Police car in garage 1
3 Jun 2026 9:08am News:
Waikato

Appeal for information following crash, Whangamata

Attribute to Sergeant Scott Tyrrell: Police are appealing for information following a crash in Whangamata over the weekend. On Sunday 31 May, around 3.50pm, Police were called to a single vehicle... More

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Car stationary night lights on - 1
3 Jun 2026 6:46am News:
Waitematā

Nowhere to run for alleged offender

A man has been held in custody after allegedly being found with a large quantity of drugs after fleeing from Police. The man initially came to Police’s attention in Glen Eden in the early hours of... More

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Car decals / graphics / stickers - 1
3 Jun 2026 6:31am News:
Eastern

MEDIA ADVISORY: Tairāwhiti Police Open Day

Tairāwhiti Police invite everyone to an Open Day at the Gisborne Police Station on Sunday 7 June from 10am-12pm (last people let in at 11.30am). 8 Gladstone Street, Gisborne. Held at the rear of the... More

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Handcuffing 1
2 Jun 2026 4:23pm News:
Waikato

One in custody after fleeing driver pursuit spans cities

Attribute to Senior Sergeant Chris Painter: One person is in custody after Hamilton Police responded to an alert to be on the lookout for a speeding vehicle from Auckland. The vehicle was sighted... More

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Media release - Appeal for information
2 Jun 2026 1:51pm News:
Southern

Appeal for information following vehicle assault, Balclutha

Attribute to Clutha Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Robin Hutton: Police investigating after a person was struck by a vehicle in Balclutha last month are appealing to the public for information... More

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Media release - name release
2 Jun 2026 1:29pm News:
Counties Manukau

Name release: Fatal crash, Howick

Police can now confirm the name of the man who sadly died following a crash on Pakuranga Road, Howick on 26 May. He was Tyler Halliday, 21, of Auckland. Our thoughts are with his family and friends... More

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Media release - homicide inquiry
2 Jun 2026 1:25pm News:
Northland

Homicide investigation launched after woman’s death

Northland Police have commenced a homicide investigation, following an Opononi woman’s death over the weekend. More

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Media release - media advisory
2 Jun 2026 11:32am News:
Eastern

MEDIA ADVISORY: Police to officially open new Taradale Police Station

Media are invited to the official opening, including an opportunity to see inside the new build station, which has seen the largest roll-out of solar panels on a Police-owned building to date. More

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