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  • Media release - name release
    23 Mar 2026 2:26pm News:
    Eastern

    Name release, fatal crash, Waipaoa

    Police can confirm the name of the man who died following a crash in Waipaoa on 20 March, and are appealing for information from the public. The man was 75-year-old Owen Rutherford Lloyd, from... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 3
    23 Mar 2026 2:03pm News:
    Wellington

    Remains found in Wellington centuries old

    Human remains found in a garden on Wellington’s south coast last year have been determined to be centuries old. A homeowner discovered the remains in his garden in Ōwhiro Bay on June 22, 2025... More

    1 min read
  • This Roar: if you are not sure, then don’t shoot!
    23 Mar 2026 1:00pm News:
    National News

    This Roar: if you are not sure, then don’t shoot!

    As thousands of hunters are making their plans for autumn – the Roar – recreational firearms groups are urging hunters to always be 100% sure of their targets. More

    2 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v3
    23 Mar 2026 12:49pm News:
    Central

    Man arrested following park assault

    Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Paula Drewery, Taranaki Area Investigations Manager: Police investigating a serious assault in King Edward Park in Stratford on Friday evening have... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    23 Mar 2026 10:05am News:
    Waitematā

    Woman sent to court after fleeing Police

    A woman nosing through North Shore mailboxes has been diverted to court after fleeing from Police. At 3am, Police detected a stolen Nissan hatchback travelling through Wairau Valley. Acting Inspector... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    22 Mar 2026 6:57pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Fatal crash, Waiohau

    One person has died after a single-vehicle crash on Galatea Road, Waiohau. Police were called to the scene about 5.15pm, and the sole occupant was found deceased. The road is closed while the Serious... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    22 Mar 2026 6:40pm News:
    Central

    Fatal crash – SH43 / Forgotten World Highway

    One person has died after the single vehicle crash on SH43 / Forgotten World Highway in Stratford this morning. The crash was reported to Police at 11.30am. The road remains closed and motorists... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    22 Mar 2026 3:25pm News:
    Southern

    Fatal crash, Leet Street, Invercargill

    Attributable to Inspector Mike Bowman, Southland Area Commander: One person has died in a single vehicle crash early this morning. Shortly before 3am, Police signalled for a vehicle to stop on Kelvin... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    22 Mar 2026 2:50pm News:
    Southern

    Fatal crash, Winding Creek Road, Southland

    One person has died in a single-vehicle crash along Winding Creek Road in Southland. Emergency services were called to the rural road around 12.40am. One other person sustained moderate injuries and... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    22 Mar 2026 12:56pm News:
    Auckland City

    Fatal crash, South-Western Motorway, Onehunga

    One person has died following a serious crash on the South-Western Motorway, Onehunga this morning. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash about 6.15am. Sadly, one person has died. Two people... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    22 Mar 2026 9:23am News:
    Waikato

    Fatal crash, Temple View

    One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Howden Road. The crash was reported to emergency services around 8.40pm last night. Despite the efforts of emergency personnel, they sadly died... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Investigation update v2
    21 Mar 2026 1:43pm News:
    Canterbury

    Update: serious assault, Amberley, Hurunui District

    Attribute to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Luke Vaughan: Police have charged one man following a serious assault in Amberley this week. On Thursday 19 March Police were called to a serious assault... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    21 Mar 2026 1:10pm News:
    Central

    Police asking for information on park assault

    Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Paula Drewery, Taranaki Area Investigations Manager: Police investigating a serious assault in Stratford yesterday evening are asking the public for... More

    1 min read
  • Rue Kessell with her four-year-old superhero son, Asher.
    20 Mar 2026 1:14pm TenOne Magazine

    Superheroes come in all sizes

    How a four-year-old superhero came to his mum's rescue. More

    3 min read
  • Police tape
    20 Mar 2026 12:20pm News:
    Eastern

    Police making enquiries into unexplained death in Hastings

    Work is under way to formally identify the man who was located deceased at a construction site on Omahu Road in Hastings on 18 March. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    20 Mar 2026 12:08pm News:
    Eastern

