Cash located during search warrants for Operation Solana
20 Feb 2026 4:39pm News:
National News

Op Solana: Police operation shines light on drug syndicate

Long-running Police investigation exposes a New Zealand syndicate operating a drug importation and country-wide distribution network through the dark web. More

2 min read
Sergeant Gilbert Williams standing next to a police car.
20 Feb 2026 3:05pm TenOne Magazine

From Beat to Bar

Sergeant Gilbert Williams turns his dream into reality in the High Court. More

3 min read
Handcuffing 1
20 Feb 2026 2:47pm News:
Waitematā

Woman charged over retirement village burglaries

A prolific burglar allegedly targeting a west Auckland retirement village is facing numerous charges in court. The arrest comes as Police investigate other burglaries at villages across the Auckland... More

1 min read
Media release - name release
20 Feb 2026 2:40pm News:
Southern

Name release: Fatal crash, Port Chalmers

Police can now release the name of the man who sadly died following a crash on Wickliffe Road, Port Chalmers, on Friday 30 January. He was John Douglas Taylor, 44, from Milton. Police extend... More

1 min read
Police 4WD rural day
20 Feb 2026 2:25pm News:
Southern

Police warn Clutha and Gore farmers: be aware

Southern District Police urge people in rural areas of Clutha and Gore to keep an eye out after reports of multiple burglaries. A number of burglaries in the heart of Southland are under investigation... More

1 min read
Media release - Investigation update v3
20 Feb 2026 2:17pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Arrest made, Wharepai Domain homicide

Attribute to Western Bay of Plenty Area Investigations Manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown: Police have arrested and charged a man today in relation to the death of Dax Holland... More

1 min read
Media release - Update
20 Feb 2026 11:01am News:
Wellington

Update - Cannons Creek assault

Attribute to Kāpiti Mana Area Commander, Inspector Renée Perkins: Police investigating an assault in Cannons Creek this morning are seeking information from the public to assist our investigation... More

1 min read