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  • Sergeant Nathan Ross standing behind a free coffee sign while setting up for the fatigue stop on the Napier-Taupō Road.
    8 Apr 2026 9:44am TenOne Magazine

    Stop, rest, survive

    Free coffee and food provided a much-needed rest stop for Easter travellers. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    7 Apr 2026 7:17pm News:
    Central

    Fatal crash, Foxton Shannon Road, Moutoa

    One person has died following a serious crash on Foxton Shannon Road this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash just before 4pm. Sadly, one person has died. The road... More

    1 min read
  • Our people are our best recruiters: Constable Bob Katene, Constable Gemma Hyde, Senior Sergeant Richard Quested and Constable Me
    7 Apr 2026 12:58pm TenOne Magazine

    Win for recruitment at Maadi Cup (with video)

    A highly visible presence at national secondary schools rowing regatta draws big crowds. More

    3 min read
  • Cash located
    7 Apr 2026 12:54pm News:
    Canterbury

    Gang member arrested and charged for drug supply, Christchurch

    Police delivered an early Easter surprise to a Christchurch gang member, who was arrested and charged in relation to drug supply last week. More

    1 min read
  • Rowena Walker was last seen on 14 August 2025.
    7 Apr 2026 12:50pm News:
    Canterbury

    Renewed appeal for information on missing woman Rowena Walker

    Police in Christchurch remain committed in their efforts to locate missing woman Rowena Walker, nearly eight months after her last confirmed sighting. More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    7 Apr 2026 12:48pm News:
    National News

    Update – Easter holiday weekend road toll stands at three

    The Easter weekend road toll now stands at three, one less than Easter 2025, and four less than Easter 2024. More

    1 min read
  • Officer stopping a car
    7 Apr 2026 10:12am News:
    National News

    Four deaths on our roads across Easter holiday weekend

    Provisionally, four people lost their lives on our roads this Easter holiday weekend. There is still a lot of work to do, and we need to be much better, says Superintendent Steve Greally, Director of... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    6 Apr 2026 9:21pm News:
    Canterbury

    Aggravated robberies, Briggs Road, McBratneys Road

    Attribute to Acting Senior Sergeant Seb Kohnke Canterbury Police: Police are making enquiries following two aggravated robberies in Christchurch this evening. At around 8.10pm, Police were called to a... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    6 Apr 2026 10:35am News:
    Auckland City

    Crash involving unmarked Police vehicle, Eden Terrace

    Attributable to Inspector Kai Shao: Police are making enquiries following a crash involving an unmarked Police vehicle in Newton Road, Eden Terrace last night. The two-vehicle crash was reported just... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    5 Apr 2026 1:05pm News:
    Waikato

    Arrest following firearms incident, West Huntly

    Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Scott McKenzie: A man has been arrested this morning in relation to an incident in West Huntly on Thursday 2 April. At around 7pm, a group of men approached... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    5 Apr 2026 12:31pm News:
    Northland

    Fatal crash: Waipu

    One person has died following a crash on State Highway 1, Waipu this morning. The single vehicle crash involving a motorcycle, near the intersection with Waipu Gorge Road was reported just before 9... More

    1 min read
  • One participant had to find alternative transport home after their car was impounded.
    5 Apr 2026 12:10pm News:
    Central

    A night of disrupting anti-social road users in Manawatū

    Four people have been arrested, two vehicles seized and dozens of infringements issued after an anti-social road user event in Manawatū. Manawatū Area Commander Inspector Matenga Gray says two patrol... More

    2 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    5 Apr 2026 7:20am News:
    Northland

    Fatal crash, Kaitaia

    One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Kaitaia overnight. Emergency services were alerted to a vehicle hitting a tree, near the intersection of North Road and Farrimond Place, about... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    4 Apr 2026 7:30am News:
    Tasman

    Fatal crash: Tasman

    One person has died following a crash in Tasman yesterday. The two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Coastal Highway (SH60) and Easton Loop was reported at around 2:45pm. One person died at the... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    3 Apr 2026 5:03pm News:
    Wellington

    Arrest made in relation to Wainuiomata death

    Attributable to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard, Wellington District Crime Manager: A young person has been arrested in relation to the death of a man in Wainuiomata yesterday. Police were called... More

