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  • Police radio on shoulder
    5 Dec 2024 8:04am News:
    Canterbury

    Update: Aoraki Mount Cook search

    Search and Rescue staff are in Aoraki Village this morning alongside the Department of Conservation with intentions of resuming the search for three climbers on Mount Cook, when the conditions are... More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    4 Dec 2024 5:33pm News:
    Canterbury

    Police acknowledge murder conviction in relation to the death of Yanfei Bao

    'This was no ordinary case and it will leave a lasting impact on all staff involved. We would like to acknowledge the strength of Yanfei Bao’s family who have endured a terribly distressing experience... More

    1 min read
  • 4 Dec 2024 3:42pm News:
    Waikato

    Swift response leads to the rescue of three in Raglan

    A boat with three people onboard was turned upside down and almost fully submerged, with two people reportedly in the water and one trapped underneath the vessel. More

    2 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v3
    4 Dec 2024 3:20pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Investigation into the death of Shane Edwards continues

    'We are committed to understanding the circumstances of Shane Edwards’ disappearance and death.' More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    4 Dec 2024 12:00pm News:
    Canterbury

    Oxford unexplained death

    A woman is before the court following the death of a baby at an Oxford residential address in August 2024. On Monday 5 August, Police were called to an Oxford address after a baby died. A scene... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    4 Dec 2024 11:51am News:
    Canterbury

    Update: Missing climbers on Aoraki Mount Cook

    Police remain hopeful of being able to resume searches for three men missing on Aoraki Mount Cook once the weather clears. United States nationals Kurt Blair and Carlos Romero, and a Canadian man... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    4 Dec 2024 9:50am News:
    Waitematā

    Name release: Fatal crash, Waitoki

    Police can now release the names of two people who died following a crash in Waitoki on Saturday 23 November. They were 25-year-old Tegan Mandy Melinda Hill, of Hamilton, and 59-year-old Joanne... More

    1 min read
  • Sergeant on computer
    4 Dec 2024 9:03am News:
    National News

    Police urge online shoppers and sellers to be cautious ahead of Christmas

    Attributable to Detective Inspector Stuart Mills, Manager Intercept and Technology Operations for the National Criminal Investigation Group: With Christmas fast approaching, Police are encouraging... More

    2 min read
  • AOS advance with the NH90 taking off behind them. Photo: Tāmaki Makaurau Police Forensic Photographer Alex Stammers.
    3 Dec 2024 2:07pm TenOne Magazine

    AOS camp no holiday

    Practice makes perfect for specialist operators. More

    1 min read
  • Breath testing by Police in the Tāmaki Makaurau Police Districts
    3 Dec 2024 1:31pm News:
    Waitematā

    Tāmaki Makaurau Police complete 1 million breath tests in 2024

    The record levels of breath testing by Police in the Tāmaki Makaurau Police Districts has increased by 41%, with over a million tests having been performed so far in 2024. Provisional figures show... More

    1 min read
  • Breath testing by Police in the Tāmaki Makaurau Police Districts
    3 Dec 2024 1:26pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Tāmaki Makaurau Police complete 1 million breath tests in 2024

    The record levels of breath testing by Police in the Tāmaki Makaurau Police Districts has increased by 41%, with over a million tests having been performed so far in 2024. Provisional figures show... More

    1 min read
  • Breath testing by Police in the Tāmaki Makaurau Police Districts
    3 Dec 2024 1:15pm News:
    Auckland City

    Tāmaki Makaurau Police complete 1 million breath tests in 2024

    The record levels of breath testing by Police in the Tāmaki Makaurau Police Districts has increased by 41%, with over a million tests having been performed so far in 2024. Provisional figures show... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    3 Dec 2024 1:00pm News:
    Canterbury

    Update: Missing climbers on Aoraki Mt Cook

    To be attributed to Inspector Vicki Walker, Aoraki Area Commander: A search for three climbers missing on Aoraki Mt Cook has not been able to resume today, due to weather conditions on the mountain... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    3 Dec 2024 12:25pm News:
    Canterbury

    Person critically injured in SH 79 crash in August dies

    To be attributed to Inspector Vicki Walker, Aoraki Area Commander: A fourth person involved in a fatal crash on State Highway 79, Geraldine on 21 August has passed away in hospital. Three people... More

