Media release - name release
23 Mar 2026 8:30pm News:
Southern

Lake Manapouri name release

Police can now formally name the man whose body was recovered from Lake Manapouri last week, following a six-day search. He was 42-year-old Regan Soper, of Gore. Police extend our condolences to his... More

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Media release - fatal crash
23 Mar 2026 4:19pm News:
Central

Fatal crash, Levin

Two people have died following a two-vehicle crash in Levin this morning. Emergency services were called to Arapaepae Road / State Highway 57 around 2.30am. Sadly, two people were pronounced deceased... More

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Media release - name release
23 Mar 2026 2:26pm News:
Eastern

Name release, fatal crash, Waipaoa

Police can confirm the name of the man who died following a crash in Waipaoa on 20 March, and are appealing for information from the public. The man was 75-year-old Owen Rutherford Lloyd, from... More

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Police shoulder patch
23 Mar 2026 2:10pm News:
Counties Manukau

Nailed it: Police clean up following tip off

Police in Counties Manukau have been busy returning a pile of stolen goods following a tip off from a member of the public. More

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Car decals / graphics / stickers - 3
23 Mar 2026 2:03pm News:
Wellington

Remains found in Wellington centuries old

Human remains found in a garden on Wellington’s south coast last year have been determined to be centuries old. A homeowner discovered the remains in his garden in Ōwhiro Bay on June 22, 2025... More

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This Roar: if you are not sure, then don’t shoot!
23 Mar 2026 1:00pm News:
National News

This Roar: if you are not sure, then don’t shoot!

As thousands of hunters are making their plans for autumn – the Roar – recreational firearms groups are urging hunters to always be 100% sure of their targets. More

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Media release - Investigation update v3
23 Mar 2026 12:49pm News:
Central

Man arrested following park assault

Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Paula Drewery, Taranaki Area Investigations Manager: Police investigating a serious assault in King Edward Park in Stratford on Friday evening have... More

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23 Mar 2026 10:05am News:
Waitematā

Woman sent to court after fleeing Police

A woman nosing through North Shore mailboxes has been diverted to court after fleeing from Police. At 3am, Police detected a stolen Nissan hatchback travelling through Wairau Valley. Acting Inspector... More

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National Drugs in Wastewater Testing Programme - 2025 Annual Overview

This overview of the Drugs in Wastewater Programme results for 2025 outlines the estimated annual consumption across all 62 testing sites in 2025, provides a comparison with previous years, and summarises general trends for the three main drug types (methamphetamine, MDMA and cocaine).

This report includes estimates of the annual number of common doses consumed, annual social harm cost and annual amount spent on these drugs (dollar value). They have been included to provide perspective. Please note: