29 Jul 2026 9:56am Alerts:
Central

SH57 clear, Koputaroa

Description of occurrence State Highway 57 near Potts Road is now clear following a four-care crash, which occurred just before 8am. Police thank the public for their patience. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre More

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Police Logo on SRBA
29 Jul 2026 9:01am News:
Waitematā

Double homicide investigation, North Shore

Waitematā Police have commenced a homicide inquiry after two people were located deceased in Glenfield on Tuesday night. Police were initially called to a residential address on Seon Place, Birkdale... More

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Police officers at graduation
29 Jul 2026 8:17am News:
National News

MEDIA ADVISORY: More feet on the beat

Media are invited to the 398 Chris Cahill recruit wing graduation. What: Graduation of the New Zealand Police 398 Recruit Wing. Who: For families and friends to celebrate with the newly attested... More

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Handcuffing 1
29 Jul 2026 8:12am News:
Waikato

Four arrested in Hamilton for brazen lunchtime shoplift

Attribute to Inspector Hywel Jones, Waikato District Prevention Manager: Police responding to a report of shoplifting on Victoria Street yesterday caught four people. Around 12.40pm, Police received a... More

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29 Jul 2026 8:10am Alerts:
Central

SH57 blocked, Koputaroa

Description of occurrence State Highway 57 near Potts Road is blocked following a four-vehicle crash, reported just before 8am. Two people are injured, one in a serious condition, the other moderate, with ambulance services on... More

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Car stationary night lights on - 1
28 Jul 2026 5:17pm News:
Counties Manukau

Failing to stop ends in arrests

Two fleeing driver incidents led Police to make arrests over an earlier aggravated robbery and burglary in the Auckland region. The events unfolded at around the same time early this morning in south... More

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Police want to speak to the person pictured
28 Jul 2026 5:16pm News:
Canterbury

Appeal for information following wilful damage, Riccarton

Police investigating a report of wilful damage of a vehicle in Riccarton last month are seeking the public’s assistance. Police are wanting to identify and speak with the person pictured, as we... More

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Police graduates on parade
28 Jul 2026 1:58pm News:
National News

MEDIA ADVISORY: Accelerated Policing Course graduation

The four recruits of New Zealand Police’s first Accelerated Policing Course will be celebrated this Thursday 30 July as they graduate alongside recruit Wing 398. The former Australian officers... More

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