Police Hat Close Up
27 Aug 2026 2:23pm News:
Counties Manukau

Short back and a side of charges

A fresh haircut wasn't enough of a disguise to help a wanted man evade Police, who tracked him down in Māngere last night. The 30-year-old man had warrants out for his arrest following a number of... More

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Rogan Hare-Huru
27 Aug 2026 1:39pm News:
Waitematā

Warrant to arrest: Rogan Hare-Huru

Police are renewing our appeal to locate Rogan Hare-Huru, who has a warrant for his arrest and is actively avoiding Police. The 30-year-old is wanted by Police for firearms offending and is known to... More

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27 Aug 2026 11:46am Alerts:
Eastern

Lane blocked, Hawke's Bay Expressway, Napier

Description of occurrence The southbound lane of the Hawke's Bay Express Way in Pirimai, Napier, is blocked due to a broken-down tractor. Police were notified around 11.30am of the incident between the Kennedy Road on-ramp and... More

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Constable Katie Haldane holds the young people's interest.
27 Aug 2026 11:09am TenOne Magazine

Clued up and safer

Partner agencies put on some serious fun for youngsters. More

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Media release - media advisory
27 Aug 2026 10:49am News:
National News

Media advisory – Police Media Centre closing at 7pm, Thursday 27 August

The Police Media Centre will close early today, Thursday 27 August, due to staff illness. Media advisors will be available to respond to queries until 7pm. As always, information about any critical... More

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Courtney Drake
27 Aug 2026 10:49am News:
Auckland City

Have you seen Courtney?

Police are seeking the public’s help to locate 30-year-old Courtney Drake, who has been reported missing in Auckland. More

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Media release - fatal crash
27 Aug 2026 10:26am News:
Canterbury

Woman dies following crash, Timaru

A pedestrian critically injured after being hit by a car in Timaru last week has died. Mary Shaw, 70, was hit near the intersection of Wai-iti Road and Wilson Street around 11:40am on 18 August. She... More

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IPCA Ruling
27 Aug 2026 10:06am News:
Central

Police acknowledge IPCA findings in non-fatal Whanganui shooting

Police acknowledge the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) that found officers’ use of force was justified when taking a man into custody in Whanganui in 2023. On 12 December... More

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