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Alan Richards
31 Dec 2024 6:21am News:
National News

Commissioner congratulates New Year Honours recipients

Three members of staff, who have a combined 144 years of Police service, are recognised in the New Year Honours. More

5 min read
Car decals / graphics / stickers - 1
30 Dec 2024 12:01pm News:
Auckland City

Public assists Police in arrests following aggravated robbery

"This is a great example of the community assisting Police, leading to these offenders being held to account.” More

1 min read
Crash - 2  (sign on car)
29 Dec 2024 4:47pm News:
National News

Police disappointed with high holiday road toll

Police and other emergency services throughout New Zealand have attended eight fatal crashes so far where nine people have lost their lives. More

2 min read
SAR Wairere Falls 1
29 Dec 2024 12:33pm News:
Waikato

Police remind hikers to take safety precautions following Wairere Falls rescue

It is essential if planning on going for a hike to pack extra food and water, stick close to your group, and carry a Personal Locator Beacon. More

2 min read
Car stationary night lights on - 1
29 Dec 2024 8:54am News:
Southern

Te Anau revellers reminded of alcohol ban

There is a 24/7 alcohol ban in place around the town centre area during the Christmas and New Year holiday period. Anyone breaching the ban will be liable for a fine. More

1 min read
Dive 1
29 Dec 2024 8:27am News:
Bay of Plenty

Body found in Ōhope

Formal identification procedures are ongoing, however it is thought likely to be the man who fled Police on Christmas Day. More

1 min read
Road policing checkpoint in The Coromandel
28 Dec 2024 3:12pm News:
Waikato

Coromandel Police complete 28 separate alcohol checkpoints in one day

Coming into the holiday season and New Year it is doubly important that locals and holiday makers alike know that they could be breath tested anytime and anywhere so that everyone can get home ... More

1 min read
Police shirts
27 Dec 2024 11:19am News:
Waitematā

Three alleged shoplifters to appear in court, Albany

Police located and seized around $2700 worth of clothing, perfumes, food products and toys. More

1 min read
Media release – UPDATE – protest
24 Dec 2024 4:45pm News:
Canterbury

Police conduct further search for missing climbers on Aoraki Mount Cook

Due to a change in climatic condition, Police, alongside Search and Rescue staff and Department of Conservation, conducted a further search at a location of interest on the mountain. More

1 min read
Police radio
23 Dec 2024 3:03pm News:
Eastern

More than $2.5m worth of assets restrained in undeclared tobacco case

This case shows crime doesn’t pay, and profiting from criminal activities will eventually catch up with people. More

2 min read
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