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Searchers had to contend with dense bush.
21 Nov 2023 10:14am TenOne Magazine

Prickly search tests SAR skills

Skills tested during Hawke's Bay Search & Rescue exercise.More

2 min read
Police impound vehicles in Hawke's Bay in illegal street-racing operation
20 Nov 2023 7:13am News:
Eastern

Police swiftly respond to illegal street racing event, Hawke’s Bay

Dozens of people were in breach of licencing conditions and were committing other offences. More

3 min read
Missing Tauranga man Harley Shrimpton
18 Nov 2023 6:44pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Police appeal for sightings of missing Tauranga man

Harley Shrimpton, 28, has been reported missing by his family and there are concerns for his welfare. More

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Constable Kevin Liang Deng talking to the Chinese Women's Association.
17 Nov 2023 3:16pm TenOne Magazine

Global reach stymies scammers

​​​​​​​Police at home and overseas help Chinese community members recover money.More

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Search and Rescue
14 Nov 2023 11:43am News:
Wellington

Rescue in Tararua

Two people were safely located after they became overwhelmed during a multi-day hike in the Tararua Forest Park on Monday. More

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Senior Constable Glenn Dawson with Staff Sergeant Shane Wootton at the 2023 Tohu Awards.
13 Nov 2023 8:13am TenOne Magazine

‘I do it because it works’

Senior Constable Glenn Dawson wins big for his work with LSV at the NZ Defence Force 2023 Tohu Awards.More

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Police drug and alcohol policy - Police Manual chapter

Date Published: 
June 2025

This chapter has been developed to protect the wellbeing of all Police employees, as well as the integrity, reputation and effectiveness of Police. It seeks to facilitate the health, safety and wellness of all Police employees in relation to drug and alcohol use by focusing on rehabilitation. 

Sexual offences - Police Manual chapter

Date Published: 
November 2023

This chapter details sexual and related offences and describes the application of New Zealand Police policies and procedures for dealing with complaints of a sexual nature by children and adults and other sexual offending (e.g., when a victim may not be involved).

Group photo of, from left: Sergeant Noel Foster, Trent, Constable Nick Nahi, Sky and Senior Constable Sid Kennedy.
10 Nov 2023 10:09am TenOne Magazine

One call, one superb rescue

Collaboration key in the rescue of three people tipped out of their boat off Port Waikato. More

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Stop written in lights on top of a police patrol car
9 Nov 2023 1:26pm TenOne Magazine

Cracking down on gangs

New search powers prove effective in disrupting gang tensions in Eastern District.More

2 min read