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  • Handcuffing 1
    13 Mar 2026 2:57pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Rotorua Police out in numbers, arrests made

    Police were out in numbers Wednesday night mitigating a gang gathering in the Rotorua area, as well as making a number of great arrests on unrelated matters. A large group of gang members began... More

    2 min read
  • Image 1, Clive
    13 Mar 2026 2:03pm News:
    Eastern

    Appeal for information following damage to vehicles, Clive

    Hawke's Bay Police investigating unlawful interference with vehicles in Clive are appealing for information to assist enquiries. Detective Gabrielle Parsons says Police are investigating damage... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    13 Mar 2026 11:48am News:
    Eastern

    Statement following the sentencing of Manase Muimui Folou Uaisele

    Attribute to Hastings Child Protection Supervisor, Detective Sergeant Kate Hyde: Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Manase Uaisele in Napier District Court today. The 33-year-old was... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    13 Mar 2026 11:43am News:
    Tasman

    Update: Fatal crash, SH1, Marlborough

    Police can confirm a fourth person has died following a serious crash on State Highway 1, near Redwood Pass, in Marlborough. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash around 10.40am on... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    13 Mar 2026 10:44am News:
    Waikato

    Name release: Remains found near SH3, Ōtorohanga

    Police can now name the person whose remains were found off SH3, Ōtorohanga, on Friday 6 March as Colin (Col) Heath. Col was 46 when reported missing in 2022. Police extend sympathies to Col’s family... More

    1 min read
  • Operation Nightforce
    13 Mar 2026 9:33am News:
    Southern

    Drug arrests in rural Southland

    Police discovered drugs and firearms following search warrants in and around Gore and Riversdale. Over the past two days Eastern Southland Police targeted drug suppliers. Operation Nightforce was... More

    1 min read
  • Handcuffing 1
    12 Mar 2026 7:47pm News:
    Waikato

    Four before the courts after failing to appear, Coromandel Peninsula

    Four people are facing the courts following the first of many Police operations in Eastern Waikato today. Police conducted a number of search warrants in the Coromandel Peninsula, today, in an... More

    1 min read
  • 12 Mar 2026 6:19pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Gang members arrested after Bay of Plenty memorial run

    Persistent Police visibility and strong enforcement sent a clear message to gang members as they came into town for a memorial run last weekend – Police are watching, and we’ll take action when we... More

    1 min read
  • Wing 393 graduate on the parade ground at the RNZPC
    12 Mar 2026 4:33pm News:
    National News

    Forty-nine new cops march out in March.

    Friends and family members came from all over New Zealand today and celebrated alongside the newly attested constables of the 393 recruit wing at the Royal New Zealand Police College in Porirua... More

    2 min read
  • Seizure of items in vehicle, Waikato
    12 Mar 2026 4:07pm News:
    Waikato

    Illegal driver, weapons, drugs and vehicle

    When Police stopped a driver in Whangamatā, it led to the discovery of a vehicle full of illegal items. After stopping a vehicle on Friday, Police arrested the driver for driving while disqualified... More

    1 min read
  • Officer stopping a car
    12 Mar 2026 3:56pm News:
    Canterbury

    Cordons, Sheffield Crescent, Burnside

    Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Craig Ellison, Christchurch Police: Cordons are in place in the vicinity of Sheffield Crescent, Burnside, Christchurch. Police were alerted to a concerning... More

    1 min read
  • Constable Peyton Fields and Senior Constable Andy Camp standing either side of a patrol car's open boot, showing an AED inside.
    12 Mar 2026 3:12pm TenOne Magazine

    Instant impact

    New constable makes a life-saving difference - three weeks into her career in blue. More

    2 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    12 Mar 2026 1:25pm News:
    Canterbury

    Statement on behalf of the Leman family

    Today’s verdict brings justice for Richard. Nothing will ever undo what was done to him, and nothing will ever bring him back to the people who loved him. Richard was not just a name in a courtroom or... More

    1 min read
  • Police dog Cole is biting into the leg of a padded suit being worn by a fake offender as his handler Senior Constable Aaron Seni
    12 Mar 2026 11:22am TenOne Magazine

    Better than ever

    Patrol and detector dog teams get their teeth into new and improved Nationals. More

    4 min read
  • Staff in glow vests walking in an urban area
    12 Mar 2026 10:53am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Police presence in Rotorua and Ōpōtiki for gang tangi

