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  • Simon Buis with family dog
    5 Nov 2024 7:02am News:
    National News

    New information revealed relating to 1980 homicide Cold Case

    Auckland Police investigating the 1980 homicide of Simon Buis are encouraging people to come forward with information, after revealing new details on last night’s Cold Case TV episode. In the early... More

    2 min read
  • Police car light bay at daytime
    4 Nov 2024 12:54pm News:
    Southern

    Appeal for information following burglary, Roxburgh

    Alexandra Police are wanting to hear from anyone who witnessed a man acting suspiciously around vehicles in the Roxburgh area on Sunday. A man was arrested following a burglary at a commercial... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    3 Nov 2024 5:12pm News:
    Southern

    Fatal crash, Crown Range Road

    One person has died and two others have been seriously injured in a crash on Crown Range Road near Queenstown this afternoon. Emergency services were alerted to the crash involving two vehicles at 3... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    2 Nov 2024 3:54pm News:
    Central

    Child fatally struck on driveway, Palmerston North

    To be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant David Thompson: Police are investigating after a small child was fatally struck by a car in a driveway on Terry Crescent in Palmerston North today. Police... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - media advisory
    1 Nov 2024 11:12am News:
    National News

    Media advisory: Police Media Centre at reduced capacity

    The Police Media Centre is operating at reduced capacity today due to staff illness. The centre will remain open until 9pm as usual, however, we may not be in a position to respond to event number... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    1 Nov 2024 10:52am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Arrest made following indecent assault, Manukau

    Attribute to Inspector Adam Pyne One person has been arrested after an indecent assault in Goodwood Heights last week. Police were notified of the assault around 8pm on Friday 25 October. We would... More

    1 min read
  • Police motorbike in garage
    1 Nov 2024 10:23am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Message to motorcyclists: The right gear can save your life

    “In several recent crashes we’ve found riders without helmets, in some cases with devastating consequences." More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    1 Nov 2024 6:19am News:
    Central

    Fatal crash: John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North

    One person has died following a crash on John F Kennedy Drive overnight. Police were called to the single vehicle crash just after 1:50am. One person died at the scene. Two other people were... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
    31 Oct 2024 5:34pm News:
    Auckland City

    Serious crash following fleeing driver incident, Waterview Tunnel, Southwestern Motorway

    Attributable to Inspector Juliet Burgess, Tamaki Makaurau Road Policing Manager One person has been injured following a crash in the Waterview Tunnel, Southwestern Motorway after fleeing Police... More

    1 min read
  • Police car light bay at daytime
    31 Oct 2024 5:26pm News:
    Eastern

    One person due to appear in Court after crash, Napier

    Attributable to Senior Sergeant Craig Vining: One man is due to appear in court following a serious crash in Onekawa this morning. At around 8.05am, Police were called to the intersection of Taradale... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    31 Oct 2024 4:39pm News:
    Eastern

    Name release, Gisborne homicide

    Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Moorhouse: Police are continuing to make enquiries into the death of a man in Tolerton Avenue on Monday 28 October. A homicide investigation was launched... More

    1 min read
  • Actor Jason Momoa with Constables Roxy Worthington and Jen Hayward.
    31 Oct 2024 3:41pm TenOne Magazine

    A star-studded shift

    Sunday session at Coromandel hotspot provides celebrity line-up. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    31 Oct 2024 3:09pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Fatal crash following fleeing driver incident, Rotorua

    Attributable to Inspector Herby Ngawhika, Rotorua Area Commander. A person has died following a serious crash in Owhata, after initially fleeing Police. At around 11.30am a vehicle of interest was... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 3
    31 Oct 2024 12:46pm News:
    Eastern

    Investigation launched after firearms incidents

    An investigation has been launched in the Hawke’s Bay following a number of firearms incidents in the last 24 hours. Police have responded to four incidents – the first one at 3pm yesterday, and the... More

    1 min read
  • IPCA Ruling
    31 Oct 2024 10:24am News:
    Auckland City

    Police response to IPCA findings

    Police acknowledge the IPCA’s findings into an incident where Police fired at an armed driver during a lengthy pursuit around Auckland’s Southern Motorway and Great South Road. The IPCA found Police... More

