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  • Stanmore Bay kayakers
    18 Apr 2026 4:27pm News:
    Waitematā

    Overdue kayakers rescued after Stanmore Bay trip

    Police Maritime responded to a search and rescue incident this afternoon after a group of kayakers were reported overdue off the coast in the Stanmore Bay area. The group had set off from Mahurangi... More

    1 min read
  • Dirt bike seized
    18 Apr 2026 3:19pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Dirt bike ride all the way to court

    Police have seized a dirt bike and arrested its rider following dangerous and unlawful behaviour on Taupō roads. More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    18 Apr 2026 1:40pm News:
    Auckland City

    Information sought following burglary, Glen Innes

    Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male involved in a burglary at Glen Innes home early on Friday morning. An investigation is underway after occupants awoke to an unknown... More

    2 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    18 Apr 2026 10:45am News:
    Central

    Fatality following house fire, Rangataua

    Attributable to Inspector Neil Forlong, Whanganui Area Commander: Investigators undertaking a scene examination at a house fire in Rangataua located one person deceased yesterday afternoon. Fire and... More

    1 min read
  • Police shirts
    17 Apr 2026 4:42pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Police impersonator scammers targeting members of the Western Bay of Plenty community

    Western Bay of Plenty Police are investigating incidents where people have received a scam phone call from someone claiming to be a police officer. Acting Sergeant Gea Grilli is urging members of the... More

    2 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 1
    17 Apr 2026 2:58pm News:
    Wellington

    Don't get scammed by unsolicited gardeners

    Police are urging people to be wary of unsolicited tree trimmers or gardeners, after a Masterton man was charged an exorbitant amount for shoddy work. More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    17 Apr 2026 2:52pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Correction: Deaths following water-related incident, Kawerau

    Attributable to Inspector Phil Gillbanks, Acting Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander: A release yesterday stated the two people that had died following a water-related incident in Kawerau were aged... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    17 Apr 2026 12:11pm News:
    Eastern

    Fatal crash, Tennyson Street, Napier

    Police can confirm one person has died following an incident involving a bus and a pedestrian in Napier. The incident was reported around 8.30am on Tennyson Street. Despite the efforts of emergency... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    16 Apr 2026 7:54pm News:
    Central

    Fatal crash, SH49, Tangiwai

    One person has died following a serious crash in Tangiwai this evening. Emergency services were called to a two vehicle crash on State Highway 49 at around 6.45pm. Sadly, despite best efforts, one... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    16 Apr 2026 7:05pm News:
    Northland

    Fatal crash, SH14, Tangiteroria

    One person has died following a serious crash in Tangiteroria this afternoon. Emergency services were called to a single vehicle crash on State Highway 14 at around 2.40pm. Sadly, despite best efforts... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    16 Apr 2026 6:21pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Update: deaths following water-related incident, Kawerau

    Attributable to Inspector Phil Gillbanks, Acting Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander: Local kaumatua have performed karakia and placed a rahui on the Tarawera River following two tragic deaths from a... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    16 Apr 2026 5:03pm News:
    Waikato

    Name release: Wairere Drive double fatal crash:

    Police can now release the names of the two people that died following a crash on Wairere Drive, Hamilton on Monday 13 April. They were Jrusc Wilson and Reef Gurnick, both aged 15. Our thoughts are... More

    1 min read
  • Police shirts
    16 Apr 2026 3:59pm News:
    Canterbury

    Two big events, Christchurch Police's one message

    As Christchurch prepares for an exciting fortnight of big events in the city, Police are asking eventgoers to support a safe and positive environment for everyone to enjoy. Christchurch Metro Area... More

    2 min read
  • Police radio
    16 Apr 2026 3:33pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Deaths following water-related incident, Kawerau

    Attributable to Inspector Phil Gillbanks, Acting Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander: Two people have died after a water-related incident in the Tarawera River near Boyce Park late this morning... More

    1 min read
  • Screengrab from the end of a Police recruitment video that says 'Join us from Australia' and shows the newcops.govt.nz url.
    16 Apr 2026 2:27pm TenOne Magazine

    Australia campaign delivering results

    New Zealand Police continues to encourage police officers across the Tasman to work in New Zealand. More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    16 Apr 2026 1:59pm News:
    Northland

