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  • 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
  • Media release - Update
    7 Aug 2026 11:28am News:
    Auckland City

    Epsom incident: Update on cyclist's condition

    Police can advise one cyclist remains in hospital in a critical condition, following the events in Epsom on Wednesday morning. The boy’s parents have been overwhelmed by attempts to contact them. They... More

    1 min read
  • Multi-agency rescue of missing woman in Nelson
    7 Aug 2026 10:45am News:
    Tasman

    Multi-agency rescue of missing woman in Nelson

    A coordinated and rapid response involving New Zealand Police, Land Search and Rescue Nelson and Hato Hone St John led to the rescue of the missing 74-year-old on Wednesday. More

    2 min read
  • Dirt bike impounded in Papamoa
    6 Aug 2026 11:25am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    BOP Police put the brakes on dirt bike

    Another dirt bike's impounded as part of an ongoing enforcement operation to target illegal and dangerous dirt bike behaviour. More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 1
    6 Aug 2026 11:17am News:
    Waikato

    Police acknowledge sentencing in Hamilton

    Attribute to Superintendent Scott Gemmell, Waikato District Commander: Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Brian Denys McFarlane, a 56-year-old man, sentenced to 9 years and 4 months’... More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    6 Aug 2026 9:51am News:
    National News

    $10m in assets restrained following meth importation investigation

    Police have restrained a $10 million list of assets, including luxury performance vehicles and properties, off the back of an attempted importation of more than half a tonne of methamphetamine... More

    2 min read
  • Sergeant on computer
    6 Aug 2026 9:49am News:
    Northland

    Community concerns result in serious charges

    A Far North man is facing serious charges relating to child exploitation material after community concerns prompted a Police investigation. Northland Police expect more charges to be laid as the... More

    2 min read
  • Missing woman Natalie Alexander-Browning
    5 Aug 2026 2:47pm News:
    Tasman

    Search for missing woman Natalie is suspended, Golden Bay

    Natalie was reported missing from her home address in Pōhara, on Monday 6 July. She was last seen entering the water of a nearby beach. More

    1 min read
  • Opium
    5 Aug 2026 1:21pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Three arrests following 24kg opium interception

    Three people have been arrested after an investigation by the Tauranga Crime Investigation Branch targeting the importation and distribution of opium. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    5 Aug 2026 11:51am News:
    Auckland City

    Cordons update: Epsom incident

    Police can advise all cordons have been lifted following this morning's incident in Epsom. Police appreciate motorists' cooperation this morning. ENDS Jarred Williamson/NZ Police More

    1 min read
  • Media release - media advisory
    5 Aug 2026 11:49am News:
    Auckland City

    Media Advisory: Epsom incident

    Police will be available to speak to media this afternoon following this morning's incident in Epsom. Auckland City District Commander Superintendent Sunny Patel will speak at a media stand-up at 1pm... More

    1 min read
  • Handcuff 1
    5 Aug 2026 11:18am News:
    Waikato

    Three before the court following aggravated burglary, Morrinsville

    Attribute to Morrinsville CIB Supervisor, Detective Sergeant Natasha Lopes: Three men have been arrested following an aggravated burglary in Morrinsville last night. Police were called around 11.40pm... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    5 Aug 2026 11:03am News:
    Auckland City

    Man arrested after Epsom incident

    A man is in custody following a violent series of events that unfolded in Epsom this morning. Cordons remain in place while investigators continue to piece together exactly what has taken place. At... More

    2 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    5 Aug 2026 8:02am News:
    Auckland City

    Serious incident, Epsom

    Police are attending a serious incident in Epsom this morning. Emergency services were called to Manukau Road at around 7.05am. The public can be reassured that one person is in custody. There are... More

    1 min read
  • 5 Aug 2026 6:57am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Missing child located

    Police can advise the child reported missing from Wiri has been located. He was found safe and well this morning. Police thank those who shared our earlier appeal. ENDS. Frankie Le Roy/NZ Police. More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    4 Aug 2026 11:22am News:
    Central

    Police launch investigation after man’s death in Palmerston North

    Attributable to Acting Manawatu Area Commander Inspector Phil Ward: Police have launched an investigation after the death of a man during an incident in Highbury yesterday. At around 11.20am, Police... More

    1 min read
  • Handcuffing 1
    4 Aug 2026 7:22am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Police and community work together to arrest three in aggravated robbery

    Attribute to Inspector Nicky Cooney, Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander: Three offenders have been arrested and stolen property recovered following an aggravated robbery at a Whakatāne jewellery... More

    2 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
    3 Aug 2026 2:57pm News:
    Central

    Man dies following incident in Palmerston North

    Please attribute to Inspector Phil Ward, acting Manawatū Area Commander: Police have located a male deceased at a property in Highbury today. Emergency services were called to a Wilson Cres property... More

    1 min read
  • Police seeking to identify and speak with the person pictured
    3 Aug 2026 1:51pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Appeal for information following Rotorua crash

    Officers investigating a crash involving a Police vehicle in Rotorua last week are seeking the public’s assistance to identify this person. More

    1 min read
  • Police Emergency tape with car - 5
    3 Aug 2026 9:09am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Man dies following incident in Pongakawa

    A man critically injured in an incident in Pongakawa on Friday night has died. Police were called to Rotoehu Forest about 10:15pm on 31 July, where 24-year-old Harry Burlace was located in a critical... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    3 Aug 2026 6:58am News:
    Central

    Appeal for information following aggravated burglary, Spotswood

    Police are seeking information from the public following an aggravated burglary in Spotswood overnight. Detective Sergeant Chris Allemann says at around 10:30pm, several people entered a house on... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    2 Aug 2026 3:12pm News:
    Eastern

    Fatal crash, Puketapu

    Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Puketapu and Springfield Roads about 2.30pm today. Sadly, one person has died at the scene. The road will remain closed... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    2 Aug 2026 7:50am News:
    Central

    Fatal crash, Puriri Street, Whanganui

    A person has died after being hit by a car in Whanganui. Emergency services were called to Puriri Street in Gonville just after 8:30pm on Saturday, to reports a car had hit a pedestrian near the... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    1 Aug 2026 7:45pm News:
    Wellington

    Appeal for information after ANZAC Day crash, Central Wellington

    Wellington Police investigating a crash from April are appealing for information from the public to assist our enquiries. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    1 Aug 2026 5:03pm News:
    Eastern

    Fatality following crash, SH2, Te Hauke, Hawke’s Bay

    One person has died after a crash earlier this week on SH2, Te Hauke, Hawke’s Bay. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash about 11.20am on Thursday 30 July. One person was transported... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    1 Aug 2026 11:04am News:
    Eastern

    Appeal for information after fatal crash near Ōtāne

    Hawke’s Bay Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances leading up to a single-vehicle crash on Saturday 25 July. About 3pm, a silver-grey Holden VX Commodore left the south-bound lane of... More

    1 min read
  • Snow search - 2
    1 Aug 2026 7:17am News:
    Southern

    Timely reminder as two rescued from Treble Cone back country in difficult conditions

    For the second time in a week, police in Wānaka coordinated a search and rescue operation involving people in the alpine environment. More

    1 min read

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