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  • Media release - fatal crash
    14 Apr 2026 12:35pm News:
    Waikato

    Update: fatal crash, Wairere Drive

    Attributable to Inspector Scott Miller: A second person has tragically died in Waikato Hospital following a crash on Wairere Drive, Hamilton. The crash involved a car, with four people inside, and a... More

    1 min read
  • Police car light bay at daytime
    14 Apr 2026 10:56am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Charges not carats for jewellery store burglar

    A man who attempted to steal jewellery in Manukau at the weekend ended up with a different type of metal around his wrists. More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    14 Apr 2026 10:30am News:
    Eastern

    Six youths arrested following overnight vehicle thefts in Gisborne

    Police have arrested six youths following a series of vehicle thefts in Gisborne overnight. At around 7.20am this morning, Police located one of three vehicles that had been reported stolen from... More

    1 min read
  • District Prevention Manager Inspector Kelly Farrant and Hoani General Manager Jason Paahi hongi and harirū.
    14 Apr 2026 10:30am TenOne Magazine

    Mahi tahi

    How a significant new partnership in West Auckland is helping strengthen the collective response to family harm. More

    2 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    13 Apr 2026 8:39pm News:
    Waitematā

    Fatal crash, Te Atatū

    One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on Tirimoana Road, Te Atatū South, this evening. Two unoccupied parked cars were damaged during the collision. The road remains closed, with... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    13 Apr 2026 7:11pm News:
    Waikato

    Fatal crash, Wairere Drive

    One person has died following a crash involving a car and truck in Hamilton today. Emergency services were alerted to the collision, on Wairere Drive at Pukete Bridge, about 2.30pm. Sadly, an occupant... More

    1 min read
  • Crash - 1 (day road closed sign)
    13 Apr 2026 3:31pm News:
    Waikato

    Serious crash, Wairere Drive, Hamilton

    Police are at the scene of a serious crash involving a car and truck, which has blocked Wairere Drive at Harrowfield, Hamilton. The crash was reported about 2.30pm and happened between Pukete and... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - media advisory
    13 Apr 2026 3:07pm News:
    National News

    MEDIA ADVISORY: More police for New Zealand

    Media are invited to the Wing 394 Reverend Tieki Kaa recruit graduation on Thursday 16 April. More

    1 min read
  • Police shirts
    13 Apr 2026 2:10pm News:
    Central

    Manawatū Police urge community to take precautions when heading into water after incident

    Manawatū Police Search and Rescue, Surf Life Saving New Zealand, and Coastguard New Zealand are urging people to remain vigilant and to be prepared when heading out on the water. Sergeant Marcus... More

    2 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    13 Apr 2026 1:05pm News:
    Central

    Fatal crash, SH1, Sanson

    One person has died following a two vehicle crash in Sanson this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash on State Highway One on Bulls Bridge at around 10.55am. Sadly, despite the efforts... More

    1 min read
  • Senior Sergeant Clem Armstrong returns $40,000 worth of drilling equipment to a Northland worker.
    13 Apr 2026 12:59pm News:
    Northland

    Cleared for arrest: aerodrome burglar lands in Police custody

    A Northland man has been charged in connection with more than $250,000 of damage to aircraft, following a burglary at the Kaikohe Gliding Club. More

    2 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    12 Apr 2026 9:52am News:
    Eastern

    Fatal crash, Tucker Road, Gisborne

    Two people have died after a serious crash in Gisborne overnight. Emergency services were called to a single vehicle crash on Tucker Road at around 11.40pm. Sadly, upon arrival, two people were... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    12 Apr 2026 8:08am News:
    Central

    Fatal crash, Rongotea

    One person has died early this morning following a single vehicle crash. The crash involved an electric bicycle on Banks Road, Rongotea about 12.40am. Sadly the rider died at the scene. The Serious... More

    1 min read
  • Two climbers await rescue on a mountainside near Sabre Peak. Credit / Southern Lakes Helicopters
    10 Apr 2026 4:27pm News:
    Southern

    Two climbers rescued near Sabre Peak, Fiordland National Park

    Police are praising rescue staff who have retrieved two climbers from a precarious mountainside near Sabre Peak in Fiordland National Park. More

