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  • Media release - name release
    24 Feb 2026 8:58am News:
    Tasman

    Name release: Fatal crash, Lower Moutere

    Police can release the name of the man who sadly died following a crash on Waiwhero Road, Lower Moutere, on Wednesday 4 February. He was Paul Daniel McKay, 42, from Motueka. Police extend condolences... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    24 Feb 2026 6:33am News:
    Canterbury

    Fatal crash, Main North Road, Waikuku

    Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Waikuku overnight. Emergency services were called to the three vehicle crash on Main North Road, near Tulls Road, around 9.05pm... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    23 Feb 2026 7:30pm News:
    Southern

    Update: Serious crash, Te Anau Town Centre, Southland

    Police can confirm a person has sadly died following a serious crash involving a car and a pedestrian in Te Anau today about 8.45am. Police investigating the crash are seeking help from the public... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    23 Feb 2026 3:33pm News:
    Central

    Youth arrested following aggravated robbery in Palmerston North

    Police have arrested and charged a 16-year-old male following an aggravated robbery at a commercial premises in Palmerston North at the weekend. Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Thompson says at around... More

    1 min read
  • a 1939-1945 star, an Atlantic star, a Burma star, and the 1939-1945 war medal
    23 Feb 2026 3:26pm News:
    Central

    Stolen historic war medals found during search, Palmerston North

    Police want to find the owners of four historic war medals, that were recovered during a search warrant in Palmerston North. Police conducted a search warrant today, at an address in Kelvin Grove... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    23 Feb 2026 1:25pm News:
    Central

    Five rescued from Mount Taranaki

    Five climbers have been safely rescued off Mount Taranaki following a significant search and rescue operation yesterday. At around 2:15pm, emergency services received reports of a group of climbers in... More

    1 min read
  • Superintendent Scott Gemmell.
    23 Feb 2026 12:58pm TenOne Magazine

    Waikato welcomes new commander

    Smiles, waiata and laughter under the beams of Tanui lands as Waikato welcomes new District Commander. More

    3 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    23 Feb 2026 12:00pm News:
    Tasman

    Appeal for information following reported assault, Greymouth

    Attribute to West Coast Area Investigations Manager, Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Brent Lyford: Police are appealing for information following an unprovoked assault at an address in Greymouth on... More

    1 min read
  • Constable Courtney Robertson and the two women who were rescued, standing next to their car.
    23 Feb 2026 11:35am TenOne Magazine

    To the rescue - and beyond

    Officer goes over and above to help two profoundly deaf women caught in rising floodwaters. More

    3 min read
  • Media release - Update
    23 Feb 2026 11:02am News:
    Tasman

    Update: Fatal crash, SH1, Marlborough

    Police can confirm a third person has died following a serious crash on State Highway One near Redwood Pass. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at around 10.40am on Sunday 22... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    23 Feb 2026 9:54am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Fatal crash, Totara Heights

    Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on Eugenia Rise, Totara Heights on 17 February. Emergency services were called to the single vehicle crash at around 1.23am. The vehicle had... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - media advisory
    23 Feb 2026 9:42am News:
    Southern

    Media Advisory – Commissioner of Police Award presentation to Samson Aruwa

    Media are invited to the presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to Samson Aruwa in recognition of his courageous actions at a critical incident in Dunedin on the night of 5 October 2019. On... More

    1 min read
  • John Joseph Paparoa is wanted by Police.
    22 Feb 2026 6:01pm News:
    Auckland City

    Wanted to arrest: John Joseph Paparoa

    Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate John Joseph Paparoa, who is wanted in relation to dishonesty, assault and firearm-related offending. The 52-year-old is believed to be actively... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    22 Feb 2026 5:18pm News:
    Tasman

    Road open: State Highway 1, Marlborough

    State Highway 1, Redwood Pass has now reopened following a two-vehicle crash this morning. Temporary speed limits are in place, and Police thank motorists for their patience. ENDS Issued by the Police... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    22 Feb 2026 1:52pm News:
    Tasman

    Fatal crash, SH1, Marlborough

    Police can confirm two people have died following a serious crash on State Highway 1 near Redwood Pass this morning. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at around 10.40am. Despite... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    22 Feb 2026 7:28am News:
    Auckland City

