Ballistic Vests
7 May 2026 11:36am News:
Central

Drugs, guns and plywood – man arrested for midnight movements

Attributable to Inspector Matenga Gray, Area Commander Manawatu A man is in court this morning following a Police stop which found him in possession of a pistol, drugs and a large amount of cash. Just... More

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Media release - Investigation update v2
7 May 2026 10:17am News:
Central

Update: Man charged in relation to Ruatiti double homicide

Police can confirm a 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged in relation to the deaths of Brendon and Trina Cole on Murumuru Road in December 2025. Detective Inspector Gerard Bouterey says this... More

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Media release - Update
6 May 2026 4:46pm News:
Northland

Investigation continues into Far North death

A Police investigation will continue into the events leading to a person’s death in the Far North overnight. Cordons remain in place on Ngapipito Road heading into tonight, with a large scene... More

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Processing arrest - fingerprint 2
6 May 2026 3:34pm News:
Canterbury

Arrest follows spate of vehicle thefts and burglaries

Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Rachel Walker, Canterbury Rural Area Prevention Manager: Police have arrested an 18‑year‑old man following a series of thefts from vehicles, burglaries and... More

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Car with lights on surburban street at dusk
6 May 2026 2:41pm News:
Southern

Four youths arrested after Dunedin petrol thefts in stolen car

Please attribute to Inspector Porima Rangitutia, Area Commander, Otago Coastal Police have arrested four youths after they stole a vehicle and later stole petrol from local service stations. Overnight... More

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Handcuffing 1
6 May 2026 11:34am News:
Central

Gang patch leads Police to loaded firearm and ammo, Palmerston North

Attribute to Manawatū Area Commander, Inspector Marty Gray: A cut-down firearm and ammunition have been seized by Police acting on a breach of the Gang Insignia Act in Palmerston North. About 8.50am... More

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Rural near bush 2 x officers - Day
6 May 2026 11:09am News:
Southern

Southern Police pleased with duck hunting behaviours so far

Over the opening weekend of the three-month-long duck hunting season in Southland, Police and Southland Fish and Game conducted a joint compliance operation ensuring hunters were abiding by the law... More

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