Skip to main content
New Zealand Police New Zealand Police New Zealand Police
Information for non-English speakers
  • English
  • Te reo Māori
  • 中文
  • हिन्दी
  • Español
  • العربية
  • فارسی
  • Deutsch
  • 日本語
  • 한국어
  • af Soomaali
  • ภาษาไทย
  • Tiếng Việt

Main navigation

  • Straight from the source

    Keep up to date and subscribe to NZ Police news and insights

    • All news Featured and latest news, stories, alerts and more.
    • District news Scan the latest Police news and information about your district.
    • Traffic alerts Updates about local and national traffic issues and crime incidents.
    • Ten One Magazine Stories about Police and its people.
    • Subscriptions Subscribe to receive news, alerts, Ten One Magazine stories, advice of stolen boats, and safety advice by email or RSS feed.
    • Major events
    • Police media contacts
    • NZ Police app
  • Get tips to help you stay safe

    Advice for victims, view FAQs, learn about our services and get safety advice

    • Frequently asked questions Get the answers to some of our most common queries.
    • Personal & community safety Get some advice on the safety of yourself, your family, property and visitors to New Zealand.
    • Advice for victims Information about how Police supports victims of crime, including the Victim Notification Register and access the Victims information website.
    • Infringement Services Understanding the infringement process, how to pay, lost notice, request safety camera photo, transfer liability and more.
    • Driving and road safety How to report bad driving, legislation, speed limits, road safety cameras and other safety advice.
    • Family violence help and support How to get help for family violence (domestic violence) and learn about Protection Orders and Police Safety Orders.
    • Sexual assault and consent
    • Firearms & Safety (FSA)
    • How to report a crime or incident
    • Drugs and alcohol
    • Accessing information
    • Businesses and organisations
    • Cybercrime and the Internet
    • Protecting crowded places from attack
    • Counter-Terrorism
    • Information for Suppliers
    • Missing persons
    • Australian Subpoenas
    • Cultivating Hemp
    • All online options
  • Who are we?

    An overview of our responsibilities and Values, plus links to key publications

    • About New Zealand Police Our drive for New Zealand to be the safest country in the world.
    • Our Values We aim to have the trust and confidence of all - to achieve this we operate in accordance with our values.
    • Māori and Police in partnership Find out how Māori and Police work together to help prevent crime, crashes and victimisation in our communities.
    • Structure Police management and district structure, and Information about some of the many teams and units that make up Police.
    • Publications and statistics View corporate publications, forms, guides and standards, general reports and research as well as crime statistics.
    • History and Museum Explore the early history of Police, read the memorials of officers killed by criminal acts, and find out about the exciting Police Museum.
    • Investigations and reviews
    • Programmes and initiatives
    • Privacy statement - how we manage personal information
    • Ko te iwi Māori me Ngā Pirihimana e ngunguru nei
  • Start your career with NZ Police today!

    Find out about interesting roles where you can make a difference

    • New Cops All your recruitment questions answered.
    • Becoming a Police Communicator Find out about our emergency and non-emergency service roles.
    • Other career opportunities Current vacancies across various Police work groups.
    • How to apply for a vacancy The application process for non-sworn employee positions.
    • Police groups An overview of some of our key work groups.
    • Valuing Diversity Our values reflect what is important to us and the communities we serve.
  • Get in touch

    Find out the various ways you can contact NZ Police

    • 105 Police Non-Emergency 105 is the number for Police non-emergencies. 111 is the emergency number for Police, Fire and Ambulance.
    • 111 Police Emergency Call triple one when you need an emergency response from Police, Fire or Ambulance.
    • 111 TXT registration If you have hearing or talking difficulties register for the 111 TXT service.
    • Find Police stations Search by station name or address.
    • Give feedback about Police Tell us what we’ve done well and what we need to improve on.
    • Local contacts Other contact points across Police.
  • Safer communities

    Information about how you can help us prevent crime

    • Check if a vehicle is stolen Find out if a vehicle has been reported stolen.
    • Cold case Help us find answers to some of the country’s unsolved homicides.
    • Check if a boat is stolen Find out if a boat is stolen or report information you have about a stolen boat.
    • Missing persons list
  • Home
  • Major Incidents
  • Open day locations
  • School Narratives
  • School Narratives
  • Traffic and Crime Alerts
  • Traffic and crime alerts
  • Ten One - Police magazine

Popular searches

  • Case / Report update
  • Lost property
  • Cryptopia
  • Trespass
  • Compliance
  • Police vetting
  • Request information
  • Roadside drug driving testing
Browse Site Map
Information for non-English speakers
  • English
  • Te reo Māori
  • 中文
  • हिन्दी
  • Español
  • العربية
  • فارسی
  • Deutsch
  • 日本語
  • 한국어
  • af Soomaali
  • ภาษาไทย
  • Tiếng Việt
Learn more about
  • Media release - Investigation update v1
    1 Apr 2026 2:57pm News:
    Central

