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  • 14 Dec 2024 11:26am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Information sought following Manukau assault

    Counties Manukau Police investigating an assault outside the Manukau Institute of Technology would like to identify and speak to the person pictured, who may be able to assist with enquiries. Police... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    14 Dec 2024 9:53am News:
    Wellington

    Gang member arrested after shots fired at Wainuiomata house

    To be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch: Police are investigating after shots were fired at a house on Coast Road, Wainuiomata early today. Police were called at 2.40am after a man... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    14 Dec 2024 9:30am News:
    Waitematā

    Person critically injured in hit and run, Henderson

    Police are investigating after a person was critically injured in a hit and run incident overnight. Emergency services were called to Railside Avenue, Henderson at around 12.25am today, after a car... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    14 Dec 2024 9:22am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Update: Kotuku Street, Elsdon assault

    Police are continuing to investigate the death of Sean Remnant, who died from injuries he received at a residential address in Kotuku Street, Elsdon on 1 December. Sean's funeral took place at the... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    14 Dec 2024 8:01am News:
    Waikato

    Waiau incident update: Man charged with murder and attempted murder

    A 77-year-old man has been charged with murder and attempted murder, following an incident in Waiau, Thames yesterday. He will appear in Hamilton District Court today. A person transported to hospital... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    14 Dec 2024 7:22am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Fatal crash: State Highway 5, Ngongotaha Valley

    One person has died following a crash on State Highway 5, Ngongotaha Valley overnight. Emergency services were alerted to the crash between a car and a truck at 3am. State Highway 5 remains closed... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    13 Dec 2024 7:47pm News:
    Wellington

    Update: Search for missing man Graham Russell Smith

    Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Pete Middlemiss Police searching for missing man Graham Russell Smith are asking residents and business owners in the Spicer Botanical Park and Recreation... More

    1 min read
  • Police Emergency tape with car - 2
    13 Dec 2024 4:20pm News:
    Waikato

    Update: Critical incident, Waiau

    Attribute to Inspector Andrea McBeth Police can advise one person has died following an incident in Waiau, Thames this afternoon. Police were called to The 309 Road just after 2pm, where two people... More

    1 min read
  • Firearm seized
    13 Dec 2024 3:26pm News:
    Central

    Cash, drugs and a firearm seized in Taumarunui search warrant

    Two men are due before the courts following two search warrants in Taumarunui. On Thursday 12 December, Taumarunui Police executed two search warrants with assistance from staff from Palmerston North... More

    1 min read
  • Inspector Danny Kirk is welcomed on to Te Rawheoro Marae alongside Superintendent Jeanette Park and Inspector Lincoln Sycamore.
    13 Dec 2024 3:12pm TenOne Magazine

    'Local' welcomed as Area Commander

    A special pōwhiri welcomes the new Tairāwhiti Area Commander. More

    2 min read
  • Constable Peter van't Wout and Senior Constable Jeff Martin holding up sausages from the barbeque.
    13 Dec 2024 3:08pm TenOne Magazine

    Thanks to our road heroes

    School road patrollers celebrate a year of keeping school crossings safe. More

    2 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    13 Dec 2024 10:05am News:
    Waitematā

    Update: Missing girl in Auckland

    The 16-year-old girl reported missing from Torbay yesterday has been located safe and well. Police would like to thank those members of the public who provided information, which assisted in locating... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    13 Dec 2024 8:32am News:
    Waikato

    Fatal crash, Main Road, Tairua

    Police can confirm one person has died following a two-vehicle crash in the Coromandel yesterday. Emergency services were called to Main Road, Tairua, between Manaia and Daphne roads, about 5.20pm, on... More

    1 min read
  • Seized vehicle
    12 Dec 2024 4:32pm News:
    Central

    Three arrests and drugs, guns and cash seized in Taranaki operation

    About 1kg of methamphetamine was located and seized, along with three rifles, two pistols, cash, cannabis and LSD. More

    1 min read
  • Police dog Ultrah heads to Rotorua to start her career with Senior Constable Walter Treviranus
    12 Dec 2024 4:13pm News:
    National News

    Patrol dog trainees fetching great results

    Police Commissioner Richard Chambers welcomed four new patrol dog teams at the Police Dog Training Centre at Trentham. More

    2 min read
  • Police car light bay at daytime
    12 Dec 2024 3:35pm News:
    Wellington

