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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.

Traffic compliance scheme - Police Manual chapter

Date Published: 
January 2026

This chapter explains the Traffic Compliance Scheme, which is a process allowing drivers who commit certain minor traffic offences to avoid paying infringement fees by fixing the fault and providing proof of compliance within a specified timeframe, thereby promoting road safety over punishment.

A special moment as Police Commissioner Richard Chambers is gifted a korowai.
15 Jan 2026 8:09am TenOne Magazine

East Coast honours Commissioner

East Coast warmth shines through at special korowai presentation.More

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