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  • Multiple Police cars in a line
    26 Mar 2026 10:55am News:
    Tasman

    Man in custody following Grove Street incident, Nelson

    A man has been taken into custody following an incident in Grove Street, Nelson. Police were called just after 9:20pm yesterday following reports of a verbal disorder between two people. At around... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    25 Mar 2026 8:22pm News:
    Wellington

    Fatal crash, Makara

    Two people have been located deceased in a vehicle in Makara this morning. Police were called to Makara Road at around 8:05am following reports of a vehicle upside down in a body of water. Upon... More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    25 Mar 2026 6:20pm News:
    Auckland City

    Critical incident investigation after death in custody

    Please attribute to Inspector Grant Tetzlaff, Acting Auckland City District Commander: A critical incident investigation is underway after the death of a man in Police custody this morning. At around... More

    1 min read
  • Person 4
    25 Mar 2026 6:06pm News:
    Eastern

    Update: Common Room bar fight, Hastings

    Attribute to Detective Sergeant Heath Jones, Hastings Criminal Investigation Branch: Hasting Police have arrested and charged a person in relation to a fight at the Common Room bar earlier this month... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v3
    25 Mar 2026 2:56pm News:
    Canterbury

    Update: Charges laid following serious assault, Christchurch

    Attribute to Detective Sergeant Ben Rolton, Christchurch CIB: Christchurch Police have charged a man in relation to a serious assault on Worcester Street last week. On Thursday 19 March, around 10pm... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    25 Mar 2026 1:53pm News:
    Southern

    Name release: Fatal crash, Lindis Pass

    Police are now able to name the person who died in a three-vehicle crash on the Lindis Pass on Sunday 15 March. He was Murray Kevin Levers, 71, of Matamata. Our thoughts are with his family and... More

    1 min read
  • Crash - 1 (day road closed sign)
    25 Mar 2026 9:58am News:
    Wellington

    Crash, Makara Road, Wellington

    Police are at the scene of a single-vehicle crash in Makara this morning. Police were called to Makara Road about 8:05am following reports of a vehicle upside down in a body of water. Enquiries at the... More

    1 min read
  • Do you recognise these men?
    25 Mar 2026 9:32am News:
    Southern

    Appeal for information following Queenstown disorder

    Do you recognise these men? Police making enquiries into a disorder at a store on Eleventh Avenue, Queenstown on 24 January 2026 would like to speak with the men pictured. We believe they have... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    25 Mar 2026 8:24am News:
    Auckland City

    Man faces court after fleeing Police

    Please attribute to Inspector Grant Tetzlaff, Acting Auckland City District Commander: A 30-year-old man is facing serious charges after he fled from Police and drove dangerously before crashing in... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    25 Mar 2026 7:12am News:
    Eastern

    Appeal for information as man arrested for alleged sexual offences

    Attributable to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Karli Whiu: Police investigating alleged serious sexual offending by a Flaxmere man are appealing for anyone who may have information to come forward... More

    1 min read
  • Handcuffing 1
    24 Mar 2026 1:17pm News:
    Canterbury

    Arrest in Operation Aurora

    Please attribute the following to Detective Senior Sergeant Colin Baillie: Police executing search warrants have arrested one person from a religious organisation that has a presence in New Zealand... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    24 Mar 2026 1:03pm News:
    Central

    Fatal crash, Tremaine Avenue, Palmerston North

    One person has died and three others are injured following a three-vehicle crash in Palmerston North overnight. Emergency services were called to the crash on Tremaine Avenue, near Malden Street... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    24 Mar 2026 7:28am News:
    Northland

    Boat no longer being sought

    Northland Police thank the community for their assistance in our appeal for a sightings of a vessel. The appeal was released on Monday afternoon for the 'JAGMEN' vessel in the Whangārei area. We can... More

    1 min read
  • Impounded car in Raglan
    24 Mar 2026 7:05am News:
    Waikato

    Illegal street racing sees arrest and car impounded

    Police in Raglan have arrested a 19-year-old and impounded their car after reports of illegal street racing over the weekend. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    23 Mar 2026 8:30pm News:
    Southern

