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  • Media release - fatal crash
    15 Aug 2026 1:39pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Fatal crash, Ōwhata

    Two people have died following a serious crash last night in Ōwhata, Rotorua. Police were called to the crash, involving a car and a motorcycle, near the intersection of Te Ngae Road and Rotokawa Road... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    15 Aug 2026 11:50am News:
    Canterbury

    Fatal incident, Aranui

    Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Dan Overend: Police are continuing to make enquiries into the fatal dog attack in Aranui yesterday. This includes speaking with those who live at the home, as... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    15 Aug 2026 7:36am News:
    Canterbury

    Fatal crash, Geraldine

    One person has died following a crash in Geraldine last night. Police were notified of the single-vehicle crash on Orari Station Road, around 8.15pm. Sadly, the sole occupant of the vehicle was found... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    14 Aug 2026 8:41pm News:
    Canterbury

    Serious incident, Aranui

    Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Dan Overend: Police can confirm a young child has died following a dog attack in Aranui this afternoon. At around 4.45pm, emergency services were called to a... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    14 Aug 2026 8:32pm News:
    Waikato

    Fatal crash, Tahuna Road, Te Hoe

    Police can confirm one person has died in the two-vehicle crash reported on Tahuna Road earlier today. The incident was reported to emergency services just before 3pm. One person died at the scene... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    14 Aug 2026 5:21pm News:
    Auckland City

    Sylvia Park critical incident: Name release

    Police can now formally release the name of the man who died after being shot at Sylvia Park Shopping Centre on Thursday. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    14 Aug 2026 3:35pm News:
    Tasman

    Fatal crash, Hokitika

    Attribute to Senior Sergeant Brent Cook: One person has died in hospital following a serious crash involving a car and pedestrian in Hokitika this morning. Police were called to the incident on the... More

    1 min read
  • Police shirts
    14 Aug 2026 12:57pm News:
    Canterbury

    Family statement following sentencing for the murder of Richard Leman

    Police are issuing the following statement on behalf of the family of Richard Leman. There are no words that can truly describe the pain our family has lived with since Richard was taken from us. Over... More

    6 min read
  • Police shoulder patch
    14 Aug 2026 9:17am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Police urge safe riding ahead of planned bike ride

    Police will be monitoring a large bike ride planned for south Auckland this weekend, with officers maintaining a visible presence to help ensure the safety of all road users. While Police support... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - media advisory
    13 Aug 2026 5:49pm News:
    Auckland City

    Media advisory: Sylvia Park incident

    Auckland City District Commander Superintendent Sunny Patel will speak to media at 7pm tonight, following a serious incident at Sylvia Park Shopping Centre this afternoon. The standup will be held at... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    13 Aug 2026 11:07am News:
    Waikato

    Fatal crash, Te Awamutu

    One person has died following a crash in Te Awamutu this morning. The single vehicle crash at the intersection of Rickit Road and Hazelmere Cres was reported just after 9:20am. The sole occupant of... More

    1 min read
  • IPCA Ruling
    13 Aug 2026 10:12am News:
    Waitematā

    Police acknowledge IPCA findings in unjustified pursuit

    Police acknowledge and accept the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority concerning a fatal unjustified pursuit three years ago. More

    1 min read
  • A firearm found during a Hawke's Bay search warrant
    13 Aug 2026 9:12am News:
    Eastern

    Shotguns and drugs seized as three arrested in Hawke’s Bay

    Two shotguns and a variety of illicit substances have been seized and three people arrested in Hastings, Hawke’s Bay. More

    1 min read
  • Handcuff 1
    12 Aug 2026 6:15pm News:
    Waikato

    Quick arrests lead to three in court following aggravated robbery in Huntly

    Three people were arrested by Police in Huntly within 45 minutes of the aggravated robbery of a sleeping man’s van. Police received a call from the man around 2:10am from a service station in Huntly... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
    12 Aug 2026 3:32pm News:
    Canterbury

