Media release - name release
24 Feb 2026 8:58am News:
Tasman

Name release: Fatal crash, Lower Moutere

Police can release the name of the man who sadly died following a crash on Waiwhero Road, Lower Moutere, on Wednesday 4 February. He was Paul Daniel McKay, 42, from Motueka. Police extend condolences... More

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Processing arrest - fingerprint 2
24 Feb 2026 7:27am News:
Waitematā

Arrest made following New Lynn aggravated robbery

Good old-fashioned Police work has ended in the arrest of a man wanted in relation to an aggravated robbery in New Lynn last week. At about 1am on 16 February, four masked offenders entered a venue on... More

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Media release - fatal crash
24 Feb 2026 6:33am News:
Canterbury

Fatal crash, Main North Road, Waikuku

Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Waikuku overnight. Emergency services were called to the three vehicle crash on Main North Road, near Tulls Road, around 9.05pm... More

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Media release - Appeal for information
23 Feb 2026 7:30pm News:
Southern

Update: Serious crash, Te Anau Town Centre, Southland

Police can confirm a person has sadly died following a serious crash involving a car and a pedestrian in Te Anau today about 8.45am. Police investigating the crash are seeking help from the public... More

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Police car in garage 1
23 Feb 2026 3:33pm News:
Central

Youth arrested following aggravated robbery in Palmerston North

Police have arrested and charged a 16-year-old male following an aggravated robbery at a commercial premises in Palmerston North at the weekend. Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Thompson says at around... More

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a 1939-1945 star, an Atlantic star, a Burma star, and the 1939-1945 war medal
23 Feb 2026 3:26pm News:
Central

Stolen historic war medals found during search, Palmerston North

Police want to find the owners of four historic war medals, that were recovered during a search warrant in Palmerston North. Police conducted a search warrant today, at an address in Kelvin Grove... More

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Car decals / graphics / stickers - 2
23 Feb 2026 2:52pm News:
Waitematā

Man charged over indecent assaults near North Shore schools

North Shore Police have arrested a man over alleged indecent assaults against high school students and a staff member in recent months. Quick reporting meant units quickly caught up with the man in... More

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Police tape
23 Feb 2026 1:25pm News:
Central

Five rescued from Mount Taranaki

Five climbers have been safely rescued off Mount Taranaki following a significant search and rescue operation yesterday. At around 2:15pm, emergency services received reports of a group of climbers in... More

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