An investigation is underway after a person was located deceased in Kaikohe overnight. Police were called to Ngapipito Road at around 11.10pm following reports of a serious incident. One person was...
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Police can now confirm the name of the man who died following a crash on State Highway 2, Takapau, on 29 April. He was Matthew John Dasent, 58, from Takapau. Our thoughts are with his family and...
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Police have made arrests after two separate incidents resulted in people being wounded in Rānui this afternoon. Just before midday Police were called to a residential housing area on Swanson Road...
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Gangs, drugs and firearms across Hawke’s Bay and Wairoa were targeted last week, resulting in nine people appearing in court, with further arrests likely. Operation Tar, an investigation led by the...
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Nelson Police investigating an assault are appealing for information from the public to assist in our investigation. Police are specifically appealing to hear from a woman walking her dog who we...
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The 11-year-old boy reporting missing in Hamilton and last seen in Glenview on 29 April has been located safe and well. Police thank those who have provided information that assisted in locating him...
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Attributable to Detective Sergeant John Kean, Police continue to investigate the disappearance of Kevin Belling who went missing from his Motu Rimu farm in Kapuka on 9 January. With the assistance of...
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Attributable to Inspector Mike Henwood, Eastern Waikato Area Commander: An 18-year-old man is before the courts following a series of burglaries and a fleeing driver incident in Whangamatā overnight...
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Police can now name the man that died in a single-vehicle crash along Winding Creek Road in Southland on Sunday 22 March. He was Aaron George Ferguson, 39, of Waikaia. Police extend their condolences...
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We would like to correct the dates the Police Media Event Publisher interface will be offline for. While the platform will remain accessible, events will not be listed from approximately 5pm today...
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The Police Media Event Publisher interface will be offline for a number of days due to a planned upgrade. While the platform will remain accessible, events will not be listed from approximately 5pm...
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Attributable to Senior Sergeant Wayne Hunter, Police are urging drivers to take extra care around schools as new variable speed limits are introduced to help keep tamariki safe. Over the next month...
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Police have seized property, vehicles and cash as part of a multi‑agency operation targeting drugs and money laundering in Gisborne. Last week, a search warrant was executed at a residential address...
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Police are now in a position to name the woman who sadly died following a crash on State Highway 1, Kinleith, on Tuesday 21 April. She was Dr Regina Katzenschlager, 61, from Austria. Police extend our...
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Masterton Police have concluded the search for a person allegedly in distress in the river last night. About 7.30pm on Sunday, Police were called to the skate park area on Dixon Street after a report...
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Police have today located a person deceased in the Motueka Valley area. The person was found by Search and Rescue personnel looking for missing Motueka man Nathan Green. While the formal...
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Attributable to Superintendent Scott Gemmell, Waikato District Commander: One person is before the court following a firearms incident in Waihi overnight. At around 8.55pm, Police were alerted to a...
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To be attributed to Acting Senior Sergeant Sarah Griffin: Two men have been charged after an apparent road rage incident in Burwood, Christchurch last night. Police were called to the intersection of...
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Police can confirm a person has died following a water related incident in Kaikōura today. At around 12.40pm, Police were alerted to a boat having capsized in South Bay. Sadly, one person was located...
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Police have arrested four people in connection with a recent series of burglaries affecting homes and businesses across the Feilding area. The arrests are part of Operation Thor and follow a spike in...
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A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged, following a serious assault in Hastings yesterday. Detective Senior Sergeant Sally Patrick says Police were called to a commercial premises on Kiwi...
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Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash in Kinleith, south of Tokoroa, on Wednesday 29 April. Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, Tar Hill...
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Police have charged one person and removed five firearms from circulation following the execution of a search warrant in Te Atatū Peninsula yesterday. Waitematā Police had received information that a...
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Police can confirm Operation Cranmere, the investigation to identify anyone who may have supported Tom Phillips, has concluded. It has not resulted in any charges. Detective Superintendent Ross McKay...
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Attributable to Senior Sergeant Craig Ellison: Police investigating a crash in Christchurch at the start of April are seeking witnesses to the crash to assist with our enquiries. At 5:40pm on 1 April...
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Police can confirm one person has died following a three-vehicle crash on the intersection of Mile Flat Road and State Highway 1 near Hampden in North Otago. Emergency services were called around 2...
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Attribute to Senior Sergeant Gary Iddenten, Gore Police: Gore Police are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary at a rural property on Mataura Island Road, Mataura Island in the...
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Police is disappointed at the concerning number of deaths on our roads over the past fortnight as they highlight the importance of safe driving behaviours every day. Inspector Peter McKennie, acting...
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Police have laid charges in relation to a fatal crash in Rotorua in November 2025. The crash, involving a car and a bus carrying a number of students, occurred on Te Ngae Road at around 9.20pm on 6...
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Attribute to Constable Leauga Fuimaono, Christchurch Beat Team: A Christchurch man has been arrested following a number of reported fuel drive-offs valued at over $4500. Police were first notified on...
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