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  • Crash - 2  (sign on car)
    27 Mar 2025 11:31am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Driver sentenced for serious crash

    Attribute to Senior Sergeant Fane Troy, Taupo Police: A Canadian woman has been sentenced for her role in a serious two-vehicle crash near Taupō on Sunday. Renee Kelly Vanry, 57, of West Vancouver in... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    27 Mar 2025 8:11am News:
    Central

    Fatal crash, Marton

    One person has died after a two-vehicle crash on SH1, near Marton, last night. Emergency services were called to the scene about 9.45pm. Sadly, one person died at the scene. Another person sustained... More

    1 min read
  • Police patrol dog and his family
    26 Mar 2025 3:18pm News:
    National News

    Media Advisory: Dog graduation

    New Zealand Police will host the latest dog graduation on Thursday 27 March at 1pm. Handlers and their dogs will be celebrating in front of whānau and friends and members of the New Zealand Police... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    26 Mar 2025 1:32pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Man taken into custody following Murupara incident

    Attributable to Inspector Lincoln Sycamore, Bay of Plenty District Commander (Acting) A man has been taken into custody following an incident in Murupara today. About 6:45am, the man allegedly forced... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    26 Mar 2025 1:08pm News:
    Southern

    Two before the court following burglary, Bluff

    Attribute to Senior Sergeant Mel Robertson: Two youths have been arrested in Bluff overnight, following a reported burglary at a commercial premises on Gore Street. At around 2:30am, Police were... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    26 Mar 2025 12:08pm News:
    Tasman

    Tasman Police appealing for firearms as investigation continues into cold case

    Police investigating the murder of David John Robinson continue to make progress after new leads breathed renewed energy into the investigation. The homicide investigation was launched on 28 December... More

    2 min read
  • Senior Constable Barry Shepherd
    26 Mar 2025 10:03am TenOne Magazine

    49 - not out

    Celebrating the remarkable career of Senior Constable Barry Shepherd - and it's not over yet. More

    4 min read
  • Police shoulder patch
    26 Mar 2025 9:43am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Ongoing incident, Murupara

    Pine Drive, Murupara, remains closed as Police respond to an active incident at the Murupara Police station. The scene is currently contained, and Police are actively engaging with one person. We... More

    1 min read
  • Handcuff 1
    25 Mar 2025 4:37pm News:
    Southern

    Two arrested following Invercargill aggravated robbery

    Police have taken two youths into custody following an aggravated robbery in Invercargill. At around 3.30am on Monday 24 March, Police were alerted to four people entering a store on North Road. The... More

    1 min read
  • Officer in bush - day 1
    25 Mar 2025 4:11pm News:
    Central

    Going bush this autumn? Here's how to enjoy it safely.

    Central North Island Police are urging people to make the proper preperations and plans before heading into the outdoors this autumn. Senior Constable Barry Shepherd says with the end of daylight... More

    2 min read
  • Media release - name release
    25 Mar 2025 3:31pm News:
    Southern

    Name release, fatal train incident, Invercargill

    Police have now identified and can confirm the name of the man involved in a fatal train incident in Invercargill, Monday 17 March. He was 54-year-old Geoffrey Francis McIver a local of Invercargill... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - homicide inquiry
    25 Mar 2025 2:41pm News:
    Wellington

    Miramar unexplained death now a homicide investigation

    Attribute to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard: The death of a man found critically injured in Miramar last week is now being treated as a homicide, as Police urgently seek two pedestrians, and... More

    2 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    25 Mar 2025 2:00pm News:
    Waikato

    Fatal crash: Mangaharakeke Drive, Horotiu

    Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on Mangaharakeke Drive/ State Highway 1C, Horotiu this morning. The two-vehicle crash was reported at around 11am. Sadly, the driver of one... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    25 Mar 2025 1:01pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Charges laid following hunting incident, Whakatane

    One person has been arrested after the death of a man following a hunting incident in Minginui, Whakatane last week. Police were notified at about 2am on Friday 21 March of a sudden death following a... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    25 Mar 2025 12:38pm News:
    Central

    Name release: Fatal crash, Woodville

    Police are now in a position to release the name of the woman who died in a crash on Saddle Road, Woodville on 3 March. She was 46-year-old Kelly King, of Woodville. Our thoughts are with her friends... More

    1 min read
  • IPCA Ruling
    25 Mar 2025 10:50am News:
    Eastern

    Police respond to IPCA investigation into death of a woman in custody

    Police accept the findings by the Independent Police Conduct Authority which found officers failed in their duty of care for a woman who died while in Police custody in Gisborne. An internal... More

    2 min read
  • Ian Wiki has been reported missing
    25 Mar 2025 6:52am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Have you seen Ian?

