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  • Handcuffing 1
    5 Mar 2026 1:24pm News:
    Tasman

    One in court following burglary and flee, Hokitika

    Hokitika Police have arrested and charged a man following a burglary last week in Hokitika. On Thursday 26 February, Police received a report from a local contractor that items had been stolen from... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    5 Mar 2026 12:09pm News:
    Canterbury

    Fatal crash: Sumner

    Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Sumner on 22 February. A cyclist was transported to hospital following the Evans Pass Road crash. They passed away in hospital yesterday, 4... More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    5 Mar 2026 9:45am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Fatal fire, Ōtāhuhu

    Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward, Counties Manukau West CIB: At around 9pm last night reports were received that a property on Tamaki Ave, Ōtāhuhu was on fire. Police and... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    5 Mar 2026 9:13am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Operation Block: Further man charged over homicide

    Police have charged another person in an ongoing homicide investigation following the death of a courier driver in Pakuranga Heights. Operation Block commenced on 19 August 2024 to investigate the... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    5 Mar 2026 8:55am News:
    Waikato

    Arrest following serious assault, Frankton

    Attributable to Inspector Andrea McBeth, Hamilton City Area Commander: A man is before the courts following a serious assault in Hamilton yesterday. At around 7am, Police were notified of an assault... More

    1 min read
  • Policing activity at night
    4 Mar 2026 6:46pm News:
    Tasman

    Blenheim Police disappointed alcohol sold to minors

    Police are disappointed two premises have been caught selling alcohol to underage volunteers in the Marlborough region. Blenheim Police, in conjunction with Marlborough District Council licensing team... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    4 Mar 2026 5:41pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Retailer charged for selling nitrous oxide

    Last week Police said we’d be taking action on the illegal sale of nitrous oxide in our communities and this week we are seeing results. “Many districts, including Eastern, Counties Manukau, Waikato... More

    2 min read
  • Police radio
    4 Mar 2026 5:39pm News:
    National News

    Retailer charged for selling nitrous oxide

    Last week Police said we’d be taking action on the illegal sale of nitrous oxide in our communities and this week we are seeing results. “Many districts, including Eastern, Counties Manukau, Waikato... More

    2 min read
  • A semi-automatic M4-style rifle seized at the property
    4 Mar 2026 5:10pm News:
    Waitematā

    Drugs and firearms charges follow Riverhead warrant

    A Police investigation has shut down a suspected methamphetamine manufacturing operation and seized several firearms in north-west Auckland. Two arrests were made in the operation, led by the... More

    1 min read
  • Do you recognise this man?
    4 Mar 2026 3:28pm News:
    Central

    Do you recognise this man?

    Police believe he may be able to assist with our investigation into recent shoplifting incidents in New Plymouth. Can you help identify him? More

    1 min read
  • Multiple Police cars in a line
    4 Mar 2026 11:58am News:
    Waitematā

    Shoplifters couldn’t hide from Police

    Two offenders tried it on, and failed, after an alleged shoplifting at a clothing retailer. The pair face court today after Police caught up with them in west Auckland on Tuesday morning. Waitematā... More

    1 min read
  • Assistant Commissioner Jeanette Park saluting in front of the Police Memorial Wall.
    3 Mar 2026 2:49pm TenOne Magazine

    A 40-year legacy

    Former and current staff commemorate ‘Royal’ anniversary. More

    3 min read
  • Media release - Update
    3 Mar 2026 8:51am News:
    Waikato

    Man due in court today following Waipa incident yesterday

    The man arrested following a family harm incident in Parawera, Waipa is appearing in court today. The 47-year-old faces a number of charges relating to the incident and will appear in the Hamilton... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    3 Mar 2026 6:25am News:
    Wellington

    Fatal crash, Paekākāriki

    Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Paekākāriki overnight. The single vehicle crash on State Highway 59, near Onepu Street was reported at 11:30pm. State Highway 59 was closed... More

    1 min read
  • Handcuffing 1
    3 Mar 2026 6:20am News:
    Southern

    Two before the courts after supermarket catch in Queenstown

    A pitstop to curb an officer's chocolate craving led to the arrest of two wanted shoplifters in Queenstown. More

