12 Nov 2026 1:38pm Alerts:
Eastern

Cordons in place, Leicester Ave, Tamatea

Description of occurrence Leicester Ave, Tamatea is currently blocked due to a Police operation. Cordons are in place at Coventry Ave and Westminster Ave. Police are advising the public to avoid the area. Further updates will... More

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Police seized two vehicles allegedly doing burnouts in Milford Park.
12 Nov 2026 11:35am News:
Waitematā

Parked up for the long haul

Two vehicles allegedly seen hooning through a Milford Park earlier this week are now out of action thanks to Police. On Monday afternoon Police received a report from a concerned local resident... More

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Officer stopping a car
12 Nov 2026 8:37am News:
Bay of Plenty

BRB… getting pulled over

Tauranga motorists have been making questionable calls behind the wheel, and Police are more than happy to answer… with infringement notices. In a recent hour-long mini operation targeting distracted... More

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Car decals / graphics / stickers - 2
11 Nov 2026 4:53pm News:
Northland

Serious charges laid after Dargaville altercation

Two people have been charged over an altercation that allegedly began at a Dargaville shop, in which a firearm was later presented. A Police investigation has been underway since the incident first... More

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Police car in garage 1
11 Nov 2026 4:46pm News:
Eastern

Firearm discharged during Napier pursuit

An investigation is underway after a firearm was discharged towards Police in Napier. At around 10pm on Tuesday, a unit carrying out patrols attempted to stop a vehicle in the Pirimai Area. Police... More

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Proactive release of papers relating to the Gangs Act (Identified Gangs) Order 2026

The Cabinet paper Gangs (Identified Gangs) Order 2026 sought Cabinet authorisation to submit the Gangs (Identified Gangs) Order 2026 to the Executive Council. The Order added the “Never Snitch Krew” to the list of identified gangs in Schedule 2 of the Gangs Act 2024 on 27 October 2026.

The Gangs Act applies to groups listed as identified gangs providing for: 

The New Lynn Beat Team
11 Nov 2026 1:17pm News:
Waitematā

New Beat Team hits the streets in New Lynn

Police are stepping up their presence in West Auckland with the launch of a dedicated suburban Beat Team in New Lynn, hitting the streets from today. Building on the success of the Henderson Beat Team... More

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Hats in air celebrate
11 Nov 2026 10:35am News:
National News

Media advisory: 117 new constables to graduate this week

Media are invited to two recruit wing graduations.  What: Graduations of the New Zealand Police Recruit Wings 401 (82 graduates) and 402 (35 graduates).  Who: For families and friends to celebrate... More

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