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  • Media release - fatal crash
    22 Nov 2024 6:41am News:
    Central

    Update: State Highway 1, Himatangi crash

    Police can now advise one person died following a crash on State Highway 1, Himitangi last night. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash near Puke Puke Road just before 7:40pm. The Serious Crash... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - homicide inquiry
    22 Nov 2024 6:02am News:
    Southern

    Homicide investigation launched in relation to Lake Hawea death in March 2024

    Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Regan Boucher: Otago Lakes Central Police have launched a homicide investigation relating to the death of 60-year-old Invercargill woman Karen Gaylene White, who... More

    1 min read
  • Remarkables SAR 2
    21 Nov 2024 4:09pm News:
    Southern

    Hiker located following Remarkables search and rescue operation, Queenstown Lakes District

    A 25-year-old hiker reported missing in the Queenstown Lakes District has been located, cold but uninjured. More

    1 min read
  • Policing activity at night
    21 Nov 2024 11:26am News:
    Auckland City

    Gang associate arrested after fleeing from Police

    Police have arrested a man after fleeing Police and driving dangerously across Auckland’s motorway network overnight. It follows an earlier incident that resulted in a man’s arrest in Glen Innes... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 3
    21 Nov 2024 10:25am News:
    Auckland City

    Police recover prohibited firearm following man’s reckless actions

    A gang associate faces serious charges after his reckless driving played out across Auckland last night. Just after 7.30pm, a Motorways Unit detected a vehicle being driven at excessive speed on the... More

    2 min read
  • IPCA Ruling
    21 Nov 2024 10:15am News:
    Central

    Police acknowledge IPCA findings on Taranaki fatal shooting

    “No officer wants to use lethal force and our thoughts remain with the Price family as they too process these findings.” More

    2 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    21 Nov 2024 9:20am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Speeding driver charged following mid-afternoon traffic stop

    A Tauranga woman is facing enforcement action after she was clocked driving 30 km over the speed limit as schools were finishing for the day. Around 2.50pm, Tuesday 19 November, a Police unit sighted... More

    1 min read
  • Multiple Police cars in a line
    21 Nov 2024 8:53am News:
    Waikato

    Hamilton Police appealing for information following aggravated robbery

    Police are appealing for information following an aggravated robbery at a commercial premises in Hamilton. Just after 12.30pm on Wednesday 20 November, Police received reports of a man entering a bar... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    21 Nov 2024 8:17am News:
    Central

    Update – Body located in search for man in Manawatū River

    Attributable to Inspector Ashley Gurney: Police have located the body of a man while searching the Manawatū River. On Saturday 16 November, emergency services were called to Ahimate Park around 1.35pm... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    20 Nov 2024 10:47am News:
    Waitematā

    Swimmer who died at Piha named

    The swimmer who died at Piha Beach on Tuesday 12 November can now be named. She was 33-year-old Swe Swe Htet of Takapuna, Auckland. Our thoughts are with her family and friends. ENDS More

    1 min read
  • The hikoi arrives at Parliament
    19 Nov 2024 5:14pm News:
    Wellington

    Police update #23: Hīkoi mō te Tiriti – 42,000 attend Parliament, hīkoi returns to Waitangi Park

    Police are urging Hīkoi mō te Tiriti attendees to travel safe as they begin their journeys home. More

    2 min read
  • Handcuff 1
    19 Nov 2024 4:03pm News:
    Southern

    Man arrested for laser-strike on rescue helicopter

    Due to quick thinking and expert piloting skills the helicopter was able to locate the offender’s whereabouts. More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    19 Nov 2024 4:01pm News:
    Wellington

    Fatal incident, Chatham Island

    A man has died in hospital on Chatham Island after being attacked by a shark. Emergency services were called around midday, following reports the man - who had been diving off a boat - had been... More

    1 min read
  • The hikoi at the corner of Willis Street and Lambton Quay
    19 Nov 2024 2:59pm News:
    Wellington

    Police update #22: Hīkoi mō te Tiriti – Hīkoi departs Parliament, back to Waitangi Park

    Wellington District Commander Superintendent Corrie Parnell is urging attendees to be patient as the large crowd disperses. More

    1 min read
  • A car is impounded as part of Operation Tow.
    19 Nov 2024 2:58pm TenOne Magazine

    Making our roads safer

    A month-long operation aimed at getting high-risk drivers off Hawke’s Bay roads sees more than 155 vehicles impounded. More

    1 min read
  • Police at Parliament grounds
    19 Nov 2024 12:57pm News:
    Wellington

