Kia ora, George!

Inspector Hirone Waretini records George Henare's message.
George Henare and Inspector Hirone Waretini.

This week is Māori Language Week – and amid events organised by Police staff this week to celebrate Aotearoa’s first language, one project has led a senior officer on a trip down memory lane.

4 Jul 2016 11:04am News:
National News

Government family violence pilot launches in Christchurch

Police today welcomed a ground-breaking new pilot in Christchurch which aims to ensure families experiencing family violence are safe and receive the services they need to prevent further harm. At the... More

2 min read
4 Jul 2016 9:02am News:
Tasman

82-year-old Blenheim woman found

Police have located Eileen Stewart at a neighbouring address from where she went missing. She has been found fit and well. Police would like to thank the media and members of the public for their... More

1 min read
4 Jul 2016 6:44am News:
Tasman

Police seek missing 82-year-old in Blenheim

Police are searching for a missing 82-year-old woman in Blenheim. Eileen Stewart was last seen at Aberleigh Rest Home at 4am this morning. Eileen has a slim build and is wearing a pink sweat shirt and... More

1 min read
3 Jul 2016 10:28pm News:
Eastern

Police make arrest in relation to Hastings aggravated robbery

Police have arrested a young woman in relation to an aggravated robbery on Heretaunga Street East on Saturday the 25th June. The arrest comes after a 77-year-old male ended up in hospital with serious... More

1 min read
3 Jul 2016 9:43pm News:
Waikato

One dead in Waipa fatal crash

One person has died after a vehicle collision on Kakaramea Road, in Waipa. The crash happened just after 8:30pm. Emergency services and the Police Serious Crash Unit are in attendance and the road... More

1 min read
3 Jul 2016 3:59pm News:
Northland

Police searching for missing woman at Taupiri Bay

A search and rescue operation is underway in the Taupiri Bay area, Northland. Police are concerned for the safety of a 52-year-old female who has not been seen since yesterday afternoon. Search and... More

1 min read
3 Jul 2016 1:56pm News:
Canterbury

Police name deceased in West Coast Road crash

The man killed following a two car crash on West Coast Road between Kirwee and Darfield on Friday 1 July was Malcolm Cotter of Darfield. Police offer their sympathies to the friends and family of Mr... More

1 min read
3 Jul 2016 12:02pm News:
Eastern

Hawke's Bay Police investigating aggravated robbery

Hawke’s Bay Police want to hear from anyone who may have information about the aggravated robbery of the Horse & Hound Café and Bar. At about 10.30pm on Saturday 2 July a male has gone to the Horse &... More

1 min read
3 Jul 2016 11:46am News:
National News

NZ's #HipHopCops perform at national hip hop champs

The NZ Police #runningmanchallenge dance crew called in extra support from a colleague with specialist break dancing experience when they performed at the Hip Hop Unite (NZ) National Champs last night... More

1 min read