    1 min read
  • Police Emergency tape with car - 2
    2 Mar 2026 6:13pm News:
    Waikato

    Mellsop Road - man taken into custody

    Attributable to Inspector Andrew Mortimore, Waikato West Area Commander: Arapuni Road, Parawera has reopened following an earlier family harm incident on Mellsop Road. Police were called to a property... More

    1 min read
  • Samson Aruwa shaking hands with Commissioner of Police Richard Chambers.
    2 Mar 2026 8:05am TenOne Magazine

    A day of appreciation

    Police Commissioner was on hand for a special presentation to a special man. More

    3 min read
  • Scott running at night, with an inset photo of Scott and a friend running during the day.
    2 Mar 2026 7:36am TenOne Magazine

    A marathon effort

    Constable raises money and awareness of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia one step at a time - for 111km. More

    2 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    2 Mar 2026 6:15am News:
    Central

    Fatal crash, SH4, Erua

    One person has died after a three-vehicle crash on SH4, Erua, Ruapehu, late last night. Emergency services were called to the scene about 11.10pm. One person died at the scene. Another person... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    2 Mar 2026 6:02am News:
    Central

    Fatal crash – State Highway 1, Taihape

    One person has died in a crash on State Highway 1, Taihape, to the north of Spooners Hill yesterday morning. Police were advised at 7.25am that a car had gone off the road and into Hautapu River. On... More

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

    Fatality after crash, Middlemarch

    Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Dunedin on 18 February. Emergency services were called to a two vehicle crash on State Highway 87 at around 2.15pm. One person was... More

    1 min read
  • Motorbike seizure Friday night
    1 Mar 2026 2:52pm News:
    Canterbury

    Operation Chrome takes the shine off dangerous driving

    Police in Canterbury arrested drivers, impounded vehicles and issued infringement notices over the weekend as they moved to detect, deter and disrupt anti‑social road user activity. More

    3 min read
  • Police car light bay at daytime
    1 Mar 2026 1:47pm News:
    Waitematā

    Search for man swept off rocks, Union Bay

    A search and rescue operation is underway after a man was swept off the rocks at Union Bay, Karekare, earlier today. Emergency services were alerted about 10.15am to the incident where a man fishing... More

    1 min read
  • Media release – UPDATE – protest
    1 Mar 2026 1:33pm News:
    Waitematā

    Update - missing kayaker, Waiwera

    The body of a man has been located in the search for a missing kayaker near Waiwera. Emergency services had been notified of a man going into the water from a kayak about 7.35am. Sadly, he was located... More

    1 min read
  • Maritime Auckland - day 1
    1 Mar 2026 12:32pm News:
    Waitematā

    Search underway for missing kayaker, Waiwera

    A search and rescue operation is underway this morning after reports of a kayaker missing in the water near Waiwera. Emergency services were called to the incident about 7.35am, after the kayaker had... More

    1 min read
  • Info sought on assault 1
    1 Mar 2026 11:31am News:
    Waikato

    Information sought on serious assault, Matangi

    Police investigating a serious assault in Matangi are asking the public for help in identifying the offenders. More

    1 min read
  • Policing at a concert venue, dusk
    1 Mar 2026 10:27am News:
    Canterbury

    Police pleased with safe and fun Electric Avenue crowd

    Police on safety patrol around the Electric Avenue concerts on Friday and Saturday are pleased with the behaviour of the event attendees. More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    1 Mar 2026 8:03am News:
    Central

    Death following crash, Bunnythorpe

    One person involved in a three-vehicle crash in Bunnythorpe last week has now died. Emergency services were called to Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road about 7.50am on 25 February. Two people were transported... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    28 Feb 2026 11:15am News:
    Northland

    Fatal crash, Te Koporu

    One person has died after a single-vehicle crash on Mahuta Gap, Te Kopuru, this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene about 7.15am. Sadly, one person was located deceased. The Serious... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    28 Feb 2026 8:47am News:
    Auckland City

    Serious assault, Lorne Street

    Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Ash Matthews: One person has been arrested, and two people injured, after a serious assault on Lorne Street late last night. Emergency services were called to... More

    1 min read

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