    CCTV sought in Naenae homicide investigation

    Attribute to Detective Inspector Haley Ryan: The investigation into the fatal shooting of a man in Naenae is progressing, thanks to an influx of information from the public. About 3.15pm on Tuesday 10... More

    1 min read
  • Police shirts
    12 Dec 2024 2:52pm News:
    National News

    Police disappointed by latest quarter of wastewater testing

    Police are disappointed by a significant increase in drug use across New Zealand revealed in the latest quarter of wastewater testing. Testing was conducted during quarter three of 2024 (July, August... More

    3 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    12 Dec 2024 12:37pm News:
    Southern

    Police seek information following safe theft

    Attribute to Constable Cat Ankerson Invercargill CIB: Invercargill Police are investigating after a safe was stolen during a burglary at a commercial premises on Mersey Street. The burglary occurred... More

    1 min read
  • Some of the playground equipment stolen in the recent burglary
    12 Dec 2024 10:12am News:
    Waitematā

    Police issue appeal over missing playground in Henderson

    Who would steal a childcare centre’s playground? More

    1 min read
  • Police are seeking information into the death of Invercargill woman Karen White.
    12 Dec 2024 6:33am News:
    Southern

    Ongoing homicide investigation, Lake Hāwea

    Police are following positive lines of enquiry around the death of Invercargill woman Karen White, who was killed at her Lake Hāwea property in March. More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    11 Dec 2024 8:26pm News:
    Waikato

    Surfer dies at Whale Bay, near Raglan

    At around 2.25pm today, emergency services were called to Whale Bay near Raglan, after a surfer was reported to need medical assistance. The man was unresponsive when brought to shore by Raglan Surf... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    11 Dec 2024 5:47pm News:
    Wellington

    Naenae homicide investigation

    Attributable to Detective Inspector John van den Heuvel, Wellington Crime Services Manager: Police are asking for assistance from the public as they continue to investigate yesterday’s homicide in... More

    2 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    11 Dec 2024 3:44pm News:
    Central

    Firearms, ammunition and cannabis seized by Palmerston North Police

    Palmerston North Police have arrested and charged three men with drugs and firearms-related offending, following the execution of two search warrants this morning. The search warrants were carried out... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    11 Dec 2024 3:02pm News:
    Canterbury

    Person found deceased - Hornby house fire

    Emergency services were alerted to a fire on Dickson Crescent, Hornby at 12.55pm today. Tragically a resident of the house was found deceased inside the house. Cordons are in place on Dickson Crescent... More

    1 min read
  • Police shirts
    11 Dec 2024 2:38pm News:
    Canterbury

    Police acknowledge sentencing in relation to the death of Nigel Wilson

    Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Damon Wells: Police acknowledge the sentencing handed down in the High Court at Christchurch today in relation to the death of Nigel Wilson in Bexley in November... More

    1 min read
  • Cops walking the beat (male) day - 2
    11 Dec 2024 1:41pm News:
    Southern

    Gang pad restrained following crayfish crime ring

    Dunedin’s King Cobra gang pad has been restrained by Police following a joint operation targeting a large-scale, organised crayfish crime ring. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - media advisory
    11 Dec 2024 11:38am News:
    Wellington

    Media advisory – Seddon Street, Naenae

    Police will hold a stand up today in relation to the homicide in Naenae yesterday. Detective Inspector John Van Den Heuvel, District Manager Criminal Investigations, will speak to media at Naenae... More

    1 min read
  • IPCA Ruling
    11 Dec 2024 10:08am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Police acknowledge and accept IPCA findings

    Police acknowledge and accept the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) in relation to a fatal motorcycle crash in March 2024. The crash occurred on State Highway 30 near... More

    2 min read
  • Media release - homicide inquiry
    11 Dec 2024 8:03am News:
    Waitematā

    Murder charge laid over Massey crash

    Police have launched a homicide investigation over a fatal crash in Massey on Tuesday night. Overnight, a man was arrested and will face court later today on a charge of murder. Initially, Police... More

    1 min read
  • Alleged prolific offenders due to appear in court, Tauranga
    11 Dec 2024 7:46am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Alleged prolific offenders due to appear in court, Tauranga

    Three alleged serious offenders are before the courts following multiple shoplifting incidents in the Tauranga area. More

    1 min read

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