    1 min read
  • IPCA Ruling
    3 Dec 2024 10:14am News:
    Eastern

    Police acknowledge IPCA report regarding arrest and use of force in Napier

    The incident involved three young people in Napier in November 2023. More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    3 Dec 2024 6:34am News:
    Canterbury

    Update: Search for missing climbers on Aoraki Mt Cook

    To be attributed to Inspector Vicki Walker, Aoraki Area Commander: The search for three missing climbers on Aoraki Mt Cook was paused shortly before 8pm yesterday, due to weather conditions on the... More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    2 Dec 2024 8:14pm News:
    Canterbury

    Search underway on Aoraki Mount Cook

    A search and rescue operation has been underway this afternoon, after three climbers who were attempting to summit Aoraki Mount Cook were reported overdue. The climbers were due to complete their... More

    1 min read
  • Vehicle ordered off the road
    2 Dec 2024 1:42pm News:
    Southern

    Police launch into action against antisocial road users in Southland

    Eleven vehicles were ordered off the road and 38 infringement notices issued over the weekend as part of a continued crackdown on illegal street racing and antisocial vehicle use. More

    1 min read
  • Wing 383 and patron at pōwhiri.
    2 Dec 2024 12:00pm TenOne Magazine

    The big reveal

    Recruit training will reveal your character, patron tells new wing. More

    3 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    1 Dec 2024 12:08pm News:
    National News

    Operation Nickel update

    To be attributed to Assistant Commissioner Paul Basham: Four arrests were made yesterday around the country for breaches of the Gangs Act 2024. In Waitematā District, a man was arrested on Harrington... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 1
    1 Dec 2024 11:03am News:
    Wellington

    Man in critical condition following serious incident, Porirua

    Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Peter Middlemiss of Kāpiti Mana Police: Police are making enquiries after a serious incident overnight that has left a man critically injured. Emergency... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    1 Dec 2024 8:08am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Update: Serious crash, Randwick Park

    One person has died following the serious single-vehicle crash on Hyperion Drive, Randwick Park, about 7am this morning. The road is expected to remain closed for some time. Motorists are asked to... More

    1 min read
  • Police car light bay at daytime
    1 Dec 2024 7:18am News:
    Northland

    Rāhui placed at Waipu following river death

    Patuharakeke Kaumātua have placed a rāhui at Waipu after the death of a woman at the Waipu River mouth yesterday. The rāhui extends from the Waipu Boat Club out to the Waipu River mouth, and from... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    30 Nov 2024 2:23pm News:
    Northland

    Update – missing woman, Waipu River mouth

    The woman reported missing at the Waipu River mouth has now sadly been located deceased. She was found by volunteers from Coastguard Whangārei around midday today. Her death will be referred to the... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    30 Nov 2024 1:01pm News:
    National News

    Correction - Operation Nickel update

    A previous release referred to an arrest made in Avondale on Whatapu Crescent. The arrest in fact took place on Walsall Street. We apologise for any confusion caused. ENDS Issued by Police Media... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    30 Nov 2024 12:51pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Fatality after single-vehicle crash, Papakura

    One person has died after the earlier single-vehicle crash on Great South Road, Papakura. The road remains closed, with diversions in place, while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene. Please... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    30 Nov 2024 12:19pm News:
    National News

    Operation Nickel update

    To be attributed to Assistant Commissioner Paul Basham: Three people were arrested around the country yesterday for breaches of the Gangs Act 2024, as Police work to take enforcement action. Yesterday... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    30 Nov 2024 8:09am News:
    Northland

    Missing woman, Waipu River mouth

    A search for a woman missing near the mouth of the Waipu River will resume this morning. Emergency services were called about 12am after the woman’s friends observed her entering the water but not... More

    1 min read
  • Crash sign
    29 Nov 2024 6:22pm News:
    Eastern

    Road reopened, Police appeal for information following Twyford serious crash

    Hawke’s Bay Expressway has reopened, and Police are appealing for information following a three-vehicle crash in Twyford this afternoon. At around 2:20pm Police responded to the Hawke’s Bay Expressway... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    29 Nov 2024 2:18pm News:
    Southern

    Appeal to public following arrest in Invercargill

    Invercargill Police have arrested a 19-year-old man for indecently exposing himself to members of the public. The man has been bailed to an address out of Southland to reappear in the Invercargill... More

    1 min read

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