    1 min read
  • Handcuffing 1
    3 Apr 2026 3:21pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Arrests made following kidnapping and aggravated robbery, Botany

    Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Dean Batey, Officer in Charge Counties Manukau East CIB: Police have arrested and charged two people following a kidnapping and aggravated robbery in Botany... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    3 Apr 2026 12:22pm News:
    Wellington

    Three arrested on Good Friday in Petone

    Police responding to reports of a possible firearm sighted on East Street in Petone have taken three people into custody. Emergency services were called around 7.20am to the Lower Hutt suburb, and... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 2
    3 Apr 2026 11:36am News:
    Canterbury

    Burglary, Main South Road, Christchurch

    Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Hamish Keer-Keer Canterbury Police: Police are investigating an aggravated burglary at a commercial premises on Main South Road, Christchurch overnight. At about 4... More

    1 min read
  • Radar on dashboard - 1
    3 Apr 2026 11:24am News:
    Auckland City

    Two in custody following St Lukes flee

    Please attribute to Inspector Keki Wilson: Shortly after 10am this morning two people in a vehicle came to the attention of Police due to the way their car was being driven near Victor Street and... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    3 Apr 2026 9:26am News:
    Waikato

    Update: unexplained deaths, Hamilton East

    Attribute to Detective Inspector Stephen Ambler, Field Crime Manager: Police investigating two unexplained deaths in Hamilton East yesterday have arrested one person. A 34-year-old man will appear in... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    3 Apr 2026 7:48am News:
    Southern

    Fatal crash, Ettrick, Central Otago

    One person has died following a crash on Moa Flat Road, Ettrick, Central Otago. Police were alerted to the single vehicle crash around 11.20am yesterday, where a car has come off the road and gone... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    2 Apr 2026 9:00pm News:
    Waikato

    Unexplained deaths, Hamilton East

    Attribute to Detective Inspector Stephen Ambler, Field Crime Manager: Police are investigating the deaths of two people in Hamilton East this evening. Police were notified around 4pm after two people... More

    1 min read
  • Police staff by car in bush location
    2 Apr 2026 1:04pm News:
    Eastern

    Police urge Hawke’s Bay clubs to remain vigilant following series of burglaries

    Police are urging sports and community clubs across Hawke’s Bay to be vigilant following a number of burglaries targeting club premises. Since February, Police have investigated nine burglaries at... More

    1 min read
  • Meth
    2 Apr 2026 12:39pm News:
    Northland

    Rain with a chance of charges

    An offender who fled Northland Police in a stolen vehicle was located drenched, defiant and in possession of methamphetamine yesterday. At around 1pm, an officer in Kaeo sighted a vehicle reported... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    2 Apr 2026 12:26pm News:
    Wellington

    Unexplained death, Wainuiomata

    Police are investigating an unexplained death following the discovery of a deceased person on Wainuiomata Road around 9am. Emergency services remain at the scene, and cordons are in place along... More

    1 min read
  • Radar check day  - 2
    2 Apr 2026 11:04am News:
    National News

    Plan your trip - keep safe on the road this Easter

    Police is taking a firm approach to unsafe driving behaviour by those going anywhere on our roads this Easter holiday weekend. Over Easter weekend in 2025, four lives were lost on our roads – down... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    2 Apr 2026 9:41am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Fake guns, real consequences

    Police are disappointed in a group’s actions after toy guns were brandished at members of the public at a night market last night. At around 10.40pm, Police received a report of youths pointing a... More

    2 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    1 Apr 2026 7:27pm News:
    Southern

    Body found near Cromwell

    Please attribute to Detective Phill Hamlin: A body has been located in Lake Dunstan, near Cromwell, this afternoon. Police were notified by a member of the public who was near Cornish Point about 2... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    1 Apr 2026 7:09pm News:
    Wellington

    Appeal for information relating to indecent assaults, Lower Hutt

    Hutt Valley Police are appealing for information after a 19-year-old man appeared in court for two alleged indecent assaults in Lower Hutt. Police would like to hear from anyone who may have... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    1 Apr 2026 3:43pm News:
    Central

    Statement following sentencing of Daniel James Work

    Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Phil Taylor: Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Daniel James Work in the Whanganui High Court today. The 39-year-old has been sentenced to life... More

    1 min read

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