    Hide and we'll seek

    A man attempting to evade Police by hiding in the backseat of a vehicle has been arrested after tallying up a list of charges. On 14 April, Northland Police were trying to locate a man who was wanted... More

    1 min read
  • Handcuffing 1
    16 Apr 2026 1:39pm News:
    Waikato

    Police collar alleged fuel thief

    An alleged fuel thief and his partner have been arrested in the Waikato thanks to a working security camera and a quick tip-off. Police were called to a commercial property at Horsham Downs about 8pm... More

    2 min read
  • SAREX Northland
    16 Apr 2026 12:11pm News:
    Northland

    Search and Rescue training Northland

    Bay of Islands locals, please be advised a search and rescue training exercise will be taking place this weekend. Northland Police Search and Rescue are running the exercise, which begins on Friday... More

    1 min read
  • Police shoulder patch
    16 Apr 2026 10:06am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Man arrested over Papatoetoe graffiti

    Police have arrested a man over offensive graffiti located outside a Papatoetoe school last weekend. Enquiries have been ongoing throughout the week. Inspector Dave Christoffersen, Counties Manukau... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    15 Apr 2026 5:58pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Appeal for information following public brawl, Whakatāne

    Police are appealing for information following a public brawl in Kopeopeo, Whakatāne this afternoon. At around 12.30pm, Police were called to the intersection of James and King Street with reports... More

    1 min read
  • Generic male and female officers - day - 1
    15 Apr 2026 3:48pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Rinse and repeat: serial burglar busted

    A woman who allegedly burgled a Manurewa laundromat repeatedly will face court today. On eight separate occasions between 26 March and 13 April, the offender and several associates allegedly burgled a... More

    1 min read
  • Handcuffing 1
    15 Apr 2026 2:05pm News:
    Canterbury

    Arrest made following aggravated robberies, Christchurch

    Attribute to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Luke Vaughan, Christchurch CIB: Police have arrested and charged a young person in relation to two aggravated robberies last week in Christchurch. On... More

    1 min read
  • Constable Sian Toelau reunites Otis with his dog walkers.
    15 Apr 2026 1:19pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Offender in the doghouse after vehicle theft

    A man who stole a vehicle with a dog inside and drove dangerously across Auckland will now face court. More

    1 min read
  • It was a massive job to reconcile all the homes and evacuees.
    15 Apr 2026 10:35am TenOne Magazine

    All hands on deck for cyclone

    Preparation and partnerships pay off as staff respond to Vaianu's wild weather. More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    14 Apr 2026 5:53pm News:
    National News

    Recent high road toll has Police urging caution to drivers

    Nine people have lost their lives in crashes since Friday 10 April, and there have been many more serious crashes – some sadly involving young people. More

    1 min read
  • Ring 1
    14 Apr 2026 3:55pm News:
    Eastern

    Stolen rings found during search, Gisborne

    Police want to find the owners of three rings recovered during a search warrant in Gisborne. More

    1 min read
  • Drugs located
    14 Apr 2026 3:35pm News:
    Wellington

    Drugs, cash, weapons located in routine traffic stop, Lower Hutt

    A man has been arrested after a routine traffic stop yielded drugs, cash, and weapons yesterday in Lower Hutt. Wellington Police Dog Section Officer in Charge, Senior Sergeant Paul Fleck, says a... More

    1 min read
  • One of the ambulances that had its tyres slashed in Ōtāhuhu
    14 Apr 2026 2:38pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Police seek information after ambulance tyres slashed

    Ambulances have been targeted and damaged at two Hato Hone St John bases in Manukau and Ōtāhuhu. More

    2 min read
  • Media release - name release
    14 Apr 2026 1:33pm News:
    Wellington

    Name release and appeal for information: Lower Hutt

    Attribute to Detective Inspector Jamie Woods, Wellington Police: Police can now release the name of the man found deceased at a Malone Road, Lower Hutt property on 9 April. He was 29-year-old... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    14 Apr 2026 1:03pm News:
    Canterbury

    Fatal crash, Main South Road, Selwyn

    One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on Main South Road. The crash was reported to emergency services just before 7.30am. Sadly, one person was pronounced deceased at the scene. One other... More

    1 min read

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