Police radio on shoulder
1 Apr 2026 3:43pm News:
Central

Statement following sentencing of Daniel James Work

Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Phil Taylor: Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Daniel James Work in the Whanganui High Court today. The 39-year-old has been sentenced to life... More

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1 Apr 2026 3:28pm News:
Auckland City

Man after arrested after pizza aggravated robbery

A late-night drive-thru run has foiled one offender, after allegedly committing an aggravated robbery at another fast food outlet earlier in the night. Auckland City Police responded to a pizza... More

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1 Apr 2026 3:20pm News:
Waitematā

The offender’s new clothes

An Auckland man’s elaborate getaway plan changing his appearance was just a case of the emperor’s new clothes. The offender’s efforts resulted in further offences being committed, all playing out on... More

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Media release - Investigation update v1
1 Apr 2026 2:57pm News:
Central

Arrest in Fielding stabbing

Please attribute the following to Detective Senior Sergeant David Thompson: Police have arrested a man over stabbing two people in Fielding last month. A 20-year-old man will appear in the Palmerston... More

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1 Apr 2026 2:10pm News:
Waitematā

Man to face court after dangerous driving incident

A dangerous driver is headed to court after he drove on the wrong side of State Highway 1 at excessive speeds before crashing in Auckland overnight. At around 3.15am, Police received multiple reports... More

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Media release - fatal crash
1 Apr 2026 1:10pm News:
Waitematā

Fatal crash, Stanmore Bay

One person has died following a single vehicle crash in Stanmore Bay this morning. Emergency services were called to Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay at around 10.25am. Sadly, one person was pronounced... More

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Rock Solid
1 Apr 2026 1:07pm News:
Northland

Have you seen this boat?

Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate a boat that was stolen from Te Kamo overnight. The 7M Voyager vessel named 'Rock Solid' has a hard top with a black 250hp Mercury outboard motor... More

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Media release - Correction
1 Apr 2026 10:49am News:
Waikato

Correction: Court sentencing brings reminder firearms safety

The media release titled ‘Court sentencing brings reminder of firearms safety’ issued yesterday at 5.13pm transposed two names. The first line should read "Police acknowledge the sentencing handed... More

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