    Fatal crash, Hillsborough

    One person has died following a crash in Hillsborough last night. Police were called around 6.30pm, to the crash where a vehicle has hit a parked car and flipped near the intersection of Frederick... More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    21 Feb 2026 12:45pm News:
    Waitematā

    Missing woman located

    Police can advise the 45-year-old woman reported missing from Glenfield on 20 February has been located. We would like to thank those members of the public who provided information. ENDS. Jo Wilson/NZ... More

    1 min read
  • Cash located during search warrants for Operation Solana
    20 Feb 2026 4:39pm News:
    National News

    Op Solana: Police operation shines light on drug syndicate

    Long-running Police investigation exposes a New Zealand syndicate operating a drug importation and country-wide distribution network through the dark web. More

    2 min read
  • Sergeant Gilbert Williams standing next to a police car.
    20 Feb 2026 3:05pm TenOne Magazine

    From Beat to Bar

    Sergeant Gilbert Williams turns his dream into reality in the High Court. More

    3 min read
  • Media release - name release
    20 Feb 2026 2:40pm News:
    Southern

    Name release: Fatal crash, Port Chalmers

    Police can now release the name of the man who sadly died following a crash on Wickliffe Road, Port Chalmers, on Friday 30 January. He was John Douglas Taylor, 44, from Milton. Police extend... More

    1 min read
  • Police 4WD rural day
    20 Feb 2026 2:25pm News:
    Southern

    Police warn Clutha and Gore farmers: be aware

    Southern District Police urge people in rural areas of Clutha and Gore to keep an eye out after reports of multiple burglaries. A number of burglaries in the heart of Southland are under investigation... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v3
    20 Feb 2026 2:17pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Arrest made, Wharepai Domain homicide

    Attribute to Western Bay of Plenty Area Investigations Manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown: Police have arrested and charged a man today in relation to the death of Dax Holland... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    20 Feb 2026 11:01am News:
    Wellington

    Update - Cannons Creek assault

    Attribute to Kāpiti Mana Area Commander, Inspector Renée Perkins: Police investigating an assault in Cannons Creek this morning are seeking information from the public to assist our investigation... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    20 Feb 2026 10:41am News:
    Waitematā

    Name release: Fatal crash, Dairy Flat

    Police can now name the man who died after a fatal crash on Horseshoe Bush Road, Dairy Flat on 8 February. He was Thomas John Lycett, 21, of Stanmore Bay. Our thoughts are with his family and friends... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    20 Feb 2026 10:39am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Name release: Fatal crash, Buckland

    Police can now name the man who died after a fatal crash on Logan Road, Buckland on 9 February. He was Mark Richard Gerring, 67, of Pukekohe. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    20 Feb 2026 10:37am News:
    Waitematā

    Name release: Fatal crash, Taupaki

    Police can now name the man who died after a fatal crash on Nelson Road, Taupaki on 29 January. He was Keith Armour Southey, 63, of Waimauku. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    20 Feb 2026 10:08am News:
    National News

    Roadside drug testing continues to boost road safety efforts

    Two months on after roadside drug driving testing was introduced in Wellington, Police continue to gain valuable operational knowledge and are evaluating processes on this new and important road... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    20 Feb 2026 9:07am News:
    Wellington

    One person injured following assault, Cannons Creek

    Attribute to Kāpiti-Mana Area Commander, Inspector Renée Perkins: One person has received moderate injuries following an assault in Cannons Creek this morning. Emergency services were called to Dido... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    20 Feb 2026 7:18am News:
    Canterbury

    Arrests made, Northcote incident

    Attributable to Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander: Three men have been arrested in relation to the serious incident at a Hoani Street, Northcote property on Wednesday night that... More

    1 min read
  • Handcuffing 1
    20 Feb 2026 6:41am News:
    Waikato

    Back off the tools – man arrested in Hamilton

    Please attribute the following to Sergeant Mike Palmer, Waikato Police: A man’s been arrested in Hamilton in relation to a series of burglaries of tools worth more than $40,000. The 36-year-old is due... More

    1 min read

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