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Media release - name release
29 Oct 2025 8:53pm News:
Eastern

Name release: Boating incident death, Napier

Police can release the name of the man who died following a boating incident off the coast of Napier on 21 October. He was Howard Reese, 78, of Napier. Police extend their condolences to his family... More

1 min read
Media release - Investigation update v3
29 Oct 2025 8:01pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Correction: Update to Police arrest two men in relation to Te Puke homicide

Please use the following version of the article issued 29 October, 8pm. If you've used this in an article, please amend your story to correct the charge details. We apologise for any inconvenience... More

1 min read
On the night
29 Oct 2025 5:17pm News:
Northland

Lost tramper’s lucky escape

A tramper lost in dense Northland bush was able to make it home safely thanks to highly skilled and dedicated Search and Rescue teams. More

2 min read
Vehicle movements sought - Hyundai Sonata - registration AFN215
29 Oct 2025 2:34pm News:
Eastern

Gisborne homicide: Vehicle movements sought

Police investigating the murder of Bill Maangi in Gisborne are seeking the movements of this vehicle of interest. More

1 min read
Media release - Appeal for information
29 Oct 2025 2:18pm News:
Southern

Police appeal for information following wilful damage with firearm, Port Chalmers

Port Chalmers Police investigating wilful damage to a home on Kaira Street, Sawyers Bay are appealing to the community for information. On Tuesday 28 October Police received a report from someone who... More

1 min read
Illicit firearms seized. Photo: NZ Police
29 Oct 2025 1:43pm News:
National News

Arrests and illicit firearms seized in transnational action

A weeklong transnational targeted crackdown on illicit firearms has resulted in 43 arrests and 96 firearms being seized in New Zealand. This was part of a coordinated week-of-action with partner... More

1 min read
Media release - Appeal for information
29 Oct 2025 12:41pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Police continue appeal for information following fatal crash, Piarere

Taupō Police continue to appeal information following a fatal crash on State Highway 1, Piarere on Wednesday 15 October. Earlier today, Police released the names of the two tourists who sadly died... More

1 min read
Media release - Appeal for information
29 Oct 2025 11:42am News:
Southern

Police appealing for information following Dunedin assault

Dunedin Police investigating an assault in Green Island early in the morning on Sunday 12 October are seeking information from the public. Police received a report of the assault around 3.20am on the... More

1 min read
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers joined Special Olympics athletes in Rotorua last weekend
29 Oct 2025 10:23am News:
Eastern

Media advisory: Special Olympics flame in Napier this weekend

Media is invited to attend the Hawke’s Bay Law Enforcement Torch Run event to take photos and interview participants, including the local Special Olympics stars. What: Law Enforcement Torch Run –... More

2 min read
New Zealand Police new recruitment campaign 'Calling Card'
29 Oct 2025 9:04am News:
National News

Police come calling in new recruitment campaign

You never know how your life experiences; abilities and know-how may be compatible with policing. More

3 min read

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