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Media release - homicide inquiry
15 May 2025 1:40pm News:
Waikato

Homicide investigation launched in Hamilton

Attribute to Detective Inspector Matt Cranshaw – Waikato Field Crime Manager A homicide investigation has been launched after the death of a 30 year old woman in Hamilton City this morning. The woman... More

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Constable Kim, from Waitematā West Enquiries Team
15 May 2025 11:00am News:
Waitematā

Brick by brick: Police nab Lego thief

Police have put the pieces together on a Lego theft spree stretching from Northland down to the Waikato. More

1 min read
IPCA Ruling
15 May 2025 10:02am News:
Counties Manukau

Police accept IPCA findings following Beachlands disorder

Police accept the findings by the Independent Police Conduct Authority following a disorder by a group of young men in Beachlands. On 11 November 2023, Police were called following a complaint of a... More

1 min read
Riku van Tonder with Detective Senior Sergeant Ian Foster and the recovered stolen bow at Hamilton Police station.
14 May 2025 1:59pm TenOne Magazine

Hitting the mark

Bespoke archery kit stolen days before international competition returned to thrilled owner. More

2 min read

Police pics - Sunrise SH4 Piriaka Lookout, Ruapehu - 14 May 2025

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Submitted by jhex68 on Wed, 14/05/2025 - 8:14am

A stunning start to the day at Piriaka Lookout, Ruapehu.

Read more about Police pics - Sunrise SH4 Piriaka Lookout, Ruapehu - 14 May 2025
Police Hat Close Up
13 May 2025 7:03pm News:
National News

Statement from Police Commissioner Richard Chambers

'I take very seriously anything that puts trust and confidence and the reputation of Police at risk and will act to address it.' More

1 min read
Media release - fatal crash
13 May 2025 3:34pm News:
Eastern

Fatal crash: Takapau

Police can confirm a person has died following a crash on State Highway 2 near Takapau this morning. Emergency services were called to the two vehicle crash just before 7.30am. One person died at the... More

1 min read
Sergeant on computer
13 May 2025 3:11pm News:
Northland

Homicide investigation in Parakao: Victim named

A homicide investigation is continuing into the death of a man on 9 May, at a rural property in Parakao. Police can today name the victim as Geoffrey Wayne Ware, aged 55, who lived at the Mangakahia... More

1 min read
Sergeant on computer
13 May 2025 3:02pm News:
Counties Manukau

Up in smoke: Gang member sprung for tobacco theft

A patched gang member has been rolled after allegedly stealing tobacco pouches from Clover Park stores on multiple occasions. Police have been investigating concerns raised by retailers on the Dawson... More

1 min read
Police radio on shoulder
13 May 2025 2:55pm News:
Wellington

Appeal for information following Lower Hutt assault

Please attribute to Detective Inspector Haley Ryan Hutt Valley Police are appealing for information following a serious assault at a residential address in Randwick Road, Lower Hutt. At around 8pm... More

1 min read

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