    2 min read
  • Media release - Update
    10 Apr 2026 3:50pm News:
    Eastern

    Further arrests in relation to Common Room assault

    Police have now arrested eight people in relation to a fight at the Common Room bar on 8 March. Detective Sergeant Heath Jones says more than 30 charges have been laid amongst those arrested. “We are... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    10 Apr 2026 2:25pm News:
    Tasman

    Fatal crash: Lower Moutere

    One person has died following a crash in Lower Moutere this afternoon. The two-vehicle crash involving a car and a cyclist at the intersection of Edwards Road and Central Road was reported just after... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - homicide inquiry
    10 Apr 2026 1:24pm News:
    Wellington

    Homicide investigation launched, Lower Hutt

    Attribute to Hutt Valley Field Crime Manager, Detective Inspector Haley Ryan: Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was located unresponsive in Lower Hutt yesterday. At 8.15am... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    10 Apr 2026 12:51pm News:
    Central

    Burglars strike twice in a night in New Plymouth

    A late-night burglary attempt in New Plymouth ended with three young adults and one youth in custody after being caught by Police for unlawfully being in not just one, but two, buildings. Around 12... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    10 Apr 2026 9:34am News:
    Southern

    Youth arrested for Southland burglaries and fuel thefts

    Police have arrested a 17-year-old and say the swift response should be a warning to anyone considering stealing fuel. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    10 Apr 2026 9:31am News:
    Central

    Police investigating fuel theft from Marton business

    Police are investigating the theft of about 3000 litres of diesel from a Marton business this week. The theft happened on Tuesday, between 4.20am and 4.50am and was reported at 8am. Sergeant Wayne... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    10 Apr 2026 8:33am News:
    Central

    Appeal for information following fatal mobility scooter crash, New Plymouth

    Attribute to Detective Sophie Gurnsey: Police are appealing for information following a fatal mobility scooter crash in Blagdon, New Plymouth, last month. On Thursday 5 March at around 4.15pm, Police... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    9 Apr 2026 2:37pm News:
    Wellington

    Police dog unit helps lead to quick arrests in Wellington ram-raid

    A Police dog unit was hot on the scent of four young males this morning in Miramar, which saw them taken into custody within an hour. Police were called shortly after 2:10am to reports of multiple... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    9 Apr 2026 1:01pm News:
    Canterbury

    Update: Papanui death

    Attribute to Detective Sergeant Rebecca Podmore: The post-mortem examination for the person who died in Papanui, Christchurch, yesterday has been completed. Police can confirm that the death was not... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    9 Apr 2026 10:43am News:
    Auckland City

    Scooter thief rolls into court

    An offender’s attempt to steal a scooter in Mt Wellington this morning has failed to gain momentum. Auckland City East Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Tony Ngau Chun says around 12.20am Police... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    9 Apr 2026 10:00am News:
    Canterbury

    Investigation into unexplained death continues, Christchurch

    Attribute to Detective Sergeant Rebecca Podmore: A scene guard remains in place at an address in Papanui while enquiries are carried out following an unexplained death yesterday. At around 2.40pm... More

    1 min read
  • Do you recognise this man?
    9 Apr 2026 9:58am News:
    Waikato

    Appeal for information following assault, Hamilton East

    Police are asking for the public’s help identifying the man and vehicle pictured, following an assault in Hamilton East in February. More

    1 min read
  • Police shirts
    8 Apr 2026 2:19pm News:
    Canterbury

    Christchurch Police appeal for information following two assaults

    Police are investigating two assaults believed to have occurred in Sydenham and are seeking information from the public as part of ongoing enquiries. On Wednesday 18 March at around 10:15pm, Police... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    8 Apr 2026 2:08pm News:
    Southern

    Appeal for information after road opens, Dunedin Southern Motorway, Burnside

    Dunedin Southern Motorway, Burnside, has reopened following an incident this morning and Police are now asking the public for information. At around 10.40am, Police responded to reports that a digger... More

    1 min read
  • Senior Constable Paul Lampe with his BBBS colleagues, part of a national network that pairs more than 900 young people with ment
    8 Apr 2026 12:46pm TenOne Magazine

    Early guidance, great outcomes

    SPECIAL REPORT: Prevention in action, transforming young lives through care and connection. More

    4 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 2
    8 Apr 2026 12:27pm News:
    National News

    Arrests in relation to attempts to steal fuel

    Assistant Commissioner Tusha Penny says we are continuing to monitor fuel thefts, and we have started to see an increase in diesel thefts. More

    1 min read

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