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  • Media release - fatal crash
    5 Sep 2026 5:58pm News:
    Eastern

    Fatal crash, Lytton Road, Te Hapara

    One person has died after a serious crash in Te Hapara this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the crash involving a car and a cyclist on Lytton Road about 3pm. One person was transported to... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    5 Sep 2026 5:54pm News:
    Canterbury

    Sudden death following water incident, Cape Three Points, Wainui

    One person has died following a water-related incident near Cape Three Points, Wainui, today. Emergency services were called about midday after someone was pulled from the water after getting into... More

    1 min read
  • Police shirts
    5 Sep 2026 5:16pm News:
    Auckland City

    Two men to appear in court after a traffic stop unravels a hoard of illegal items

    Two men are before the courts after Auckland City Police conducted a traffic stop, resulting in a trove of illegal items being located. Acting Shift Inspector Ian Scoulding says about 5.50pm on Friday... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    4 Sep 2026 3:50pm News:
    Tasman

    Update: Serious incident, Nelson

    Statement attributable to Superintendent Blair Macdonald, Acting Tasman District Commander: Two people have been located deceased following a serious incident in Nelson this afternoon. Earlier today... More

    1 min read
  • 4 Sep 2026 2:18pm News:
    Central

    Grey St cordons lifted, Gisborne

    Attribute: Detective Senior Sergeant John Love Police cordons on Grey St and State Highway 35 in Gisborne have now been lifted. The cordons were put into place following a sudden death in Alfred Cox... More

    1 min read
  • Missing man Gareth Anderson
    4 Sep 2026 12:47pm News:
    Canterbury

    Update: search paused for man missing near Craigieburn Forest Park, Selwyn

    Attributable to Detective Liam Mitchell: Police have paused the search for missing man, Gareth Anderson, who was swept down a river near Craigieburn Forest Park on Thursday 27 August. The search has... More

    1 min read
  • Four gang members arrested following operation in Christchurch
    4 Sep 2026 12:33pm News:
    Canterbury

    Four gang members arrested following operation in Christchurch

    Four gang members have been arrested after a Police operation targeting gang offending was terminated in Christchurch this week. Detective Sergeant Kate Taylor says yesterday Police executed warrants... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    3 Sep 2026 6:15pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Police seeking footage after man fatally struck by car, Te Puke

    Police investigating an incident where a man was fatally struck by a car in Te Puke on Tuesday night are appealing to the public for information. The man was walking on Te Puke Highway, near Manoeka... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    3 Sep 2026 2:56pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Body located, Rotorua

    Attribute to: Detective Senior Sergeant David Thompson Police this morning have located a body at Lake Rotokākahi near Rotorua. Prior to work being done to recover the body, Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao... More

    1 min read
  • 3 Sep 2026 1:48pm News:
    Tasman

    Name release: fatal crash, Hokitika

    Police can now confirm the name of the person who died following a serious crash involving a car and pedestrian in Hokitika on 14 August. She was Mary Schimanski, 87, of Hokitika. Our thoughts are... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    3 Sep 2026 12:19pm News:
    Auckland City

    Crash and dash

    Police were quick to find the hiding spots of three men who allegedly fled after a dangerously driven vehicle crashed in Onehunga overnight. Around 1.20am, Auckland City officers were on patrol when... More

    1 min read
  • Police uncovered a fake wall concealing a firearm, ammunition and materials allegedly used in the production of methamphetamine.
    3 Sep 2026 8:57am News:
    Waitematā

    The writing’s on the wall for offenders

    Two men will face court after a fake wall concealing a cache of illegal items was uncovered during a search warrant in Beach Haven yesterday. Waitematā Police were investigating the manufacture of... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - media advisory
    2 Sep 2026 6:13pm News:
    National News

    Media Advisory: 399 Mark Robinson recruit wing graduation

    Media are invited to the 399 Mark Robinson recruit wing graduation. What: Graduation of the New Zealand Police 399 Recruit Wing. Who: For families and friends to celebrate with the newly attested... More

    1 min read
  • Police would like to speak with this potential witness
    2 Sep 2026 3:25pm News:
    Southern

    Police arrest two and appeal for witnesses following serious assault, Queenstown

    The assault occurred on Tuesday 25 August, around 1.10am, near the Crew Room Bar entrance on Ballarat Street in Queenstown. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    2 Sep 2026 2:12pm News:
    Waitematā

    Name release: fatal fire, Henderson

    Police can now confirm the name of the man who died following a house fire on Forest Hill Road, Henderson on 29 August. He was Kenneth John McDougall, 72, of Auckland. Our thoughts are with Kenneth’s... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    2 Sep 2026 1:39pm News:
    Wellington

