Media release - media advisory
27 May 2025 12:42pm News:
National News

Media advisory – Commissioner Richard Chambers stand-up on retail crime

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers will be available to speak to media in Newmarket this afternoon regarding the Police approach to investigating retail crime. Please RSVP to media@police.govt.nz by... More

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27 May 2025 12:14pm News:
Central

Palmerston North death

To be attributed to Inspector Ross Grantham, Manawatū Area Commander: A 19-year-old man has died after being critically injured playing a tackle game with friends in Palmerston North on Sunday... More

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27 May 2025 10:58am News:
National News

Police statement on retail crime

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers is reassuring the retail community and the public that retail crime is one of his top priorities. More

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The Q & A panel of local Manawatū officers was a major highlight at a recent Recruitment evening in Palmerston North.
27 May 2025 10:43am TenOne Magazine

Panel approach a success

Q&A at recruitment session gets community engagement going. More

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27 May 2025 10:09am News:
Waikato

Man arrested and charged, vehicle impounded after gathering of anti-social road users, Hamilton

Attributable to Inspector Jeff Penno, Waikato Road Policing Manager Police have arrested and charged a 20-year-old man following a large gathering of anti-social road users in Hamilton. At around 11pm... More

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27 May 2025 9:11am News:
Tasman

Police appealing for information following arrest after Nelson house fire

Attributable to Detective Sergeant Ian Langridge A 47-year-old man is before the courts following a house fire in Nelson, and are appealing for information from the public. At around 9.50pm, on... More

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Media release - fatal crash
27 May 2025 7:58am News:
Central

Fatal crash, Number 2 Line, Okoia

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Okoia yesterday. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at around 7pm. Sadly, despite best efforts by emergency services... More

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