    Arrest in Fielding stabbing

    Please attribute the following to Detective Senior Sergeant David Thompson: Police have arrested a man over stabbing two people in Fielding last month. A 20-year-old man will appear in the Palmerston... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 2
    1 Apr 2026 2:10pm News:
    Waitematā

    Man to face court after dangerous driving incident

    A dangerous driver is headed to court after he drove on the wrong side of State Highway 1 at excessive speeds before crashing in Auckland overnight. At around 3.15am, Police received multiple reports... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    1 Apr 2026 1:10pm News:
    Waitematā

    Fatal crash, Stanmore Bay

    One person has died following a single vehicle crash in Stanmore Bay this morning. Emergency services were called to Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay at around 10.25am. Sadly, one person was pronounced... More

    1 min read
  • Rock Solid
    1 Apr 2026 1:07pm News:
    Northland

    Have you seen this boat?

    Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate a boat that was stolen from Te Kamo overnight. The 7M Voyager vessel named 'Rock Solid' has a hard top with a black 250hp Mercury outboard motor... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Correction
    1 Apr 2026 10:49am News:
    Waikato

    Correction: Court sentencing brings reminder firearms safety

    The media release titled ‘Court sentencing brings reminder of firearms safety’ issued yesterday at 5.13pm transposed two names. The first line should read "Police acknowledge the sentencing handed... More

    1 min read
  • Police wants to speak to this person 2
    1 Apr 2026 8:33am News:
    Eastern

    Update: Common Room bar fight, Hastings

    Attributable to Detective Sergeant Heath Jones: Police have arrested a second person in relation to a fight at the Common Room bar earlier this month. Police responded to the fight that occurred... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    31 Mar 2026 5:13pm News:
    Waikato

    Court sentencing brings reminder of firearms safety

    Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Ian Foster: Police acknowledge the sentencing handed down today in the High Court at Hamilton to Jack Hargreaves, for the murder of his brother Joshua Hargreaves... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    31 Mar 2026 3:20pm News:
    Canterbury

    Wanted man arrested in Christchurch

    To be attributed to Inspector Craig Scott, Christchurch Police: Police have arrested a wanted man following a series of events involving a stolen vehicle across the Kaiapoi and Belfast areas today... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    31 Mar 2026 11:14am News:
    Eastern

    Police investigating man's injuries after assault and being hit by car in Hastings

    Attributable to Detective Sergeant Ryan Kemsley, Police are investigating an incident that has left a man with injuries in Hastings last night. At around 9.30pm, Police were called to Heretaunga... More

    1 min read
  • Police patrol dog Ori and his fellow Christchurch-based K9s more than earned their kibble last week.
    31 Mar 2026 10:11am TenOne Magazine

    Dogs on duty

    Christchurch dog teams deliver standout work across a demanding block of shifts. More

    1 min read
  • Handcuffing 1
    31 Mar 2026 9:32am News:
    National News

    New custody training facility opened at Royal New Zealand Police College

    A new custody training facility designed to replicate real-world policing environments has been officially opened at the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) today. The purpose-built facility... More

    2 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    31 Mar 2026 7:47am News:
    National News

    No change in reports of fuel offending

    Police will remain visible in our communities and will respond to any incidents as they arise. More

    2 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    30 Mar 2026 5:00pm News:
    Waikato

    Fatal crash: Kihikihi

    One person has died following a crash in Kihikihi this afternoon. The two-vehicle crash, involving a truck and a car, on State Highway 3 was reported just after 2:30pm. No further injuries have been... More

    1 min read
  • Sergeant on computer
    30 Mar 2026 4:03pm News:
    National News

    Investigation shines light on dark web drug operation

    A Police investigation has swooped in on allegedly one of New Zealand’s most prolific sellers of illegal drugs on the dark web. Operation Laver sees a continued focus by the National Organised Crime... More

    1 min read
  • Police pup Cooper and his C-litter siblings are providing new insights into how working dogs develop.
    30 Mar 2026 11:22am TenOne Magazine

    C for cog training (and clever pups)

    Police detector dog puppies in ongoing trial to see how young working dogs learn. More

    2 min read
  • A police officer helping a young child put on their police safety helmet.
    30 Mar 2026 10:06am TenOne Magazine

    A glimpse of policing

    A chance to get an insight into policing has been a huge success. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - media advisory
    30 Mar 2026 9:25am News:
    National News

    Media Advisory: Opening of the new custody training facility at Royal New Zealand Police College

    Media are invited to the official opening of the new custody training facility at the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC). The new custody training facility is equipped with all the features of a... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    30 Mar 2026 7:46am News:
    Canterbury

    Fatal crash, Belfast

    One person has since died following a crash in Belfast, Christchurch last week. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash on Main North Road just after 1.30pm on Thursday 26 March. Five people were... More