    Lake Manapouri name release

    Police can now formally name the man whose body was recovered from Lake Manapouri last week, following a six-day search. He was 42-year-old Regan Soper, of Gore. Police extend our condolences to his... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    23 Mar 2026 4:19pm News:
    Central

    Fatal crash, Levin

    Two people have died following a two-vehicle crash in Levin this morning. Emergency services were called to Arapaepae Road / State Highway 57 around 2.30am. Sadly, two people were pronounced deceased... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    23 Mar 2026 2:26pm News:
    Eastern

    Name release, fatal crash, Waipaoa

    Police can confirm the name of the man who died following a crash in Waipaoa on 20 March, and are appealing for information from the public. The man was 75-year-old Owen Rutherford Lloyd, from... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 3
    23 Mar 2026 2:03pm News:
    Wellington

    Remains found in Wellington centuries old

    Human remains found in a garden on Wellington’s south coast last year have been determined to be centuries old. A homeowner discovered the remains in his garden in Ōwhiro Bay on June 22, 2025... More

    1 min read
  • This Roar: if you are not sure, then don’t shoot!
    23 Mar 2026 1:00pm News:
    National News

    This Roar: if you are not sure, then don’t shoot!

    As thousands of hunters are making their plans for autumn – the Roar – recreational firearms groups are urging hunters to always be 100% sure of their targets. More

    2 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v3
    23 Mar 2026 12:49pm News:
    Central

    Man arrested following park assault

    Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Paula Drewery, Taranaki Area Investigations Manager: Police investigating a serious assault in King Edward Park in Stratford on Friday evening have... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    23 Mar 2026 10:05am News:
    Waitematā

    Woman sent to court after fleeing Police

    A woman nosing through North Shore mailboxes has been diverted to court after fleeing from Police. At 3am, Police detected a stolen Nissan hatchback travelling through Wairau Valley. Acting Inspector... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    22 Mar 2026 6:57pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Fatal crash, Waiohau

    One person has died after a single-vehicle crash on Galatea Road, Waiohau. Police were called to the scene about 5.15pm, and the sole occupant was found deceased. The road is closed while the Serious... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    22 Mar 2026 6:40pm News:
    Central

    Fatal crash – SH43 / Forgotten World Highway

    One person has died after the single vehicle crash on SH43 / Forgotten World Highway in Stratford this morning. The crash was reported to Police at 11.30am. The road remains closed and motorists... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    22 Mar 2026 3:25pm News:
    Southern

    Fatal crash, Leet Street, Invercargill

    Attributable to Inspector Mike Bowman, Southland Area Commander: One person has died in a single vehicle crash early this morning. Shortly before 3am, Police signalled for a vehicle to stop on Kelvin... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    22 Mar 2026 2:50pm News:
    Southern

    Fatal crash, Winding Creek Road, Southland

    One person has died in a single-vehicle crash along Winding Creek Road in Southland. Emergency services were called to the rural road around 12.40am. One other person sustained moderate injuries and... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    22 Mar 2026 12:56pm News:
    Auckland City

    Fatal crash, South-Western Motorway, Onehunga

    One person has died following a serious crash on the South-Western Motorway, Onehunga this morning. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash about 6.15am. Sadly, one person has died. Two people... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    22 Mar 2026 9:23am News:
    Waikato

    Fatal crash, Temple View

    One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Howden Road. The crash was reported to emergency services around 8.40pm last night. Despite the efforts of emergency personnel, they sadly died... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v2
    21 Mar 2026 1:43pm News:
    Canterbury

    Update: serious assault, Amberley, Hurunui District

    Attribute to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Luke Vaughan: Police have charged one man following a serious assault in Amberley this week. On Thursday 19 March Police were called to a serious assault... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    21 Mar 2026 1:10pm News:
    Central

    Police asking for information on park assault

    Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Paula Drewery, Taranaki Area Investigations Manager: Police investigating a serious assault in Stratford yesterday evening are asking the public for... More

    1 min read
  • Rue Kessell with her four-year-old superhero son, Asher.
    20 Mar 2026 1:14pm TenOne Magazine

    Superheroes come in all sizes

    How a four-year-old superhero came to his mum's rescue. More

    3 min read

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