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Rescuers prepare to take the trio out of the gorge. Photo: NZ Police
23 Dec 2025 4:10pm News:
Wellington

Adventure ends in rescue and with a warning to pack PLBs

A sliver of cell phone reception led to the rescue of three young men, after they endured a cold and wet night stranded in a gorge. More

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Media release - Investigation update v3
23 Dec 2025 3:03pm News:
Waikato

Hamilton homicide: Name release and appeal for information

Attribute to Detective Inspector Daryl Smith, District Manager Criminal Investigations: Police investigating a homicide in Lake Crescent in Hamilton on Thursday 18 December can now release the name of... More

1 min read
Superintendent Scott Gemmell
23 Dec 2025 2:03pm News:
National News

Provisional appointment of four District Commanders

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has today provisionally appointed four new District Commanders in the regions of Waikato, Wellington, the Bay of Plenty and Eastern District. More

1 min read
Car decals / graphics / stickers - 1
23 Dec 2025 1:27pm News:
Waitematā

Duo pedal into Court following bike theft

Two people who allegedly stole an E-Bike from two teenagers in Belmont last weekend have been caught by Police. At about 2.30pm on Saturday two teenagers riding their E-Bikes along Lake Road were... More

1 min read
Police Logo on SRBA
23 Dec 2025 1:23pm News:
Auckland City

Missing teenager located

Police can advise a 16-year-old earlier reported missing from the Avondale area has been located safe and well. We would like to thank those members of the public who provided information. ENDS. Holly... More

1 min read
A non-Police vehicle with red and blue lights.
23 Dec 2025 11:40am News:
Northland

Reds, blues, and charges: Police make unexpected discovery

Northland officers have located restricted weapons after they were unexpectedly joined by a Commodore with flashing red and blue lights. The non-police vehicle slid into a Police convoy outside... More

1 min read
Media release - Investigation update v1
23 Dec 2025 11:19am News:
Central

Name release: Ruatiti double homicide

Attributable to Detective Inspector Gerard Bouterey, Field Crime Manager, Central District CIB: Police investigating a double homicide in Ruatiti on Saturday 13 December can now release the names of... More

1 min read
Cash stuffed inside a bum bag.
23 Dec 2025 11:13am TenOne Magazine

Deal interrupted

Otago Lakes Central Road Police follow their instincts (and their noses) to stop a drug deal. More

1 min read
Constable Joe serving a motorist a coffee with the speed message affixed
23 Dec 2025 10:35am News:
Southern

Sticking it to drivers, to stick to the limit

Police in Lumsden are sticking it to motorists in the area, by teaming up with local business owners to help get the road safety speed message out – through stickers. More

2 min read
Police radio on shoulder
23 Dec 2025 6:02am News:
Northland

Name release: Fatal crash, Kaitaia

Police can now release the name of the man who died following a motorcycle crash in Kaitaia on 12 December. He was Marcus Tepania, 31, of Kaitaia. Our thoughts are with his friends and whānau at this... More

1 min read

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