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  • Media release - fatal crash
    10 Dec 2024 7:20pm News:
    Central

    Fatal crash, Brixton, Taranaki

    A person has died following a crash in Brixton, Taranaki this afternoon. Police were notified of the crash at the intersection of Matarikoriko Road and Kairau Road East at 3.55pm. Two cars were... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - homicide inquiry
    10 Dec 2024 5:07pm News:
    Wellington

    Homicide investigation launched following Naenae death

    To be attributed to Inspector Simon De Wit, Hutt Valley Area Commander: Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was shot in Naenae this afternoon. Emergency services were called to... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    10 Dec 2024 4:39pm News:
    Central

    Further arrest in Lake Horowhenua homicide

    Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Thompson: Police have made a further arrest for murder in relation to the death of Robert Albert at Lake Horowhenua in October. As part of the... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    10 Dec 2024 4:25pm News:
    Auckland City

    Former firearms licence holder held accountable for diverting guns

    A former firearms licence holder who supplied a significant number of firearms to the black market has been held accountable for his offending in Auckland District Court. Auckland builder Mark Colin... More

    2 min read
  • Police tape
    10 Dec 2024 12:04pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Road Closure and Appeal for Information, State Highway 5, Tumunui

    Police advise that a stretch of State Highway 5 Tumuni will be closed this afternoon, while Police conduct further enquiries in relation to an investigation into a fatal crash last night, Monday 9... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    10 Dec 2024 8:43am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Fatalities folllowing crash SH5, Whakarewarewa

    Police can now advise that four people have died following a crash on State Highway 5, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua last night. The crash, involving two cars and seven people, was reported to Police at 7... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    9 Dec 2024 4:55pm News:
    Tasman

    Update: Serious crash, Karamea Highway, Little Wanganui

    One person has died following the single-vehicle crash on the Karamea Highway, Little Wanganui. The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene. Police ask motorists to... More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    9 Dec 2024 3:24pm News:
    National News

    Changes in store for firearms safety training and education

    Te Tari Pūreke – the Firearms Safety Authority is re-developing firearms safety education and engagement, including the courses offered as part of the licensing process for some applicants. Mike... More

    3 min read
  • Police patrol dog graduation
    9 Dec 2024 2:27pm News:
    National News

    Media Advisory: Police Patrol Dog Graduation Thursday 12 December

    Police Commissioner Richard Chambers will be congratulating four new patrol dog teams when they graduate from the dog training centre this Thursday 12 December. Handlers and their dogs will be... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    9 Dec 2024 1:59pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Update: Homicide investigation, Whakatane

    Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson Police have filed a murder charge following a search warrant in Whakatane this morning, relating to the death of an 8-year-old boy in Te Teko on 15... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    8 Dec 2024 5:47pm News:
    Canterbury

    Fatal crash - SH 75, Little River

    Police can advise one person has died following a crash in Little River, Canterbury. Police were called to Christchurch Akaroa Road/State Highway 75 just before 6:20am, following reports of a single... More

    1 min read
  • AOS with dog - day - 2
    8 Dec 2024 4:24pm News:
    Southern

    Police training exercise – Oamaru

    Members of the Oamaru community may notice an increased presence of Police, St John and Fire Emergency New Zealand on the evening of Monday 9 December. The agencies will be taking part in an exercise... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    7 Dec 2024 5:45pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Fatal Crash, SH32, Tihoi

    Police can advise one person has died following a crash on State Highway 32, Tihoi this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash involving a motorcycle at around 10:20am. The Serious Crash... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    7 Dec 2024 12:02pm News:
    Central

    Fatal crash, State Highway 1 Utiku

    Police can advise three people have died following a crash on State Highway 1, Utiku this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene just after 8:10am. Two other people have been transported... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    7 Dec 2024 10:50am News:
    Canterbury

    Fatal crash, Sockburn

    Police can advise one person has died following a crash in Sockburn yesterday. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Blenheim Road at around 2:35pm yesterday. Two people were... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    7 Dec 2024 7:03am News:
    Waikato

    Man charged following Hamilton aggravated burglary

    A 34-year-old man has been charged following an aggravated burglary at an elderly woman’s address in Hamilton. About 9.30pm on Sunday 1 December, the victim alerted Police that two men had broken into... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    6 Dec 2024 4:57pm News:
    Canterbury

