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  • Media release - fatal crash
    18 Jan 2026 8:42am News:
    Northland

    Fatal crash, Haruru, Far North

    One person has sadly died following a serious crash in Haruru early this morning. Around 12.10am today, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Puketona Road, near the Garden Court intersection. Sadly... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    17 Jan 2026 4:23pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Update 2: Police rescue operation on SH 2 between Ōpōtiki and Matawai

    Attributable to Senior Sergeant Bill Fisher, Bay of Plenty District Deployment Coordinator: Police conducting a rescue operation of all those stranded in slip-struck Waioeka Gorge on State Highway 2... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    17 Jan 2026 1:42pm News:
    Auckland City

    Enquiries continuing after Onehunga shooting

    A man remains in a critical condition in hospital following a firearms incident in Onehunga yesterday. Police located the victim at an Arthur Street property shortly after 11am, following reports a... More

    1 min read
  • Police seek CCTV/Dashcam footage of vehicle similar to the one pictured
    17 Jan 2026 11:01am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Update: Fatal crash, SH30, Tikitere

    Police investigating the circumstances of the fatal crash in Tikitere on Thursday 15 January are appealing to the public for information. More

    1 min read
  • Some of the local helicopters involved in the rescue wait in the gorge on Friday. Photo: NZ Police
    17 Jan 2026 8:52am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Update: Police rescue operation on SH 2 between Ōpōtiki and Matawai

    More than 40 people have been evacuated after flooding and slips shut State Highway 2 between Matawai and Ōpōtiki yesterday. Police were alerted to the first slip about 9am on Friday, following heavy... More

    1 min read
  • Land slip day - 1
    16 Jan 2026 6:14pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Police commencing rescue operation on SH 2 between Ōpōtiki and Matawai

    Attribute the following to Inspector Nicky Cooney, Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander: Police are commencing a rescue operation to remove members of the public stuck in between land slips on Waioeka... More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    16 Jan 2026 5:42pm News:
    Waitematā

    Joint statement: Planned protest in Auckland on 31 January 2026

    Joint statement between New Zealand Police and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi: A planned protest across the Auckland Harbour Bridge has had its permit declined, and access to the bridge will not be... More

    4 min read
  • Media release - name release
    16 Jan 2026 4:17pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Name release: Fatal crash, Hamurana

    Police can now release the name of the person who died following a crash in Hamurana, Nort of Rotorua on Tuesday 13 January. He was 21-year-old Te Peeti Melahkai Raki, of Hamilton. Two people remain... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - homicide inquiry
    16 Jan 2026 4:09pm News:
    Eastern

    Homicide investigation launched, Marewa

    Please attribute to Detective Inspector Marty James: Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Marewa this morning. Emergency services were called to Savage Cres... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    16 Jan 2026 2:08pm News:
    Wellington

    Man arrested following family harm incident, Wairarapa

    A 25-year-old man has been arrested following a family harm incident in Masterton on Thursday. Police were called to the River Road address at around 5pm. Detective Inspector Jamie Woods says upon... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    16 Jan 2026 11:20am News:
    Central

    Update: Waitārere Beach incident

    To be attributed to Inspector Ross Grantham, Manawatū Area Commander: Police are aware of a number of comments made by family members of the man who died at a Waitārere property this week, however we... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    16 Jan 2026 8:27am News:
    Waikato

    Fatal crash, Te Rapa Road, Hamilton

    Two people have died following a serious crash in Beerescourt overnight. Emergency services were called to the two vehicle crash at around 12.30am. Sadly, two people were located deceased at the scene... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    16 Jan 2026 8:13am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Update: Tauranga homicide

    A 37-year-old woman has been charged with murder after the death of a man in Tauranga. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    16 Jan 2026 6:33am News:
    Southern

    Fatal crash, Winton

    A person has died following a crash in Winton yesterday afternoon. The two-vehicle crash on State Highway 6/Great North Road was reported just after 3pm. One person died at the scene and three other... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    15 Jan 2026 5:11pm News:
    Tasman

    Kahurangi National Park search suspended

    Please attribute to Sergeant Jonny Evans, Police Search and Rescue: The search for missing tramper Graham Garnett, 66, has been suspended. This decision follows extensive searches of the area and is... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    15 Jan 2026 4:43pm News:
    Canterbury

