To be attributed to Inspector Ashley Gurney – Acting Area Commander - Manawatū:
A police investigation has been launched into a serious crash near Levin last night that ... More
Attribute to Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Investigations Manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson:
Police are investigating the deaths of two people at an address on Old Coach ... More
A search and rescue operation has concluded at Whare Flat, Dunedin, following a report of a person calling for help.
About 9.30am today, Police received a call from someone walking the ... More
Police are appealing to the public for any information after receiving reports that someone was heard yelling for help near the Mackie Dackie track, off Flagstaff-Whare Flat Road, Whare Flat, ... More
Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Bunting, Waitematā CIB:
Police investigating the incident on Kaipara Coast Highway, Makarau, Auckland, where a person was found deceased on the ... More
One person has been located deceased on Kaipara Coast Highway, Makarau, Auckland, this morning.
Police were called to an incident around 5.20am where a person was found deceased on the road ... More
One person has died following a crash at the intersection of State Highway 26 and Cadman Road, Tirohia, Hauraki, early this morning.
Police were notified of the single vehicle crash around ... More
The provisional number of road deaths in 2025 is currently 272, down from 292 in 2024.
This marks three years in a row that road deaths have seen a reduction, due in large part to Operation ... More
Police investigating today's crash in the southbound lane of Auckland's Southern Motorway at Randwick Park, between Hill Road and Takanini, are seeking help from the public to further understand ... More
Police can now name the man who died in hospital after being struck by a car on McGrath Street, Napier, on 26 December.
He was Carl Louis Duncan. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ... More
Police have arrested and charged a man after a routine traffic stop led to locating a firearm, ammunition, methamphetamine, another offensive weapon, and drug paraphernalia.
On Tuesday 30 ... More
Police are asking for the public's help finding Stuart, who has been reported missing from Central Auckland.
Stuart has been out of touch with his family for quite some time now, which is ... More
Police can now advise one person has died following a crash on State Highway 1 at Ohau Point this morning.
A second person sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to hospital.
... More
To be attributed to Detective Inspector Martin James, Eastern District Manager Criminal Investigations:
Police continue to make enquiries into the death of Teishallia Te ... More
One person has died following a crash in Orini, Waikato early this morning.
Police were called to the single vehicle crash, at the intersection of Orini Road and McConnell Road, around 12: ... More
Senior Constable Grant Watts, based at Palmerston North, is made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to New Zealand Police and youth. More
Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Tangoio earlier today.
The single vehicle crash on State Highway 2 was reported just after 11:40am.
The sole occupant of ... More
Police can now release the name of the person who died following a house fire in Trelawney Crescent, New Plymouth on 24 December.
He was 49-year-old Dion Thompson, of New Plymouth.
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Dunedin Police are thanking members of the public for their assistance leading to four youths being apprehended for a burglary in Dunedin Central today.
At around 12:50pm, Police were ... More
Police are sending a clear message ahead of New Year’s Eve: reckless and anti-social behaviour on our roads will not be tolerated. Officers will be out in force across Gisborne and the wider ... More
A media release earlier today regarding a man who had died after being struck by a car in Napier contained an incorrect date.
The man was struck by the car on 26 December, not 27 December ... More
A man has died after being struck by a car in Napier on 26 December.
The incident occurred at around 10.10pm on McGrath Street. The man was critically injured and was transported to ... More
Police are asking for the public’s assistance after the mass disorder that occurred on Karangahape Road in Auckland in the early hours of this morning. More
Police Eagle has sadly located a body at Port Waikato, which is believed to be the man who went missing while jet skiing on Christmas Day.
Police will be referring the matter to the Coroner ... More
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers will be on the beat in Nelson on New Year’s Eve working alongside frontline staff, as well as policing at Rhythm and Vines in Gisborne in late December. ... More