    Aoraki Mount Cook search, day five – afternoon update

    Please attribute to Aoraki Area Commander Inspector Vicki Walker. Due to a favourable break in the weather, a helicopter was deployed today as part of the search for the three climbers missing on... More

    2 min read
  • Do you have information about this BMW? Contact Police.
    6 Dec 2024 4:11pm News:
    Northland

    Vehicle sought following Kawakawa aggravated robbery

    Police are seeking information on a vehicle used in an aggravated robbery at a Kawakawa takeaway shop. The offending was carried out at approximately 9.10pm, 5 December, at the Gillies Street business... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - media advisory
    6 Dec 2024 3:18pm News:
    Canterbury

    Media advisory – Aoraki Mount Cook, afternoon stand-up

    A further media stand-up on the search for three international climbers missing on Aoraki Mount Cook will be held at Timaru Police Station at 4pm today, Friday 6 December. The spokesperson will be... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    6 Dec 2024 11:28am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Investigation continues into Wattle Downs homicide

    The homicide investigation in Wattle Downs continues today, as investigators piece together who is responsible for inflicting a man’s fatal wounds. Yesterday afternoon, a man presented at a Clendon... More

    1 min read
  • Search base at Aoraki Mount Cook
    6 Dec 2024 10:58am News:
    Canterbury

    Aoraki Mount Cook search – day five

    Please attribute to Aoraki Area Commander Inspector Vicki Walker: It’s now five days since three international climbers were reported overdue from a planned summit of Aoraki Mount Cook – our highest... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v3
    6 Dec 2024 9:58am News:
    Wellington

    Update: Man dies following serious incident, Porirua

    Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Peter Middlemiss of Kāpiti Mana Police: The man critically injured in an incident in Porirua over the weekend has died in hospital. Emergency services... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    6 Dec 2024 7:18am News:
    National News

    Commissioner congratulates NZ Bravery Award recipients

    Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has congratulated 14 serving and two former police staff, recognised as recipients of the New Zealand Bravery Awards. More

    6 min read
  • Media release - media advisory
    6 Dec 2024 7:00am News:
    Canterbury

    Media Advisory – Aoraki Mount Cook

    A media stand-up on the search for three international climbers missing on Aoraki Mount Cook will be held at Timaru Police Station at 10am this morning, Friday 6 December. The spokesperson will be... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - homicide inquiry
    5 Dec 2024 6:57pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Homicide investigation launched in Clendon Park

    Police have commenced a homicide investigation after a man presented at a Clendon Park medical centre with injuries. Detective Senior Sergeant Malcolm Hassall, of Counties Manukau CIB, says the man... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    5 Dec 2024 3:17pm News:
    Waitematā

    Woman arrested over thefts at open homes

    Police have closed the door on an alleged burglar who targeted numerous Auckland open homes over recent months. A 29-year-old woman faces numerous charges following the investigation into the... More

    1 min read
  • Police car light bay at daytime
    5 Dec 2024 2:27pm News:
    Wellington

    Appeal for information - dirt bike riders, Kapiti-Mana

    Please attribute to sergeant Simon Leigh of Kapiti-Mana Police: Kapiti-Mana Police are asking for the public’s help after a number of recent incidents involving dangerous driving by dirt bike riders... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    5 Dec 2024 12:45pm News:
    Southern

    Arrest made after aggravated burglary, Alexandra

    Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Clint Wright, Area Response Manager, Central Otago: A man has been arrested after an aggravated burglary at an Alexandra property yesterday that left two occupants... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    5 Dec 2024 8:35am News:
    Canterbury

    Update 2: Aoraki Mount Cook

    Further assessment of the wind conditions in Mount Cook have determined it is not safe to fly in the area today. The intention is to try again tomorrow, weather-permitting. ENDS Issued by the Police... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    5 Dec 2024 8:13am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Fatality after water-related incident, Wairoa River

    One person has died following a water-related incident in the Wairoa River near Poripori Road last night. Police were called to the scene about 6.15pm after the person was pulled unresponsive from the... More

    1 min read

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