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  • Sergeant on computer
    28 Aug 2026 4:59pm News:
    Waitematā

    Charges follow Mangawhai burglary

    Police have laid charges following an aggravated burglary in Mangawhai on Monday afternoon. “Our enquiries have been ongoing in recent days, have since charged a Mangawhai man over the offending, who... More

    1 min read
  • Impounded motorbike
    28 Aug 2026 4:44pm News:
    Canterbury

    Man arrested following dangerous motorbike riding across Christchurch

    Police have arrested and charged a 19-year-old man following an investigation into dangerous motorbike riding across Christchurch and surrounding areas. More

    1 min read
  • Rural near bush 2 x officers - Day
    28 Aug 2026 2:11pm News:
    Southern

    Police recover more than $30,000 in stolen property following rural burglary investigation

    More than $30,000 in stolen property has been recovered in Southland this week after the arrest of two men. More

    1 min read
  • Air pistol located at address
    28 Aug 2026 2:05pm News:
    Waikato

    Arrests following alleged shooting, Hamilton

    Three people have been arrested following an alleged shooting at a property in Dinsdale, Hamilton earlier this week. More

    1 min read
  • Wing 398 graduation.
    28 Aug 2026 1:47pm TenOne Magazine

    Answering the call of duty

    Wing 398 celebrate graduation alongside four colleagues who crossed the Tasman to serve. More

    4 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    28 Aug 2026 1:12pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Gotta catch ‘em all

    Police used ‘super-arrest’ and took a prolific burglar into custody who fraudulently obtained and stole items from vulnerable people, including highly valuable Pokémon cards. The incidents were... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    28 Aug 2026 1:11pm News:
    Waikato

    Gotta catch ‘em all

    Police used ‘super-arrest’ and took a prolific burglar into custody who fraudulently obtained and stole items from vulnerable people, including highly valuable Pokémon cards. The incidents were... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    28 Aug 2026 1:02pm News:
    Southern

    Name release, Ōamaru

    Police are now able to release the name of the man who was found deceased after a car went off the Holmes Wharf into the Ōamaru Harbour on Tuesday 25 August. He was Samisoni Talanoa, 69, from Ōamaru... More

    1 min read
  • Police and Land Search and Rescue recommencing search this morning
    28 Aug 2026 12:21pm News:
    Canterbury

    Search launched for man missing near Craigieburn Forest Park, Selwyn

    A search is under way after Police received a report that a man was swept down a river near Craigieburn Forest Park, Selwyn, yesterday. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    28 Aug 2026 11:44am News:
    Northland

    Name release: fatal crash, Maungakaramea

    Police can now name the man who sadly died following a crash on Maungakaramea Road, Maungakaramea on 21 August. He was Flynn Joseph McBride, 20, of Dargaville. Police extend our condolences to his... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    28 Aug 2026 8:21am News:
    Northland

    Fatal water-related incident, Te Kao

    A man has died following a water-related incident off the coast of Te Kao yesterday afternoon. Police were called to Ninety Mile Beach at 1.20pm following reports a fisherman had fallen into the water... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    27 Aug 2026 3:17pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Gang patches seized following Kawerau warrants

    Police have arrested six men, and seized drugs, ammunition, gang patches, and gang regalia, following search warrants in Kawerau this week. Seven search warrants were executed across the Kawerau area... More

    2 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    27 Aug 2026 2:23pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Short back and a side of charges

    A fresh haircut wasn't enough of a disguise to help a wanted man evade Police, who tracked him down in Māngere last night. The 30-year-old man had warrants out for his arrest following a number of... More

    1 min read
  • Rogan Hare-Huru
    27 Aug 2026 1:39pm News:
    Waitematā

    Warrant to arrest: Rogan Hare-Huru

    Police are renewing our appeal to locate Rogan Hare-Huru, who has a warrant for his arrest and is actively avoiding Police. The 30-year-old is wanted by Police for firearms offending and is known to... More

    1 min read
  • Constable Katie Haldane holds the young people's interest.
    27 Aug 2026 11:09am TenOne Magazine

    Clued up and safer

    Partner agencies put on some serious fun for youngsters. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - media advisory
    27 Aug 2026 10:49am News:
    National News

    Media advisory – Police Media Centre closing at 7pm, Thursday 27 August

    The Police Media Centre will close early today, Thursday 27 August, due to staff illness. Media advisors will be available to respond to queries until 7pm. As always, information about any critical... More

    1 min read
  • Courtney Drake
    27 Aug 2026 10:49am News:
    Auckland City

    Have you seen Courtney?