    1 min read
  • Beach Hop
    29 Mar 2026 2:38pm News:
    Waikato

    Arrests made following Beach Hop, Whangamatā

    Police are disappointed with the behaviour of some casual spectators at Beach Hop in Whangamatā this weekend. More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    29 Mar 2026 10:09am News:
    Auckland City

    Update and appeal for information, Mt Albert disorder

    Enquiries are continuing into the circumstances of the disorder incident in Mt Albert on Friday night. Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Darvill says the behaviour of some in attendance that night is... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    29 Mar 2026 9:54am News:
    Southern

    Fatal crash, Waldronville, Dunedin

    One person has died following a serious crash at an event in Waldronville, Dunedin, last night. Police were notified of the two-vehicle crash, which occurred on private property, around 7.10pm. Sadly... More

    1 min read
  • Recovered stolen property
    28 Mar 2026 5:22pm News:
    Canterbury

    Persistent burglar sentenced, stolen property to benefit local charities

    A 42-year-old man was sentenced to home detention and the Judge ordered that all recovered property that had no known owner was to be donated to charity. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    28 Mar 2026 9:58am News:
    Canterbury

    Appeal for information following aggravated robbery, Hornby

    Attribute to Detective Sergeant Rebecca Podmore, Christchurch Metro CIB: Christchurch Police investigating an aggravated robbery in Hornby last night are appealing to the public for information. It... More

    1 min read
  • Breath test 1
    27 Mar 2026 6:34pm News:
    Tasman

    Plea of sobriety falls flat after ‘shocking’ breath test result

    A call to Police about a swerving car in Nelson potentially saved lives overnight, and the breath test result left officers stunned. The caller rang Police about 6.45pm on Thursday, to say a vehicle... More

    1 min read
  • Cannabis 3
    27 Mar 2026 6:29pm News:
    Canterbury

    $1.1 million in cannabis plants out of the community

    More than 1,000 cannabis plants, ranging in different stages of maturity, were located at a premises in Waltham. More

    1 min read
  • Maritime Auckland - day 1
    27 Mar 2026 3:08pm News:
    Auckland City

    Update: Dinghy owner located

    The Auckland Police Maritime Unit thank the public for their help in locating the owner of a dinghy found capsized in Manukau Harbour this morning. Police released an appeal this afternoon after an... More

    1 min read
  • Dinghy located in Manukau Harbour
    27 Mar 2026 12:17pm News:
    Auckland City

    Police seek owner of dinghy

    Police are seeking the owner of a dinghy found unoccupied in Manukau Harbour this morning. At around 7.30am, the Auckland Police Maritime Unit were alerted to a capsized dinghy afloat off Granny Bay... More

    1 min read
  • Police shoulder patch
    27 Mar 2026 10:25am News:
    Waitematā

    Police officer outpaces offender

    Police have made three arrests for a burglary, including one offender who led an officer on a one-kilometre foot pursuit. On Thursday morning, The Waitematā Gang Disruption Unit, with assistance from... More

    1 min read
  • Police Patrol Dog Alie on parade
    26 Mar 2026 5:40pm News:
    National News

    Round of A-paws for the latest graduates

    Police, Defence and Pacific enforcement agencies welcome new dog teams Deputy Police Commissioner Jill Rogers has acknowledged ten freshly trained handlers and their dogs at a ceremony held at the New... More

    3 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    26 Mar 2026 1:38pm News:
    Eastern

    Appeal for information, burglaries, Napier

    Attribute to Senior Sergeant Dan Scott – Napier Police: Police are appealing to the public for information following burglaries in Greenmeadows and Tamatea. Police were called to an address in... More

    1 min read

Pagination

  • Previous
  • …
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • …
  • 157
  • Next
Information for non-English speakers
  • English
  • Te reo Māori
  • 中文
  • हिन्दी
  • Español
  • العربية
  • فارسی
  • Deutsch
  • 日本語
  • 한국어
  • af Soomaali
  • ภาษาไทย
  • Tiếng Việt

Footer main menu

  • Get to know us
    • Who’s who
    • Police haka
    • Looking back
    • Online Exhibitions
    • Investigations and reviews
    • Major events
  • New Cops
    • Career paths
    • Pay & benefits
    • Get prepared
    • ChatCops FAQs
    • Apply now
  • Useful resources
    • Publications & Statistics
    • Our latest safety information
    • Retail Crime Prevention Hub
    • Home Safety Checklist
    • Stay safe at sea
  • Get involved
    • Cold cases - can you help?
    • Give feedback about Police
    • Website feedback
NZ Police App Icon

NZ Police app now available

Download instructions and FAQs

NZ Police app now available. Download instructions and FAQs.

Footer secondary menu

  • About this site
  • Copyright
  • Contact
  • Accessibility
  • Site map
  • FAQs

Footer social media menu

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Youtube
  • Linkedin
New Zealand Government / Te Kāwanatanga o Aotearoa

© Copyright 2026 New Zealand Police