    Police update #21: Hīkoi mō te Tiriti – Hīkoi arrives at Parliament grounds

    Parliament grounds has reached capacity as more than 35,000 people are estimated to be participating in the Hīkoi mō te Tiriti. More

    1 min read
  • Police near Parliament
    19 Nov 2024 11:21am News:
    Wellington

    Police update #20: Hīkoi mō te Tiriti – Hīkoi in full swing as final members depart Waitangi Park

    The remainder of the crowd has departed Waitangi Park, as Hīkoi mō te Tiriti continues towards Parliament. The front of the hīkoi is currently entering Lambton Quay, while the last of the group is... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    19 Nov 2024 11:06am News:
    Canterbury

    Police arrest man in relation to Woolston fires

    Christchurch Police have arrested a man in relation to four fires in the Woolston area on 10 November. Police were called out to the fires, alongside Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) in the early... More

    1 min read
  • Multiple Police cars in a line
    19 Nov 2024 10:09am News:
    Wellington

    Police update #19: Hīkoi mō te Tiriti – Hīkoi set to depart for Parliament

    More than 15,000 people are estimated to have arrived at Waitangi Park and are preparing to depart for their Hīkoi mō te Tiriti through Wellington CBD to Parliament. The Hikoi is scheduled to leave... More

    1 min read
  • Cops walking the beat (male) day - 2
    19 Nov 2024 9:07am News:
    Wellington

    Police update #18: Hīkoi mō te Tiriti – Hīkoi reaches Waitangi Park

    Traffic heading into Wellington City has eased, however motorists should continue to expect significant delays in the city. Hīkoi mō te Tiriti has reached Waitangi Park, with Police reporting no... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    19 Nov 2024 7:00am News:
    Wellington

    "Police update #17: Hīkoi mō te Tiriti" – crowds building in Wellington City

    Crowds are building in the centre of Wellington as Hīkoi mō te Tiriti descends towards Waitangi Park. More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    19 Nov 2024 6:01am News:
    Wellington

    "Police update #16: Hīkoi mō te Tiriti" participants heading toward Wellington City

    Hīkoi mō te Tiriti participants are about to start making their way to Waitangi Park in Wellington City. The group will shortly leave Takapūwāhia Marae by vehicle heading to Waitangi park, Te Aro... More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    18 Nov 2024 7:15pm News:
    Central

    Don’t get caught short in the outdoors

    Rescuers have trekked for almost six hours to reach a hypothermic man on Mount Taranaki, but hope others learn from his sub-optimal experience. Police were alerted at 6.30pm on Saturday, after the man... More

    2 min read
  • Police radio
    18 Nov 2024 6:37pm News:
    Central

    Update: Search for missing man, Ahimate Park, Manawatū

    The search for a man missing in the Manawatū River has continued today. The man has been missing in the water since Saturday and the Police National Dive Squad again assisted with the search today... More

    1 min read
  • Staff in glow vests walking in an urban area
    18 Nov 2024 6:32pm News:
    Wellington

    Police update #15: Hīkoi mō te Tiriti

    Police are reminding Wellingtonians to be prepared for significant disruption around the region tomorrow (Tuesday), as Hīkoi mō te Tiriti travels from Porirua to Wellington City. To date the hīkoi has... More

    1 min read
  • Police shirts
    18 Nov 2024 1:55pm News:
    Central

    Search continues for missing man, Ahimate Park, Manawatū

    Attribute to Inspector Ashley Gurney: The Police National Dive Squad is today working along the Manawatū River, searching for a man missing in the water since Saturday. Emergency services were called... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    18 Nov 2024 11:02am News:
    Wellington

    Police update #14: Hīkoi mō te Tiriti

    Police continue to report no significant issues as Hīkoi mō te Tiriti prepares for Tuesday’s movements into Wellington City. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    17 Nov 2024 6:34pm News:
    Wellington

    Police update #13: Hīkoi mō te Tiriti

    Hīkoi mō te Tiriti has reached the Wellington district, with no significant issues reported. More

    1 min read
  • Media release – UPDATE – protest
    17 Nov 2024 4:29pm News:
    Central

    Update: Search for missing man, Ahimate Park, Manawatū

    Search and rescue personnel have continued to look for the man missing in the Manawatū River today. Members of the Police National Dive Squad are now on scene, assessing conditions and making... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    17 Nov 2024 4:17pm News:
    Wellington

    Search for missing man near Porirua: information still sought

    Police searching for missing man Graham Russell Smith are still hoping to speak to those who might have seen him on the day he was last sighted. The 77-year-old was last seen on Sunday 10 November in... More

    1 min read

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