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  • Staff in glow vests walking in an urban area
    12 Mar 2026 10:53am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Police presence in Rotorua and Ōpōtiki for gang tangi

    Attribute to Inspector Nicky Cooney, Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander: Police will have a visible presence across Rotorua tomorrow and Saturday as a gang tangi travels from Rotorua to Ōpōtiki. A... More

    1 min read
  • IPCA Ruling
    12 Mar 2026 10:04am News:
    Eastern

    Police acknowledge IPCA report into justified use of force, Tairāwhiti

    The Independent Police Conduct Authority report found officers were justified in using force when taking a man into custody in Tairāwhiti. More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    12 Mar 2026 7:40am News:
    Auckland City

    Sudden death, Tāmaki River

    Police have recovered a man’s body from the Tāmaki River in east Auckland. Search efforts have been underway through the week after the man was reported missing near Waipuna on 6 March. Police... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    11 Mar 2026 4:34pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Appeal for information: Fatal crash, SH5, Taupō

    Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal crash on State Highway 5, Taupō, on Monday. On Monday 9 March, around 2.10am, Police were called to the single vehicle crash where... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    11 Mar 2026 4:27pm News:
    Canterbury

    Fatal crash, Twizel

    One person has died following a crash on 28 February. The single vehicle crash involved an e-scooter at around 8.30pm. Sadly, the person passed away on 10 March from their injuries in hospital. The... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    11 Mar 2026 4:13pm News:
    Canterbury

    Positive lines of enquiry into threat against school

    Police are making enquiries after a threat was made towards a Timaru school, however there is no information to suggest it is credible. Aoraki Area Commander Inspector Vicki Walker says Police were... More

    1 min read
  • Car on rural track / bush road
    11 Mar 2026 1:57pm News:
    Northland

    Missing man located, Horeke

    A 64-year-old man who went missing in the Far North last night has been located safe and well after spending a night in the bush. Police received a report at around 8.45pm that a man had become... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    11 Mar 2026 1:19pm News:
    Eastern

    Appeal for information following serious assault, Mahia

    Attribute to Detective Sergeant Joshua Jones – Wairoa CIB: Police are appealing for information following a serious assault at an address in Mahia at the end of February. On Saturday 28 February... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    11 Mar 2026 1:12pm News:
    Waitematā

    Fatal crash: Forrest Hill

    One person has died following a serious crash on William Souter Street, Forrest Hill this morning. Police were called at around 8.55am to reports of a single-vehicle crash. A car has mounted the curb... More

    1 min read
  • Hastings Police Station
    11 Mar 2026 12:59pm News:
    Eastern

    MEDIA ADVISORY: Hawke's Bay Police Open Day

    Police in Hawke’s Bay are inviting everyone to an Open Day at the Hastings Police Station on Sunday 15 March. More

    1 min read
  • Police shoulder patch
    11 Mar 2026 12:53pm News:
    Waikato

    Cut it out: recidivist burglar caught by Police

    Matamata Police have arrested a recidivist burglar after an electronic tracking tag alerted officers to the location of a stolen lawnmower. A local officer took the report of the burglary on Monday... More

    1 min read
  • Seized cars on truck
    11 Mar 2026 12:49pm News:
    Canterbury

    Arrests made, drugs and firearms seized, Canterbury

    Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Damon Wells: Police have arrested two men and seized amounts cash, methamphetamine, firearms, and ammunition, in Canterbury. Over the past two weeks, Police... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
    11 Mar 2026 10:08am News:
    Waitematā

    Serious crash: Forrest Hill, Auckland

    Emergency services are attending a serious crash on William Souter Street, Forrest Hill. Police were called at around 8.55am following reports of a single-vehicle crash where a car has impacted a... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    10 Mar 2026 7:16pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Missing person located, Ōtāhuhu

    The young person reported missing in Ōtāhuhu yesterday has been located safe and sound. We would like to thank the community for their assistance in locating him. ENDS Issued by the Police Media... More

    1 min read
  • Large brass Eagle lectern
    10 Mar 2026 5:52pm News:
    Canterbury