    'Fantastic' work leads to safe rescue

    The quick actions of Wellington Police officers and Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews led to the safe rescue of a man who jumped off Queen’s Wharf last night. Police were alerted to a person in the... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
    2 Sep 2026 1:37pm News:
    Auckland City

    Thieves caught copper handed

    A pair of alleged thieves were left empty handed in Onehunga after being caught in the act by Police yesterday afternoon. Senior Sergeant Tony Ngau Chun, Auckland City East Area Response Manager, says... More

    1 min read
  • Courtney Drake
    2 Sep 2026 12:53pm News:
    Auckland City

    Renewed appeal: Have you seen Courtney?

    Police are renewing our appeal for information on the whereabouts of Courtney Drake, who's been reported missing and was last seen in Manurewa on 30 July. More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    2 Sep 2026 11:20am News:
    Waitematā

    In the market for charges

    An alleged Facebook Marketplace scammer is now facing a raft of charges after he defrauded victims out of thousands of dollars. Earlier this year, Police received multiple complaints about a Facebook... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    2 Sep 2026 8:17am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Fatal crash, Te Puke

    Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Te Puke on 1 September. The crash involved a pedestrian and took place on Te Puke Highway (near Manoeka Road) at about 9pm. The road was... More

    1 min read
  • Francois Tumahai (Chair of Te Runanga o Ngāti Waewae), Zee Moretana (Service Manager at Poutini Waiora), Lisa Tumahai (CEO of Pokeko Poutini Ngāi Tahu), Inspector Jacqui Corner (West Coast Area Commander), Inspector Tracey Wharehoka, Westland Mayor Helen Lash and Police Commissioner Richard Chambers.
    1 Sep 2026 1:33pm News:
    Tasman

    Te Pae Oranga launch celebrated in Te Tai Poutini

    Tasman Police, in partnership with Poutini Ngāi Tahu and Poutini Waiora, are pleased to announce the launch of Te Pae Oranga on the West Coast. More

    4 min read
  • Tiori Toru
    1 Sep 2026 1:16pm News:
    Northland

    The missing piece: Police seek stolen sculpture

    Police in Northland are appealing to the public for information following the theft of a significant sculpture in Whangārei. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    1 Sep 2026 12:28pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Name release: critical incident, Manurewa

    Please attribute to Counties Manukau District Commander, Superintendent Shanan Gray: Police can now formally release the name of the woman who died following a fatal crash in Manurewa on 27 August... More

    1 min read
  • Police and SAR staff make the trek in.
    1 Sep 2026 7:37am News:
    Northland

    Rescue at the rising river

    A woman trapped by rising river waters in Whangaroa was rescued during the weekend following a coordinated multi-agency response. At around 3.45pm on 29 August, Police received a report from a walker... More

    1 min read
  • Waikato Police weed out large cannabis growing operation
    31 Aug 2026 12:37pm News:
    Waikato

    Waikato Police weed out large cannabis growing operation

    Police have recovered tonnes of cannabis being grown in large scale indoor commercial cannabis grow facilities linked to Vietnamese nationals. More

    2 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    31 Aug 2026 9:13am News:
    Counties Manukau

    No room to hide for fleeing driver

    An unauthorised game of hide and seek led Police to the bedroom of an alleged fleeing driver in Clover Park last night. Just gone 10.20pm, a patrol unit in Counties Manukau signalled for a Toyota... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    30 Aug 2026 8:07pm News:
    Wellington

    Man arrested following disorder in Lower Hutt

    Attribute to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Peter Reeves, Wellington District Investigations. A man has been arrested this afternoon, in relation to a disorder in Lower Hutt in the early hours of... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    30 Aug 2026 3:38pm News:
    Auckland City

    Fatal crash, Flatbush

    Police can confirm one person has died following a crash between a car and motorcycle on Eros Road in Flatbush this afternoon. The crash was reported to Police at around 1.35pm. Eros road is closed... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    30 Aug 2026 12:37pm News:
    Southern

    Fatal crash, SH85, Waitaki

    Police can confirm one person has died following a crash earlier this morning in Waitaki. About 8.10am, Police were called to a single vehicle crash near Happy Valley Creek Bridge. Sadly, one person... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    30 Aug 2026 8:58am News:
    Wellington

    Appeal following disorder on Waterloo Road

    Hutt Valley Police are seeking the public’s assistance following a disorder incident in Lower Hutt in the early hours of Sunday. More

    1 min read

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