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  • Handcuff 1
    12 Jun 2026 7:04pm News:
    Tasman

    Arrest made following online grooming incident, West Coast

    Attribute to West Coast Area Investigations Manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Brent Lyford: Tasman Police have arrested and charged a man in relation to a Police operation targeting online offending... More

    1 min read
  • Dingy 1
    12 Jun 2026 5:59pm News:
    Northland

    Unattended dingy located, Hihi Beach

    Police are appealing for information after an unattended dingy was found at Hihi Beach around 5pm last night. The light blue dingy is approximately 6 feet with a worn off-white interior. A fishing net... More

    1 min read
  • Dive 1
    12 Jun 2026 4:57pm News:
    Canterbury

    Body located, Lake Tekapo

    Police have located a body in Lake Tekapo following a report of a person entering the water around 8pm last night. Around 2pm, the Police Dive Squad located a body matching the description of the... More

    1 min read
  • Arrest made in Palmerston North
    12 Jun 2026 3:54pm News:
    Central

    Caught on camera

    A man has been arrested and a firearm seized in Palmerston North. CCTV cameras enabled Police to respond rapidly to a potentially dangerous situation early this morning. Camera operators observed a... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    12 Jun 2026 11:55am News:
    Central

    Fatal crash: State Highway 4, Whanganui

    Police can confirm two people have died in a serious, single-vehicle crash on State Highway 4 near Mangotai Road this morning. The incident was reported to emergency services around just after 9.15am... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    12 Jun 2026 11:09am News:
    Wellington

    EV gear thieves get more charges than they bargained for

    Two men have been arrested yesterday after a spate of electric vehicle charger and cable thefts in the Hutt Valley. Inspector Shaun Lingard, Hutt Valley Area Prevention Manager, says Hutt Valley... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    12 Jun 2026 9:47am News:
    Southern

    Arrests for drug supply operation in Queenstown

    Police have arrested eight people and seized cash and drugs following search warrants in the Queenstown area. Over the past two months, Police have executed a number of search warrants in relation to... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    12 Jun 2026 6:33am News:
    Canterbury

    Search operation underway for missing man, Lake Tekapo

    Attributable to Senior Sergeant Hamish Keer-Keer: A search operation has been launched for a man in Lake Tekapo overnight. Emergency services were called about 8pm after reports that a man had entered... More

    1 min read
  • Police shirts
    11 Jun 2026 11:21am News:
    Wellington

    Appeal for information on Whitby assault

    Attribute the following to Inspector Renée Perkins, Kāpiti Mana Area Commander: Police investigating an assault on an 11-year-old in Whitby are appealing to the public for information. Around 5.45pm... More

    1 min read
  • IPCA Ruling
    11 Jun 2026 10:10am News:
    Central

    Police acknowledge IPCA report – Central District

    Police acknowledge the findings by the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) regarding a Police Safety Order (PSO) issued against a man in Central District. In December 2024, Police received a... More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    11 Jun 2026 9:33am News:
    National News

    Three Police staff to be charged following lengthy investigations

    'Prosecution of our own staff is a serious but important step to take as it recognises the significance of the alleged offending that has been identified.' More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    10 Jun 2026 4:57pm News:
    Central

    Appeal for information following crash, Toko

    Attributable to Detective Sergeant Chris Allemann, Taranaki CIB: Taranaki Police investigating a serious crash in Toko yesterday are appealing to the public for information to assist our enquiries... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - media advisory
    10 Jun 2026 4:07pm News:
    Northland

    Operation Phoenix: Large-scale termination underway + ADVISORY

    Police are currently executing search warrants across Northland and Auckland as part of an ongoing methamphetamine manufacture and supply investigation. The operation, known as Operation Phoenix, is... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    10 Jun 2026 11:48am News:
    Canterbury

    Update 2: Police locate missing 81-year-old

    Police are supporting the family of the 81-year-old Canterbury woman, Valerie, who was located on Tuesday after being missing for four days. More

    1 min read
  • Sergeant on computer
    10 Jun 2026 10:43am News:
    Waitematā

    Did you witness this crash in New Lynn?

