Police tape
21 May 2026 3:07pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Two in custody following overnight fuel siphoning incident, Tauranga

Two Tauranga men are due to appear in Court following a report of a fuel theft from a construction site. At around 11.35pm, Police were notified of two people at a construction site on Takitimu Drive... More

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21 May 2026 2:03pm News:
Auckland City

‘Think again’: Police send strong message to visitors scamming Kiwis

A visiting UK national finds himself in custody after scamming tens of thousands’ out of an Auckland couple for a fake paint job. The man’s associate, another visiting UK national, has scarpered from... More

3 min read
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21 May 2026 12:47pm News:
Counties Manukau

Teen arrested after lucky escape in crash

A series of poor decisions resulted in one teenager’s arrest and a badly damaged vehicle. It could have ended so much worse. A Police unit patrolling in Highland Park observed a Toyota sports car... More

1 min read
Police Logo on SRBA
21 May 2026 11:18am News:
National News

Twenty arrests in corruption investigation

A complex Police investigation spanning nearly a year has unearthed alleged corruption and other criminal activity taking place within several corrections facilities. Twenty people have been charged... More

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IPCA Ruling
21 May 2026 10:06am News:
Canterbury

Police acknowledge IPCA findings into actions of Police resulting in a car being hit by a train

Police acknowledge the IPCA's findings in relation to the actions of three Christchurch officers during an incident that resulted in a car being hit by a train. At 3.55am on 17 October 2023, a Police... More

2 min read
Car with lights on surburban street at dusk
21 May 2026 8:01am News:
Auckland City

Offender tracked down after frightening car theft

A man has been charged after allegedly stealing a vehicle outside a central Auckland supermarket, forcing a young boy from the front seat. Police responded to Williamson Avenue in Ponsonby after 6... More

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Crash sign
21 May 2026 7:01am News:
Waitematā

Pedestrian critical after Red Beach crash

A man is in critical condition following a crash in Red Beach on Wednesday night. Emergency services responded to Whangaparāoa Road after 9pm, to reports that a collision had occurred involving a van... More

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Eagle directed the Tactical Flight Officer to the woman
20 May 2026 4:54pm News:
Waitematā

Eagle swoops in to rescue woman lost in bush

An early morning walk turned into a rescue operation after a woman became lost in Piha bush yesterday. At around 11am, Police received a call from a walker advising she was stuck in dense bush and... More

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