    Attribute to Inspector Nicky Cooney, Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander: Police will have a visible presence across Rotorua tomorrow and Saturday as a gang tangi travels from Rotorua to Ōpōtiki. A... More

    1 min read
  • IPCA Ruling
    12 Mar 2026 10:04am News:
    Eastern

    Police acknowledge IPCA report into justified use of force, Tairāwhiti

    The Independent Police Conduct Authority report found officers were justified in using force when taking a man into custody in Tairāwhiti. More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    12 Mar 2026 7:40am News:
    Auckland City

    Sudden death, Tāmaki River

    Police have recovered a man’s body from the Tāmaki River in east Auckland. Search efforts have been underway through the week after the man was reported missing near Waipuna on 6 March. Police... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    11 Mar 2026 4:34pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Appeal for information: Fatal crash, SH5, Taupō

    Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal crash on State Highway 5, Taupō, on Monday. On Monday 9 March, around 2.10am, Police were called to the single vehicle crash where... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    11 Mar 2026 4:27pm News:
    Canterbury

    Fatal crash, Twizel

    One person has died following a crash on 28 February. The single vehicle crash involved an e-scooter at around 8.30pm. Sadly, the person passed away on 10 March from their injuries in hospital. The... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    11 Mar 2026 4:13pm News:
    Canterbury

    Positive lines of enquiry into threat against school

    Police are making enquiries after a threat was made towards a Timaru school, however there is no information to suggest it is credible. Aoraki Area Commander Inspector Vicki Walker says Police were... More

    1 min read
  • Car on rural track / bush road
    11 Mar 2026 1:57pm News:
    Northland

    Missing man located, Horeke

    A 64-year-old man who went missing in the Far North last night has been located safe and well after spending a night in the bush. Police received a report at around 8.45pm that a man had become... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    11 Mar 2026 1:19pm News:
    Eastern

    Appeal for information following serious assault, Mahia

    Attribute to Detective Sergeant Joshua Jones – Wairoa CIB: Police are appealing for information following a serious assault at an address in Mahia at the end of February. On Saturday 28 February... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    11 Mar 2026 1:12pm News:
    Waitematā

    Fatal crash: Forrest Hill

    One person has died following a serious crash on William Souter Street, Forrest Hill this morning. Police were called at around 8.55am to reports of a single-vehicle crash. A car has mounted the curb... More

    1 min read
  • Hastings Police Station
    11 Mar 2026 12:59pm News:
    Eastern

    MEDIA ADVISORY: Hawke's Bay Police Open Day

    Police in Hawke’s Bay are inviting everyone to an Open Day at the Hastings Police Station on Sunday 15 March. More

    1 min read
  • Police shoulder patch
    11 Mar 2026 12:53pm News:
    Waikato

    Cut it out: recidivist burglar caught by Police

    Matamata Police have arrested a recidivist burglar after an electronic tracking tag alerted officers to the location of a stolen lawnmower. A local officer took the report of the burglary on Monday... More

    1 min read
  • Seized cars on truck
    11 Mar 2026 12:49pm News:
    Canterbury

    Arrests made, drugs and firearms seized, Canterbury

    Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Damon Wells: Police have arrested two men and seized amounts cash, methamphetamine, firearms, and ammunition, in Canterbury. Over the past two weeks, Police... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
    11 Mar 2026 10:08am News:
    Waitematā

    Serious crash: Forrest Hill, Auckland

    Emergency services are attending a serious crash on William Souter Street, Forrest Hill. Police were called at around 8.55am following reports of a single-vehicle crash where a car has impacted a... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    10 Mar 2026 7:16pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Missing person located, Ōtāhuhu

    The young person reported missing in Ōtāhuhu yesterday has been located safe and sound. We would like to thank the community for their assistance in locating him. ENDS Issued by the Police Media... More

    1 min read
  • Large brass Eagle lectern
    10 Mar 2026 5:52pm News:
    Canterbury

    Appeal for information following burglary, Mackenzie

    Police investigating a burglary in Middle Valley, Mackenzie are appealing for information from the public. On Sunday 8 March, Police received a report of a theft from a church on Middle Valley Road... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    10 Mar 2026 5:47pm News:
    Waikato

    Missing woman located, Ōtorohanga

    The 75-year-old woman reported missing in Ōtorohanga yesterday has been located and is safe. We would like to thank the community for their assistance in locating her. ENDS Issued by Police Media... More

    1 min read

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