    Police are seeking the public’s help to locate 30-year-old Courtney Drake, who has been reported missing in Auckland. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    27 Aug 2026 10:26am News:
    Canterbury

    Woman dies following crash, Timaru

    A pedestrian critically injured after being hit by a car in Timaru last week has died. Mary Shaw, 70, was hit near the intersection of Wai-iti Road and Wilson Street around 11:40am on 18 August. She... More

    1 min read
  • IPCA Ruling
    27 Aug 2026 10:06am News:
    Central

    Police acknowledge IPCA findings in non-fatal Whanganui shooting

    Police acknowledge the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) that found officers’ use of force was justified when taking a man into custody in Whanganui in 2023. On 12 December... More

    2 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    27 Aug 2026 8:21am News:
    Northland

    Fatal crash: Oruru Road, Peria

    Two people have died after a serious two-vehicle crash in Peria last night. Emergency services were called to Oruru Road near Jason Road about 8pm. Sadly, two people were located deceased at the scene... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    27 Aug 2026 6:24am News:
    Central

    Fatal crash, Palmerston North

    One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Palmerston North overnight. Police were notified just before 2.40am the crash involving a car and a motorcycle at the State Highway 3 and James... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
    26 Aug 2026 8:48pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Police making enquiries into alleged serious assault following crash, Manukau

    Police are making enquiries into a serious assault in Manukau this evening. About 5.10pm, Police were notified of an assault that occurred after a two-vehicle crash between a Toyota and a Volkswagen... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v3
    26 Aug 2026 12:42pm News:
    Central

    Update: Arrest after man hit by car in Manawatū

    Attribute to Acting Detective Sergeant Grant Christian: A man has been arrested in relation to anti-social road user activity near Feilding which left a man in critical condition. On Saturday 22... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    26 Aug 2026 7:54am News:
    Southern

    Fatal crash, Appeal for witnesses, Ōamaru

    One person has been confirmed deceased after a car entered the water in Ōamaru yesterday evening. Police were called to Holmes Wharf, around 5.30pm, with reports that a vehicle went into the Ōamaru... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    26 Aug 2026 6:41am News:
    Waitematā

    Fatal crash: Sunnynook Road, Sunnynook

    One person has died following a serious crash in Sunnynook last night. Police were called to the intersection of Sunnynook Road and Sycamore Drive about 6.30pm, following reports of a crash between a... More

    1 min read
  • Reunited at last: Matt Kim and North Shore Station Support Officer Lisa Clark, whose persistence helped return a treasured Rolex the family feared was lost forever.
    25 Aug 2026 3:36pm TenOne Magazine

    Not on her watch

    Global search reunites burglary victim with $90k Rolex - and more. More

    2 min read
  • Over $700,000 of assets and cash restrained following operation termination in Hawke’s Bay
    25 Aug 2026 3:23pm News:
    Eastern

    Over $700,000 of assets and cash restrained following operation termination in Hawke’s Bay

    Hawke’s Bay Police have arrested two people and seized over $700,00 of assets and cash following an investigation into the sale and supply of drugs in the area. Detective Owen McCool says several... More

    2 min read
  • Police seized around $1.25m in cannabis cultivation equipment
    25 Aug 2026 12:04pm News:
    National News

    Blackout: Operation descends on Vietnamese organise crime group linked to cannabis

    Long-running Police investigation shuts down one of the largest syndicates allegedly operating and supplying cannabis grow houses across Auckland. More

    2 min read
  • Police tape
    25 Aug 2026 6:15am News:
    Eastern

    Man charged following Flaxmere assaults

    Please attribute to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Phil Sayers: A man has been charged following two assaults in Flaxmere yesterday morning. Police were first notified at around 8.40am after a... More

    1 min read
  • Firearms found in a backpack
    24 Aug 2026 4:32pm News:
    Waikato

    Locked (up) and loaded following dogged pursuit

    A fleeing moped rider barked up the wrong tree after a police dog tracked him to his hiding spot, where officers found loaded firearms, drugs and a protective vest in his backpack. More

    1 min read

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