Cops walking the beat (male) day - 2
12 May 2026 11:53am News:
Northland

Extra strength: Offender cuffed after morning disorder

A Whangārei man clearly started his day with an extra shot, assisting Police make an arrest after tackling a fleeing offender to the ground. The man, who was outside Honey’s Coffee Shop at about 7... More

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Cell door lock - 1
12 May 2026 11:53am News:
Bay of Plenty

Two arrested following dangerous driving, Tauranga

Police have made two arrests following reports of dangerous driving in Tauranga this morning. Acting Senior Sergeant Russell Owen says Police attention was drawn to a stolen vehicle shortly after 7am... More

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Media release - fatal crash
12 May 2026 11:37am News:
Waikato

Fatal crash, Waikato Expressway, Ōhinewai

One person has died following a crash on the Waikato Expressway, Ōhinewai, this morning. Emergency services responded to the crash involving a car and a pedestrian, south of Te Kauwhata, around 7am... More

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Police Hat Close Up
12 May 2026 10:13am News:
Southern

Police urge caution to dating app users, Southland

Southland Police are urging users of dating apps to take steps to protect themselves when meeting up with people they’ve only spoken to online. Southland Area Prevention Manager acting Inspector Mel... More

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Car stationary night lights on - 1
12 May 2026 9:43am News:
Waitematā

Fleeing driver tallies up list of charges

A fleeing motorist who allegedly drove at high speed across Auckland overnight will now face court on a series of charges including drugs offences. At around 2.20am, Waitematā Police identified a... More

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Police car in garage 1
11 May 2026 3:42pm News:
Eastern

Arrests and seizures in Wairoa

Eastern District Police have responded with enforcement action after reports of gang and firearm-related violence which have increased in the last few weeks. Detective Senior Sergeant John Love says... More

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Dog at window
11 May 2026 3:35pm TenOne Magazine

Positive outcome for dog in family harm case

A recent court appearance in Christchurch prompted Police to act quickly to check on the wellbeing of a small dog caught up in a family harm situation. Police were opposing bail for a man facing... More

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