    2 min read
  • Police radio
    31 Oct 2024 10:07am News:
    National News

    Understanding Policing Delivery phase two research published

    Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says he is pleased to have been able to see this important work through from the beginning to the end. More

    4 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    31 Oct 2024 9:32am News:
    Waitematā

    Fatal crash, Dairy Flat

    One person has died following a motorcycle crash in Dairy Flat last night. A Police unit noticed a motorbike travelling at excess speed along Dairy Flat Rd at around 9.30pm. The Police unit turned... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    30 Oct 2024 3:54pm News:
    Waikato

    Gang member arrested after homemade firearm located

    Attributable to Senior Sergeant Aimee Whitley, Hamilton City Area Response Manager: Two people, including a gang member, have been arrested and a homemade firearm seized following an incident in... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    30 Oct 2024 12:50pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Holding firearms offenders to account

    The sentencing of Matua Parkinson in the Whakatāne District Court today marks the completion of a collaborative effort by Police and the Firearms Safety Authority-Te Tari Purēke to hold firearms... More

    2 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    30 Oct 2024 10:41am News:
    Wellington

    Police acknowledge IPCA's ruling in case of alleged inappropriate behaviour, Wellington

    Police acknowledges the IPCA’s findings into the handling of allegations of inappropriate behaviour and sexual harassment between a junior officer and their senior supervisor in 2023. We also... More

    1 min read
  • Crash - 2  (sign on car)
    30 Oct 2024 10:39am News:
    Eastern

    Information sought following crash north of Waipawa

    Police investigating a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2, north of Waipawa on Tuesday 29 October are wanting to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash. The crash was reported at about 7pm. Police... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
    30 Oct 2024 9:28am News:
    National News

    Keep your children safe this Halloween

    To ensure everyone has a spooktacular Halloween, Police are encouraging caregivers to ensure their little pirates, superheroes, witches, and fairies, are well looked after while out trick-or-treating... More

    2 min read
  • Map of rahui along Eastbourne
    30 Oct 2024 6:24am News:
    Wellington

    Rahui - Eastbourne, Lower Hutt

    A rahui has been placed near Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, after the recovery of Terrence Jameson’s body from the water on Monday. Yesterday evening Te Āti Awa representative Kura Moeahu (Chairman of... More

    1 min read
  • Eagle 2 - inside searching
    29 Oct 2024 4:39pm News:
    Northland

    Teams search harbour and bay for missing swimming

    The search for a missing swimmer in Whangārei Harbour is continuing in a limited capacity. The 83-year-old man went swimming daily in Whangārei Harbour but failed to return from his swim on Sunday 20... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    29 Oct 2024 3:08pm News:
    Wellington

    UPDATE: Body located in water, Eastbourne

    Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Hamish Blackburn: Police can now confirm the identity of the man whose body was recovered from the water in Eastbourne yesterday. A formal identification... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    29 Oct 2024 9:47am News:
    Auckland City

    Police arrest woman over alleged hate-motivated assault

    Please attribute to Inspector Grant Tetzlaff, Auckland City Central Area Commander: Police have charged a 43-year-old woman in relation to an alleged hate-motivated assault in Queen Street, Auckland... More

    1 min read
  • Multiple Police cars in a line
    29 Oct 2024 6:07am News:
    Wellington

    Gang related funeral, Hutt Valley and Porirua

    Police will be monitoring a gang related funeral in the Hutt Valley and Porirua today, Tuesday 29 October. The funeral is due to take place in Lower Hutt this morning, with a procession to Whenua Tapu... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    28 Oct 2024 5:52pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Fatal water related incident, Maraetai

    A woman in her 40s has died following a water related incident off Maraetai Beach, Maraetai, this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene around 3:30pm. Attempts to resuscitate the... More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    28 Oct 2024 11:16am News:
    Wellington

    Body located in water, Eastbourne

    Wellington Police have recovered the body of a man from the water off Muritai Road, Point Arthur, in Eastbourne. A member of the public discovered the man in the water about 9.40am. A formal... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - homicide inquiry
    28 Oct 2024 10:35am News:
    Eastern

    Gisborne Police launch homicide investigation

    Gisborne Police have launched a homicide investigation after the death of a man early today. Police were called at 4.20am after a man was transported by ambulance to Gisborne Hospital with severe... More

    1 min read

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