    Fatal crash, SH 2, Waipaoa

    One person has died following a crash on State Highway 2/Matawai Road, Waipaoa, this morning. Police were notified of the two-vehicle crash near McMillan Road just before 7am. Sadly, one person was... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    20 Mar 2026 11:13am News:
    Canterbury

    Investigation following serious assault, Amberley, Hurunui District

    Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Karen Simmons: Police are investigating following a serious assault last night in Amberley, Hurunui District. At around 10.25pm Police were called with a report... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    20 Mar 2026 10:26am News:
    Canterbury

    Investigation launched following serious injuries, Christchurch

    Attribute to Detective Sergeant Ben Rolton, Christchurch Metro CIB: Police are investigating after a woman was found with serious injuries in Christchurch last night. Police were called to Worcester... More

    1 min read
  • Property check day - 1
    19 Mar 2026 3:03pm News:
    National News

    Survey results show continued high levels of trust and confidence in Police

    New Zealand Police is pleased to see levels of trust and confidence remain stable at 69% after a significant increase in 2024. More

    3 min read
  • Police tape
    19 Mar 2026 12:13pm News:
    Southern

    Body found in search for missing man, Lake Manapouri

    Police searching for the missing man in Lake Manapouri over the past week, have this morning recovered a body. On Saturday 14 March, around 6.15pm, Police received a report that a man had fallen... More

    1 min read
  • Officer in bush - day 1
    19 Mar 2026 11:29am News:
    Canterbury

    Multi-agency Search and Rescue exercise in Canterbury this weekend

    From Friday 20 March to Sunday 22 March, Lake Tekapo will be hosting Operation Oasis, a complex multi-agency Search and Rescue training exercise. More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    18 Mar 2026 5:06pm News:
    Southern

    Tell the coppers about copper crime

    Please attribute to Constable Craig Colyer, Southern District Field Intelligence Officer: Southern District Police investigating multiple cases of copper thefts are asking the public for information... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    18 Mar 2026 3:01pm News:
    Wellington

    Police seek information on Wellington aggravated assault

    Police investigating an aggravated robbery in Aro Valley are asking the public for information to help identify the offenders. The victim was walking on Ohiro Road around 5.40pm last night, when they... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    18 Mar 2026 8:53am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Name release: fatal crash, SH 5 Rangitaiki

    Police can release the name of the man that died in a crash on State Highway 5 on Monday 9 March. He was 29-year-old Wiremu Johnson, from Tokoroa. Police extend their condolences to the family and... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    18 Mar 2026 8:51am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Name release: fatal crash, SH 1, Taupō

    Police can name the man that died in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 on Sunday 8 March. He was Stephen Packard, aged 59, from Auckland. Our thoughts are with the friends and family of Stephen... More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    18 Mar 2026 8:30am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Charges confirmed following fleeing driver incident

    Please attribute to Superintendent Shanan Gray, Counties Manukau District Commander: Police have charged four males following an aggravated burglary and fleeing driver incident across Auckland on... More

    1 min read
  • Crash sign
    18 Mar 2026 7:28am News:
    Auckland City

    Serious crash: Mayoral Drive, central Auckland

    Police are in attendance at a serious crash in central Auckland this morning. At 7am, a crash involving a vehicle and scooter has occurred at the intersection of Mayoral Drive and Cook Street. The... More

    1 min read
  • Police shoulder patch
    17 Mar 2026 6:40am News:
    Wellington

    Operation Celtic: Police continue to investigate death of Abdulhassan Nabizadah

    'We know the people responsible will have talked about the death with friends and family. We ask those people tell us what they have heard.' More

    1 min read
  • Wide shot of the audience seated and listening to one of the speakers at the event.
    16 Mar 2026 3:25pm TenOne Magazine

    Meth and the community

    ​​​​​​​Voices of those most affected heard loud and clear at ROCC symposium. More

    3 min read
  • Seized drugs
    16 Mar 2026 2:38pm News:
    Tasman

    Search warrants result in two drug-related arrests

    Police located packaged methamphetamine, cash, and utensils for consuming methamphetamine. More

    1 min read

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