Media release - media advisory
2 Sep 2026 6:13pm News:
National News

Media Advisory: 399 Mark Robinson recruit wing graduation

Media are invited to the 399 Mark Robinson recruit wing graduation. What: Graduation of the New Zealand Police 399 Recruit Wing. Who: For families and friends to celebrate with the newly attested... More

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2 Sep 2026 5:42pm Alerts:
Bay of Plenty

Maungatapu Road, Tauranga, now open

Description of occurrence The Police operation on Maungatapu Road, Tauranga, has concluded and the road is now open. A person of interest has been taken into custody and charges are being considered. Police would like to thank... More

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2 Sep 2026 4:57pm Alerts:
Bay of Plenty

Maungatapu Road closed due to Police operation

Description of occurrence Maungatapu Road is currently closed due to a Police operation. Staff are carrying out enquiries to locate a person of interest. Some staff are armed as a precaution, however there is not believed to... More

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2 Sep 2026 4:21pm Alerts:
Auckland City

Serious crash Rosebank Road Avondale

Description of occurrence Traffic is being diverted following a serious crash on Rosebank Road in Avondale, Auckland. The serious crash involved a car and cyclist. Police were first alerted to the incident at approximately 3... More

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Police would like to speak with this potential witness
2 Sep 2026 3:25pm News:
Southern

Police arrest two and appeal for witnesses following serious assault, Queenstown

The assault occurred on Tuesday 25 August, around 1.10am, near the Crew Room Bar entrance on Ballarat Street in Queenstown. More

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Media release - name release
2 Sep 2026 2:12pm News:
Waitematā

Name release: fatal fire, Henderson

Police can now confirm the name of the man who died following a house fire on Forest Hill Road, Henderson on 29 August. He was Kenneth John McDougall, 72, of Auckland. Our thoughts are with Kenneth’s... More

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Car stationary night lights on - 1
2 Sep 2026 1:39pm News:
Wellington

'Fantastic' work leads to safe rescue

The quick actions of Wellington Police officers and Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews led to the safe rescue of a man who jumped off Queen’s Wharf last night. Police were alerted to a person in the... More

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Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
2 Sep 2026 1:37pm News:
Auckland City

Thieves caught copper handed

A pair of alleged thieves were left empty handed in Onehunga after being caught in the act by Police yesterday afternoon. Senior Sergeant Tony Ngau Chun, Auckland City East Area Response Manager, says... More

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