    Man arrested in relation to Christmas Day firearms incident, Hornby

    Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Luke Vaughan: Police have arrested and charged a 17-year-old man in relation to a firearms incident in Hornby on Christmas Day. Police received calls shortly... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    15 Jan 2026 12:07pm News:
    Canterbury

    Name release: Water-related incident, Akaroa

    Police can now name the man that died after a water-related incident on Saturday 10 January. He was 43-year-old Chen You, from Halswell. Chen was diving to collect seafood when he went out of sight... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    15 Jan 2026 9:49am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Fatal Crash, SH30, Tikitere

    Two people have died following a serious crash in Tikitere early this morning. Emergency services were called to the two vehicle crash on State Highway 30 at around 4.20am. Sadly, two people were... More

    1 min read
  • A special moment as Police Commissioner Richard Chambers is gifted a korowai.
    15 Jan 2026 8:09am TenOne Magazine

    East Coast honours Commissioner

    East Coast warmth shines through at special korowai presentation. More

    1 min read
  • Officers at SoundSplash
    15 Jan 2026 7:39am News:
    Waikato

    Heavy traffic and Police presence in Raglan for SoundSplash this weekend

    Police are warning the public travelling to, from and around Raglan to take extreme care driving due to the expected increase in traffic and congestion. More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    14 Jan 2026 8:09pm News:
    Central

    Quick response in Waitārere Beach incident likely saved lives

    Manawatū Police say quick attendance at the scene of a shooting in Waitārere Beach likely helped save three victims’ lives. A 111 call was placed around 12:40am today requesting assistance at the... More

    1 min read
  • Man wearing a ‘36’ Pittsburgh Steelers NFL jersey, light coloured denim shorts, and blue and white basketball sneakers
    14 Jan 2026 6:29pm News:
    Wellington

    Appeal for information following serious assault, Churton Park

    Police investigating a number of serious assaults in Churton Park are appealing for information that may help identify the men in these pictures. More

    2 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    14 Jan 2026 3:45pm News:
    Canterbury

    Four arrests following Police operation for gang-related funeral, Christchurch

    Please attribute to Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander: Christchurch Police conducted a significant operation over the last week, as a number of gang members travelled into the... More

    1 min read
  • Man in court after travelling four times over the posted speed limit, Southland
    14 Jan 2026 2:22pm News:
    Southern

    Man in court after travelling four times over the posted speed limit, Southland

    A 63-year-old Southland man has sped his way into court after allegedly travelling at high speeds in Edendale. On Wednesday 24 December, Police received multiple reports from members of the public of... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    14 Jan 2026 12:06pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Update: Fatal crash, State Highway 36, Hamurana

    Police investigating yesterday’s fatal crash at Hamurana, near Rotorua, are appealing for dashcam or CCTV footage of one of the vehicles involved. The crash occurred about 5.30pm on State Highway 36... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    14 Jan 2026 10:15am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Fatal crash, State Highway 36, Hamurana

    A young driver has died and his two passengers are in a serious condition in hospital after the car they were in crashed into an oncoming truck in Hamurana, north of Rotorua, yesterday. Police... More

    1 min read
  • The backs of four police officers looking out across the R&V festival site at sunset.
    14 Jan 2026 8:38am TenOne Magazine

    Festival policing - whatever the weather

    The logistics of policing Gisborne's annual Rhythm & Vines Music Festival. More

    2 min read
  • Multiple Police cars in a line
    14 Jan 2026 6:56am News:
    Central

    Three injured after Waitārere Beach shooting

    Three people are in a critical condition after a shooting overnight in Waitārere Beach. A man was also found dead at the Waitarere Beach Road address, and Police are not looking for anyone else in... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    13 Jan 2026 7:34pm News:
    Canterbury

    Fatal house fire, Sydenham

    One person has died following a house fire in Sydenham this afternoon. Police were called to assist Fire and Emergency New Zealand at the Korimako Lane property around 4pm. One person was transported... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    13 Jan 2026 4:27pm News:
    Eastern

    Name release: Water-related incident, Mahia

    Police can confirm the name of the man who died following a water-related incident in Mahia on Sunday 11 January. He was 69-year-old Peter Reece Walker, from Mahia. Our thoughts are with those close... More

    1 min read

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