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Tārati (Dorothy) Buckley's Toyota RAV4 - DOTSKA
9 Jun 2026 6:12pm News:
Northland

Far North homicide: Vehicle sightings sought

Police are seeking information on the movements of a homicide victim’s vehicle following her death in the Far North last week. More

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Melissa Jones
9 Jun 2026 3:05pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Police continue to investigate 2019 death of Rotorua mother

This year marks seven years since Melissa Jones’ unexplained death, and Police remain committed to establishing the circumstances surrounding what happened to her. More

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Police Logo on SRBA
9 Jun 2026 10:19am News:
National News

Police acknowledge IPCA report on placing children and young people in alternative care

'Ultimately, we all want what’s best for these children and young people.' More

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Police assisted in returning two cats to their rightful owner.
8 Jun 2026 3:55pm News:
Waitematā

Pawsitively purrfect result after Police pinpoint pricey pets

A man who had his two most prized possessions pinched from his Westgate home while moving house is praising Police after their safe return. More

1 min read
Police shirts
8 Jun 2026 2:00pm News:
National News

New Zealand Police welcome Australian officers to our shores

New Zealand Police has launched the Accelerated Policing Course for a group of experienced Australian police officers. More

1 min read
Car with lights on surburban street at dusk
7 Jun 2026 8:38pm News:
Eastern

Two in custody following fleeing vehicle incident in Hastings

In a desperate bid to flee the scene, the offender rammed two Police patrol cars. More

1 min read
Morningside 1
7 Jun 2026 1:11pm News:
Auckland City

Do you recognise these people?

Police are asking for the public's help to identify a number of young women in relation to a serious assault incident at Morningside Train Station on Halloween last year. More

1 min read
Wing 395 on parade.
5 Jun 2026 1:40pm TenOne Magazine

The new start line

“We did it!” – Wing 395 graduates.More

8 min read

FCPN Product: Cash Wages - Risks and Red Flags

Date Published: 
June 2026

This resource outlines the misuse of cash wages as a method for laundering illicit funds within New Zealand’s legitimate economy.

It aims to raise awareness of the cash wages typology, explain how it operates, and highlight practical indicators to support, focally the prevention, detection, and reporting by AML/CFT reporting entities, as well as organisations who have law enforcement functions

FCPN Product: Cannabis Cultivation and Grow Houses - Risks and Red Flags

Date Published: 
June 2026

This resource aims to support reporting entities in identifying and responding to cannabis related financial crime. It provides an overview of illicit cannabis cultivation in New Zealand, with a focus on indoor grow houses and large scale operations that generate ongoing illicit cash proceeds.

It outlines common typologies, including the use of residential, commercial, and rural properties that have been modified to support continuous cultivation and distribution activity.