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  • 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
  • Media release - Correction
    13 Jan 2026 4:25pm News:
    Eastern

    Correction: Fatal crash, Rangitikei

    An earlier release stated the fatal crash on Taihape-Napier Road involved two vehicles and a pedestrian. This is incorrect, the crash involved one vehicle and a pedestrian. We ask media to please... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    13 Jan 2026 4:11pm News:
    Eastern

    Name release: Water-related incident, Okitu

    Police can now release the name of the woman who died following a water-related incident in Okitu on Monday 12 January. She was 42-year-old Sandie Lee Reihana, from Kaiti, Gisborne. Our thoughts are... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    13 Jan 2026 3:49pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Police concerned with increase in nitrous oxide use while driving

    Police are aware of some people illegitimately using small sliver cannisters while driving, putting all road users at significant risk. More

    2 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    13 Jan 2026 3:41pm News:
    Eastern

    Fatal crash, Rangitikei

    A person has died following a crash in Rangitikei this morning. The crash on Taihape-Napier Road, involving a truck and a pedestrian, was reported just after 11:20am. The pedestrian died at the scene... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    13 Jan 2026 3:40pm News:
    Central

    Fatal crash: Rangitikei

    A person has died following a crash in Rangitikei this morning. The crash on Taihape-Napier Road, involving a truck and a pedestrian, was reported just after 11:20am. The pedestrian died at the scene... More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    13 Jan 2026 3:23pm News:
    Auckland City

    Police make additional arrests over east Auckland homicide

    Police have made two additional arrests in connection with a 2023 homicide investigation in Pt England. Operation Pastel investigated the murder of 32-year-old Charles Pongi after he was shot on 5... More

    1 min read
  • Senior Sergeant Dean Roberts (left) and Sergeant Mark Stallworthy with SIX60's lead singer, Matiu Walters.
    13 Jan 2026 3:21pm TenOne Magazine

    Backseat jams with SIX60

    A summer gig with a difference. More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    13 Jan 2026 12:36pm News:
    Central

    CCTV ‘vital’ after Palmerston North shooting incident

    Police are continuing the investigation into the shooting of a man at a Palmerston North car park yesterday. Detective Senior Sergeant David Thompson says emergency services were called to Marriner... More

    2 min read
  • Police tape
    13 Jan 2026 11:16am News:
    Waikato

    Body recovered, Waikato River

    Attributable to Hamilton City Area Commander Inspector Neil Faulkner: Police have recovered a body in the Waikato River, believed to be missing 25-year-old man Teananga Tiotia. Police Search and... More

    1 min read
  • Dive Squad in Waikato River
    13 Jan 2026 9:23am News:
    Waikato

    Body recovered, Waikato River

    Police have recovered a body inside a vehicle in the Waikato River, believed to be missing 39-year-old man Aydan Brown. More

    1 min read
  • 12 Jan 2026 8:28pm News:
    Canterbury

    Appeal for information following Sydenham arson

    Police investigating an arson in Sydenham are seeking information from the public to help identify this man. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    12 Jan 2026 7:25pm News:
    Central

    Update - Incident in Highbury, Palmerston North

    Attributable to Detective Sergeant Nigel Affleck: Police can now confirm one person has been critically injured after an incident in Highbury this afternoon. Officers were called to a Pioneer Highway... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    12 Jan 2026 7:04pm News:
    Canterbury

    Further appeal in Christmas Day firearms incident in Hornby

    Attributable to Detective Sergeant Luke Vaughan: Police continue to investigate a firearms incident in Christchurch on Christmas Day and are appealing for further information from the public. Police... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    12 Jan 2026 4:44pm News:
    Eastern

    Police issue water safety reminder after two fatal water-related incidents

    Police are issuing a reminder on water safety after two people have died in two separate water-related incidents across the Eastern District in the last 24 hours. A man died following an incident off... More

    1 min read
  • Multiple Police cars in a line
    12 Jan 2026 4:10pm News:
    Central

    Serious incident, Highbury, Palmerston North

    Police have a visible presence in the Highbury suburb of Palmerston North, as officers respond to a serious incident. Police were called to the address on Pioneer Highway about 3.15pm. Cordons are in... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    12 Jan 2026 3:17pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Update on investigation into deaths of two people, Pukehina

    Attributable to Investigations Manager Tauranga, Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Varnam: Bay of Plenty Police are continuing to investigate the deaths of two people at an address on Old Coach Road in... More

    1 min read
  • Southern Recruitment Specialist Sarah
    12 Jan 2026 1:12pm TenOne Magazine

    Stepping up to the challenge

    Taking on the Physical Appraisal Tests gives Bay of Plenty-based Southern recruiter deeper understanding. More

    3 min read
  • Media release - name release
    12 Jan 2026 12:34pm News:
    Waikato

    Name release - swimmer missing in Waikato River

    Police can name the man that is missing after a water-related incident on Saturday 10 January. He was 25-year-old Teananga Tiotia, of Hamilton. Police are supporting the family in this difficult time... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    12 Jan 2026 11:28am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Water-related incident at Lake Tikitapu/Blue Lake

    Police were called about 10.30pm Friday 9 January to a report of a man who had not returned from a swim. The man's body was located shortly after 1am on Saturday 10 January. Our thoughts are with his... More

    1 min read
  • Maritime Tasman day
    11 Jan 2026 12:02pm News:
    National News

    Police urge water safety in summer

    Police are urging anyone going near waters, no matter how strong at swimming, to take basic precautions to keep themselves safe. More

    2 min read
  • Media release - Correction
    10 Jan 2026 4:39pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Correction – sudden death, Lower Kaimai

    An earlier release referred to a water-related incident in Tauriko. This was incorrect. The correct location is Poripori Road, Lower Kaimai. Apologies for any confusion caused. ENDS Issued by Police... More

    1 min read
  • Police staff by car in bush location
    10 Jan 2026 4:24pm News:
    Waikato

    Swimmer missing in Waikato River, Hamilton

    A man is missing after a water-related incident in the Waikato River this afternoon. Police were called to the river near Graham Island about 3.30pm after a report of a struggling swimmer being swept... More

    1 min read
  • Police shoulder patch
    10 Jan 2026 4:00pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Sudden death, Tauriko

    One person has died after a water-related incident in Tauriko this afternoon. Emergency services were called about 2.55pm to a location off Poripori Road, where a person had been pulled from the water... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    10 Jan 2026 3:58pm News:
    Canterbury

    Sudden death, Akaroa

    One person has died after a water-related incident in Akaroa this afternoon. Police were notified about 1.15pm that a person had been pulled from the water by the Harbourmaster. CPR was administered... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    10 Jan 2026 9:46am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Homicide investigation launched, Manurewa

    Please attribute to Detective Inspector Karen Bright, Counties Manukau CIB: Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Manurewa overnight. Emergency services were... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    9 Jan 2026 1:10pm News:
    Canterbury

    Name release – fatal crash, Timaru

    Police can now release the name of the man who was killed in a single-vehicle crash discovered on Seadown Road in the Timaru District on 22 December. He was 66-year-old Gary Kenneth Penman of Timaru... More

    1 min read
  • New Constable Rebecca Hodge during graduation - and Sergeant Rebecca in her current role in Prosecutions.
    9 Jan 2026 10:25am TenOne Magazine

    First college, then career

    ​​​​​​​Where are they now? Three former top award winners update us on life after graduation. More

    4 min read

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