    Further sexual offending charge filed against man already before courts

    Attributable to Detective Inspector Scott Anderson: A 63-year-old man accused of historic sexual offending is facing new charges. Already charged with four counts of unlawful sexual connection with a... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    12 Aug 2026 2:35pm News:
    Southern

    Appeal for information following serious crash in Grove Bush, Southland

    Southland Police investigating a serious crash in the Grove Bush area this week are appealing to the public for information to assist in our enquiries. The crash occurred on Monday 10 August on the... More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    12 Aug 2026 12:08pm News:
    National News

    Statement on verdicts in wrongful conviction of Alan Hall

    This statement is attributable to Assistant Commissioner Investigations Corrie Parnell: Police acknowledge the verdict delivered against two former officers involved in the miscarriage of justice for... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    12 Aug 2026 10:23am News:
    Northland

    Name release: Fatal crash, Kauri

    Police can now confirm the name of the man who sadly died following a crash on State Highway 1, Kauri on 3 August. He was Ritchie Tasman Vallender, 20, of Kawakawa. Our thoughts are with his family... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    11 Aug 2026 6:02pm News:
    Northland

    Operation shatters drug dealing in Tinopai

    A seizure of methamphetamine was just the tip of the rock, as a Police investigation homed in on a drug supply operation in the Kaipara region. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    11 Aug 2026 2:51pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Fatal crash, Waimangu

    Police can now confirm one person has died following this morning’s crash south of Rotorua. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 38, near the intersection with... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    11 Aug 2026 12:53pm News:
    Eastern

    Offender’s milk run curdled

    Man arrested after a report of an armed robbery at a Waipukurau commercial premises in Eastern District. More

    1 min read
  • Police shirts
    11 Aug 2026 11:53am News:
    Waitematā

    Man charged following New Lynn fire

    Police have charged a man following a fire at a commercial premises in New Lynn. At around 4.15pm on 9 August, emergency services were called to a report of fire at the rear of a supermarket on Great... More

    1 min read
  • Police 4WD rural day
    11 Aug 2026 11:42am News:
    Wellington

    Wairarapa Police urge farmers to be safe following severe weather

    Police are issuing a safety appeal to the local farming community when operating off-road vehicles and machinery after recent severe weather. More

    2 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 2
    10 Aug 2026 3:07pm News:
    Tasman

    Charges laid in relation to the supply of methamphetamine, Marlborough

    Police have arrested and charged a woman last week following an investigation into the supply of methamphetamine into Marlborough. On Tuesday 4 August Police from the Tasman Organised Crime Unit, with... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    10 Aug 2026 2:02pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Pole position for court

    A day in court awaits a man who allegedly used a metal pole to cause significant damage to a Papakura supermarket early this morning. At around 1.45am, Police received reports of a man allegedly in... More

    1 min read
  • Handcuffing 1
    10 Aug 2026 1:25pm News:
    Canterbury

    Man arrested following Timaru incident

    Attributable to Detective Dave Pascoe: One person has been taken into custody following a reported firearms incident in Timaru on Saturday morning. At around 11:20am, Police were called to Luxmore... More

    1 min read
  • Car wanted in relation to Napier ram raid
    10 Aug 2026 10:53am News:
    Eastern

    Police seek information following Napier ram raid

    At approximately 2.50am on Monday, offenders used a vehicle to force entry into a dairy on Meeanee Road before stealing various products. More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    9 Aug 2026 8:49pm News:
    Central

    Two arrested following fleeing driver incident across Central district

    Attributable to Inspector Ash Gurney, acting Whanganui Area Commander: Two people have been taken into custody following a fleeing driver incident across the Central district earlier today, that has... More

    1 min read
  • Meth seized, Christchurch
    7 Aug 2026 4:55pm News:
    Canterbury

    Man arrested, meth seized following Christchurch search warrant

    Police seized approximately half a kilogram of methamphetamine following the execution of a search warrant at a Christchurch property. More

    1 min read
  • Drugs seized
    7 Aug 2026 3:47pm News:
    Wellington

    Man arrested for drug importation, Wellington

    A 39-year-old man has been arrested and charged in relation to the alleged importation of controlled drugs. More

    1 min read

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