Media release - fatal crash
26 Nov 2025 4:49pm News:
Waikato

Fatal crash, SH 2, Maramarua

Police can now confirm one person has sadly died following a two-truck collision on State Highway 2, near Maramarua earlier today. Emergency services were called to the scene around 11.42am. One other... More

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Media release - Investigation update v1
26 Nov 2025 4:41pm News:
Central

Update: Pahiatua homicide

Police are continuing to search for a man wanted in relation to a Pahiatua woman’s death last month. On the afternoon of 15 October, Karen Gilbert-Palmer, 74, was found deceased at her Arthur Street... More

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Police Hat Close Up
26 Nov 2025 12:56pm News:
Counties Manukau

Police acknowledge sentence handed down in double homicide

Hakyung Lee has been sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 17 years, after she murdered her two young children in 2018. More

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Jayleb-Che DEAN

Circumstances
Jayleb-Che DEAN was last seen at the hot and cold pools in the Waiotapu area on 30 September 2025 at around 10.30pm. Family and Police have concerns for Jayleb-Che's welfare and are appealing to the public for sightings or information. Please contact 105 or Crime Stoppers with any information, quoting file number 251003/5935.
Media release - Investigation update v1
26 Nov 2025 10:47am News:
Counties Manukau

Man charged following Waiuku fire

A man is due in court today following a large fire at a Waiuku business on Monday night. Police treated the fire as suspicious with a scene examination carried out yesterday. Acting Detective... More

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The flame of hope is making its way down Aotearoa 1
26 Nov 2025 8:45am News:
Southern

Special Olympics flame in Dunedin and Invercargill this weekend

Media is invited to attend the Southern Law Enforcement Torch Runs to take photos and interview participants, including some of the local Special Olympics stars. The Law Enforcement Torch Run is in... More

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