherborne says that... More

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