    Police is seeking information on the whereabouts of Ian Wiki, who has been reported missing in the Takanini area. The 56-year-old was reported missing on Monday. Ian was last seen at his home address... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    24 Mar 2025 5:45pm News:
    Canterbury

    Man in custody following threats made, Sydenham

    Please attribute to Superintendent Lane Todd, Canterbury Metro Area Commander: One man has been taken into custody without incident in Sydenham after making threats earlier this afternoon. The address... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    24 Mar 2025 5:15pm News:
    Wellington

    Name release: South Wairarapa homicide

    Police can now release the name of the man who died after being shot in Featherston on Saturday 22 March. He was 23-year-old Doreion Peri Ropata Hard, from Masterton. Two men, aged 23 and 25, appeared... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    24 Mar 2025 4:48pm News:
    Wellington

    Miramar unexplained death: Runner, pedestrian may hold critical details

    Attribute to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard: Police investigating the unexplained death of a man in Miramar want to hear from two members of the public who may have critical information. Abdul... More

    1 min read
  • Crash sign
    24 Mar 2025 4:06pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Appeal for information following crash, Taupō

    Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Fane Troy Taupo Police investigating a serious crash in Rangitaiki, Taupō are seeking information from members of the public about events leading up to the crash... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 2
    24 Mar 2025 2:18pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Appeal for information following fatal crash, Whakatane

    Attributable to Sergeant Shane Tailby, Eastern Bay of Plenty Road Policing: Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash in Whakatane yesterday, (Sunday 23 March). Around 4:55pm Police... More

    1 min read
  • Police car light bay at daytime
    24 Mar 2025 2:15pm News:
    Southern

    Invercargill Police appealing for information following aggravated robbery

    Police are appealing for information following an aggravated robbery at a commercial premises in Invercargill. At around 3.30am this morning, Police were alerted to four people entering a store on... More

    1 min read
  • Hats in air celebrate
    24 Mar 2025 12:33pm News:
    National News

    90 recruits join Wing 386

    The 90 recruits of Wing 386, alongside their patron Dame Noeline Taurua, were welcomed to the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) last week. “The constabulary recruiting team has worked... More

    2 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    23 Mar 2025 8:50pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Fatal crash, Maraetotara

    One person has died after the earlier crash on Ohope Road, Maraetotara. The Serious Crash Unit is examining the scene and traffic management remains in place. Enquiries into the circumstances of the... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    23 Mar 2025 6:29pm News:
    Southern

    Fatal crash, Owaka

    One person has died after the single-vehicle crash on Owaka Valley Road, Owaka, earlier this afternoon. The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene. Motorists should... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    23 Mar 2025 4:52pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Driver charged following crash on State Highway 5

    One person has been summonsed to court following a crash on State Highway 5, Rangataiki today. Police responded to a two-vehicle crash involving a van and an SUV on State Highway 5 around 10:30am... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    23 Mar 2025 4:46pm News:
    Waikato

    Appeal for information after crash, Airport Road

    Waikato Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a crash involving a car and a truck on Airport Road, Tamahere this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the crash, near the... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    23 Mar 2025 11:07am News:
    Wellington

    Operation Ascot update - Wairarapa homicide

    Attributable to Detective Inspector John van den Heuvel: Police are continuing to appeal for information from the public in the Operation Ascot homicide investigation in Wairarapa. The Featherston... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    23 Mar 2025 8:04am News:
    Wellington

    Fatal crash, Wellington

    One person has died after a two-vehicle crash on the Wellington motorway overnight. Emergency services were called to State Highway 1, Kaiwharawhara about 11:30pm where two cars had collided in the... More

    1 min read

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