Media release - name release
28 May 2025 9:50am News:
Southern

Name release, fatal crash, Clutha

Police can now name the man who died following a crash on Station Road, Clutha on 23 May. He was Kenneth David Falconer, 71, from Tapanui. Police extends our condolences to his friends and family at... More

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Police radio
28 May 2025 6:43am News:
Central

Appeal for information following fatal Castlecliff crash

Please attribute to Sergeant Mark Taylor Whanganui Police are investigating a fatal crash in Castlecliff on Sunday, and are appealing to the public for any information. About 4.10pm on Sunday 25 May... More

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Vehicle of interest
27 May 2025 4:15pm News:
Northland

Horeke homicide: Police seeking information to assist ongoing investigation

Northland Police investigating the death of a Horeke man are seeking information from the public on the case. Today, Police are also formally releasing the victim’s name. Daniel Hepehi, also known as... More

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Media release - media advisory
27 May 2025 12:42pm News:
National News

Media advisory – Commissioner Richard Chambers stand-up on retail crime

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers will be available to speak to media in Newmarket this afternoon regarding the Police approach to investigating retail crime. Please RSVP to media@police.govt.nz by... More

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Police Hat Close Up
27 May 2025 12:14pm News:
Central

Palmerston North death

To be attributed to Inspector Ross Grantham, Manawatū Area Commander: A 19-year-old man has died after being critically injured playing a tackle game with friends in Palmerston North on Sunday... More

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Police radio on shoulder
27 May 2025 10:58am News:
National News

Police statement on retail crime

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers is reassuring the retail community and the public that retail crime is one of his top priorities. More

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The Q & A panel of local Manawatū officers was a major highlight at a recent Recruitment evening in Palmerston North.
27 May 2025 10:43am TenOne Magazine

Panel approach a success

Q&A at recruitment session gets community engagement going. More

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Car stationary night lights on - 2
27 May 2025 10:09am News:
Waikato

Man arrested and charged, vehicle impounded after gathering of anti-social road users, Hamilton

Attributable to Inspector Jeff Penno, Waikato Road Policing Manager Police have arrested and charged a 20-year-old man following a large gathering of anti-social road users in Hamilton. At around 11pm... More

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