Media release - fatal crash
12 Nov 2025 3:48pm News:
Waikato

Fatal crash, Whitianga

One person has died following a serious crash in Whitianga this morning. Emergency services were called to the two vehicle crash at the intersection of Tairua Whitianga Road and Moewai Road just after... More

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Gisborne person of interest 1
12 Nov 2025 2:47pm News:
Eastern

Gisborne homicide: Police seeking people of interest

Police investigating the murder of Bill Maangi in Gisborne are seeking the public’s help in identifying two people believed to be directly linked to the incident. More

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Poachers warning sign
12 Nov 2025 1:45pm News:
Southern

Mid Dome Poaching Project to Tackle Illegal Hunting in Southland

Southland Police are teaming up with Department of Conservation (DOC) and farmers to target illegal hunting and trespassing in the Mid Dome Conservation Area. ‘The Mid Dome Poaching Project’ brings... More

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Media release - Update
12 Nov 2025 1:23pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Arrests in Operation Reynard – Te Puke Murder Investigation

Please attribute the following to Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown: Police investigating the murder of Tristan Oakes in Te Puke on 25 October 2025 have today arrested a 24-year-old Te... More

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Media release - media advisory
12 Nov 2025 12:07pm News:
National News

Media Advisory: Police graduations in Porirua and Auckland

Media are invited to attend the graduation ceremonies of recruit wings 389 in Wellington and 390 in Auckland this week. The ceremonies mark the recruits’ completion of their initial training course... More

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Police tape
12 Nov 2025 10:34am News:
Canterbury

Further update: Wainoni shooting, Christchurch

Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan: Police are following strong lines of enquiry into the shooting in Wainoni, Christchurch, which occurred on Monday evening, 10 November. Police would... More

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Police Hat Close Up
11 Nov 2025 5:37pm News:
National News

Statement from Police Commissioner Richard Chambers on IPCA findings

WATCH: The findings of the IPCA review into the Police handling of complaints against Jevon McSkimming show inexcusable conduct by former senior leaders of New Zealand Police. More

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Police tape
11 Nov 2025 4:21pm News:
Canterbury

Update: Wainoni shooting, Christchurch

Attributable to Detective Inspector Craig Farrant: Police are following good lines of enquiry in relation to a shooting in Wainoni last night. Officers remain at the scene on Shortland Street, and in... More

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