    Appeal for information following burglary, Mackenzie

    Police investigating a burglary in Middle Valley, Mackenzie are appealing for information from the public. On Sunday 8 March, Police received a report of a theft from a church on Middle Valley Road... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    10 Mar 2026 5:47pm News:
    Waikato

    Missing woman located, Ōtorohanga

    The 75-year-old woman reported missing in Ōtorohanga yesterday has been located and is safe. We would like to thank the community for their assistance in locating her. ENDS Issued by Police Media... More

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

    Fatal crash, Isla Bank, Southland

    Police can confirm two people have died following a serious crash in Isla Bank, Southland. The two-car crash was reported to emergency services around 8.40am, at the intersection of Fairfax-Isla Bank... More

    1 min read
  • Multiple Police cars in a line
    10 Mar 2026 4:26pm News:
    Southern

    Police acknowledge sentencing of Keith Wicks-Cairns

    Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Keith Wicks-Cairns in the High Court at Dunedin today. Wicks-Cairns was sentenced to preventive detention with a minimum non-parole period of 7 years 3... More

    1 min read
  • Police on parade
    10 Mar 2026 3:17pm News:
    National News

    MEDIA ADVISORY: More police for the streets in latest wing graduation

    Media are invited to the 393 Keven Mealamu MNZM recruit wing graduation. What: Graduation of the New Zealand Police 393 Recruit Wing. Who: For families and friends to celebrate with the newly attested... More

    2 min read
  • Police shirts
    10 Mar 2026 12:48pm News:
    Waitematā

    Wrong place for offender, right time for Police

    An alleged offender attempting to break into cars right under the noses of Police was caught in the act in Henderson early this morning. Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager, Acting Inspector Nick... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    10 Mar 2026 11:51am News:
    Southern

    Appeal for information, vehicle crimes, Queenstown

    Police in Queenstown are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspects involved in stealing two vehicles and damaging two others. More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    10 Mar 2026 8:36am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Update: Fatal fire, Ōtāhuhu

    Police investigating a fatal fire in Ōtāhuhu on 4 March have determined there are no suspicious circumstances. Emergency services were called to Tamaki Ave at around 9pm after reports a garage was on... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    10 Mar 2026 6:20am News:
    Tasman

    Greymouth operation, rāhui

    Attributable to Senior Sergeant Mark Kirkwood, West Coast Search and Rescue: The search for a person reportedly swept out to sea in Greymouth is set to continue today. Search efforts yesterday... More

    1 min read
  • Multiple Police cars in a line
    9 Mar 2026 4:03pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Woman summonsed following fatal dog attack, March 2025

    Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown: Police have today summonsed a 35-year-old woman in relation to the death of four-year-old Timothy Rolleston, following a dog... More

    1 min read
  • Canterbury Police - breath screening test
    9 Mar 2026 4:00pm News:
    Canterbury

    If you drink, don’t drive. It's a decision that can save a life

    A reminder of why drink driving is never worth the risk. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    9 Mar 2026 3:05pm News:
    Central

    Appeal for information following burglary, Dannevirke

    Attribute to Tararua Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Carey Williamson: Manawatū Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Dannevirke last week. On Friday 6 March, around 11... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    9 Mar 2026 12:06pm News:
    Tasman

    Update: Search and Rescue operation, Greymouth

    Attributable to Senior Sergeant Mark Kirkwood, West Coast Search and Rescue: Police's search in Greymouth continues after a report of a person who had been swept out to sea this weekend. At around 6pm... More

    1 min read
  • An orange dry bag, a resealabe bag with banknotes inside,15 small bags of cannabis and a small tupperware tub with cannabis i
    9 Mar 2026 10:30am TenOne Magazine

    You can't donate that, mate

    Mistaken donation frustration for careless teenage pair. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    9 Mar 2026 7:36am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Fatal Crash, SH5, Taupō

    One person has died after a serious crash in Taupō overnight. Police were called to a single vehicle crash on State Highway 5 near Rangitaiki School Road at around 2.10am. Sadly upon arrival, one... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    8 Mar 2026 7:46pm News:
    Canterbury

    Death following water-related incident, Waimakariri River

    Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Stephen McDaniel: One person has died following a water-related incident in the Waimakariri River today. The incident was reported to emergency services around 4... More

    1 min read

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