    Police are seeking witnesses to a serious crash in New Lynn, which has left one man in a serious condition. The crash occurred on 8 June at around 3.55pm, involving a black moped and a grey Nissan... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    10 Jun 2026 9:26am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Name release: fatal crash, Poihipi Road, Wairakei

    Police can now name the man who died after a crash on Poihipi Road, Wairakei, on Sunday 31 May. He was Whetumarama Brian Richards, 32, from Taupō. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    9 Jun 2026 7:12pm News:
    Northland

    Fatal crash, Hikurangi

    Police can confirm two people have died following a crash in Hikurangi earlier today. The crash involving two vehicles on State Highway 1, near King Street was reported just after 3pm. One person died... More

    1 min read
  • Tārati (Dorothy) Buckley's Toyota RAV4 - DOTSKA
    9 Jun 2026 6:12pm News:
    Northland

    Far North homicide: Vehicle sightings sought

    Police are seeking information on the movements of a homicide victim’s vehicle following her death in the Far North last week. More

    1 min read
  • Police shoulder patch
    9 Jun 2026 5:50pm News:
    Canterbury

    Update: Police locate missing 81-year-old

    Police have this evening located the 81-year-old Canterbury woman who was reported missing last week. Detective Senior Sergeant Colin Baillie says following days of extensive searching by Police teams... More

    1 min read
  • Melissa Jones
    9 Jun 2026 3:05pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Police continue to investigate 2019 death of Rotorua mother

    This year marks seven years since Melissa Jones’ unexplained death, and Police remain committed to establishing the circumstances surrounding what happened to her. More

    1 min read
  • Benjamin Barrett
    9 Jun 2026 11:32am News:
    Northland

    Have you seen Benjamin?

    Police are continuing to appeal for sightings of Benjamin Barrett who has been reported missing from Russell. The 58-year-old was last seen in Matauwhi Bay on 26 May at around 11.30pm. Benjamin lives... More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    9 Jun 2026 10:19am News:
    National News

    Police acknowledge IPCA report on placing children and young people in alternative care

    'Ultimately, we all want what’s best for these children and young people.' More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    9 Jun 2026 8:05am News:
    Canterbury

    Name release, Fatal crash, Grahams Road

    Police can now release the name of the woman who died in a single-vehicle crash on Grahams Road, Burnside, on 27 April. She was Miriata Lee Houkamau, 34, of Burnside. Police’s thoughts are with her... More

    1 min read
  • Police shoulder patch
    8 Jun 2026 5:06pm News:
    Waikato

    Crash following fleeing driver incident, Hamilton

    Attributable to Waikato District Commander Superintendent Scott Gemmell: One person is in a critical condition after a crash following a fleeing driver incident in Hamilton today. Just after 11:50am... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    8 Jun 2026 4:46pm News:
    Canterbury

    Fatal crash, SH1, Spotswood

    One person has died following an earlier two-vehicle crash in Spotswood this morning. Emergency services were called to Parnassus Road (SH1) near McPhersons Stream Bridge at around 8.33am. Sadly... More

    1 min read
  • Police Emergency tape with car - 2
    8 Jun 2026 3:50pm News:
    Tasman

    Man arrested following assault in Havelock North

    Attributable to Detective Inspector James Keene: Police have arrested a 35-year-old man following an assault at Guthrie Park in Havelock North on Friday 5 June. The man was located and taken into... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    8 Jun 2026 3:48pm News:
    Eastern

    Man arrested following assault in Havelock North

    Attributable to Detective Inspector James Keene: Police have arrested a 35-year-old man following an assault at Guthrie Park in Havelock North on Friday 5 June. The man was located and taken into... More

    1 min read
  • Police shirts
    8 Jun 2026 2:00pm News:
    National News

    New Zealand Police welcome Australian officers to our shores

    New Zealand Police has launched the Accelerated Policing Course for a group of experienced Australian police officers. More

    1 min read
  • Car with lights on surburban street at dusk
    7 Jun 2026 8:38pm News:
    Eastern

    Two in custody following fleeing vehicle incident in Hastings

    In a desperate bid to flee the scene, the offender rammed two Police patrol cars. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    7 Jun 2026 9:40am News:
    Waikato

    Fatal crash, Kopu

    One person has died after a two-vehicle crash on Paeroa-Kopu Road, Kopu, last night. Emergency services were called to the scene about 9pm. Sadly, one person died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit... More

    1 min read

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