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Max Furse-Kee. Photo: Family
25 Jan 2026 12:09pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Mount Maunganui slip - statement from Max’s family

'My love for Max is impossible to explain, no words are big enough to describe this love or loss.' More

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Police Hat Close Up
24 Jan 2026 8:16pm News:
Waitematā

Warkworth search: body recovered in search for missing man

Police believe the body is that of the 47‑year‑old Kiribati man who was reported missing after being washed away during severe weather on Wednesday. More

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Missing man Kevin John Singh Belling
23 Jan 2026 4:10pm News:
Southern

Have you seen Kevin?

Kevin John Singh Belling was last seen and spoken to on Friday 9 January at his place of business in Motu Rimu. More

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A still from the CCTV footage of the man police are appealing for help to identify.
22 Jan 2026 10:59am News:
Southern

Police ask Lake Hāwea residents to help in car break-ins investigation

Police investigating numerous reports of cars being interfered with in Lake Hāwea are seeking the public’s help to identify the man captured in this CCTV footage. More

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Staff in glow vests walking in an urban area
21 Jan 2026 8:11am News:
National News

Police make history with 100 former officers rejoining in 2025

'So many former staff deciding to get back in blue highlights what a positive, rewarding and unique career being a police officer is.' More

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Graham Garnett
19 Jan 2026 3:05pm News:
Tasman

How a wrong turn led to 3 weeks lost in bush + statement from Graham Garnett's family

One wrong turn was all it took to send Graham Garnett deep within the Kahurangi National Park for almost three weeks. More

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Police seek CCTV/Dashcam footage of vehicle similar to the one pictured
17 Jan 2026 11:01am News:
Bay of Plenty

Update: Fatal crash, SH30, Tikitere

Police investigating the circumstances of the fatal crash in Tikitere on Thursday 15 January are appealing to the public for information. More

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Media release - Update
16 Jan 2026 8:13am News:
Bay of Plenty

Update: Tauranga homicide

A 37-year-old woman has been charged with murder after the death of a man in Tauranga. More

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Human rights in policing - Police Manual chapter

Date Published: 
January 2026
This chapter outlines how Police employees can recognise and apply human rights across key areas of policing. Upholding human rights is not only a legal obligation - it is essential to building trust, preventing revictimisation, and delivering quality policing services.

Offence notices - Police Manual chapter

Date Published: 
January 2026

This chapter explains the process and principles for issuing infringement offence notices (IONs) and other related notices as a quick, cost-effective way to enforce minor breaches of the law, ensuring road safety and compliance without resorting to court proceedings.