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  • Two merged photos of Constable Nick Johnston - one in his police uniform with patrol dog Rosco and one of him riding his bike.
    24 Sep 2025 3:25pm TenOne Magazine

    Nick's iron will

    One man, one month, one massive challenge – Constable Nick Johnston is on a mission for men’s mental health. More

    2 min read
  • Remembrance Day - 1
    24 Sep 2025 11:16am News:
    National News

    Remembering fallen officer Lyn Fleming at Police Remembrance Day

    On 29 September each year New Zealand Police commemorates Police Remembrance Day on the feast day of the Archangel Michael, the patron saint of police. More

    2 min read
  • Photo of Gaal Ralston and Elaine Fox with Bay of Plenty District Commander Tim Anderson and Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell.
    24 Sep 2025 10:54am TenOne Magazine

    A safety net for the vulnerable

    Recognition for outstanding volunteer contribution. More

    2 min read
  • Car with lights on surburban street at dusk
    24 Sep 2025 10:33am News:
    Northland

    Raumanga house fire being treated as suspicious

    Whangārei detectives have commenced an investigation into an early morning house fire in Raumanga. Police were called to Raumanga Valley Road at around 6.20am. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer... More

    1 min read
  • broken fences
    24 Sep 2025 9:47am News:
    Wellington

    Police seeking information on illegal dirt bike riders in Belmont

    The behaviour of a group of five males regularly riding dirt bikes from Waitangirua or Cannons Creek, across iwi land, into Belmont Park is endangering the public. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Appeal for information
    23 Sep 2025 3:46pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Information sought on Papamoa assault

    Police investigating an assault in Papamoa are seeking help from the public. Detective Sergeant Sam Pritchard says a report was made on Sunday 21 September of the assault on Maranui Street a short... More

    2 min read
  • Backpack front
    23 Sep 2025 10:03am News:
    Canterbury

    Update: Police release photos to assist in identifying deceased man, Heathcote Valley

    Police can now release images of the backpack, and its contents, that were located with the man found deceased on Friday 19 September. More

    1 min read
  • Handcuffing 1
    23 Sep 2025 6:47am News:
    Tasman

    Police operation gets meth off Motueka streets

    Tasman Police have arrested two people after finding a kilo-and-a-half of methamphetamine in their vehicle Members of the Tasman Organised Crime Unit stopped a rental vehicle coming from a ferry... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    22 Sep 2025 5:17pm News:
    Wellington

    Police continue to investigate Naenae death

    Police continue to investigate the death of Albert Enoka in Naenae last year, despite a murder charge being withdrawn in the High Court at Wellington today. Mr Enoka was shot and killed after a... More

    1 min read
  • Crash - 2  (sign on car)
    22 Sep 2025 7:44am News:
    Waitematā

    Serious crash, Glen Eden - Auckland

    Emergency services are attending a serious crash on West Coast Road, Glen Eden. A two-vehicle crash was reported at 7am, near the intersection of Rosier Road. At this stage one person is in a serious... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    21 Sep 2025 7:20am News:
    Wellington

    Man arrested in relation to laser use, Stokes Valley

    A man is before the courts after the use of a laser in a dangerous manner, directed at two commercial aircrafts in Wellington on Saturday evening. At around 6.45pm, Police received a report from Air... More

    1 min read
  • Police tape
    20 Sep 2025 7:22pm News:
    Canterbury

    Appeal for information after sudden death, Heathcote Valley

    Canterbury Police are investigating a sudden death on Horotane Valley Road, Heathcote Valley on Friday 19 September. The death is not believed to be suspicious. As part of our efforts, we are looking... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    20 Sep 2025 4:31pm News:
    Central

    Fatal crash: Whanganui East

    Police can now confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Whanganui East this morning. The single vehicle crash was reported at around 9.50am on State Highway 4/Anzac Parade. Sadly, the... More

    1 min read
  • Policing activity at night
    19 Sep 2025 6:41pm News:
    Waitematā

    Wide-awake Police nab late-night offender

    An early morning arrest landed a 30-year-old man in custody with a number of new offences on his charge sheet. Waitematā Police located the offender hiding under a vehicle in Don McKinnon Drive at... More

    1 min read
  • Firearms located by Police during Op Mexted
    19 Sep 2025 4:32pm News:
    National News

    Five-month operation lands 11 in court

    A five-month operation has culminated in 11 arrests and the recovery of an illicit stash of firearms and drugs, along with nearly NZ$1 million in cash in Auckland this week. Operation Mexted, a joint... More

    3 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    19 Sep 2025 3:32pm News:
    Southern

    Operation Pakari: Six gang members sentenced

    Police acknowledge the sentencing of six Mongrel Mob members for a range of violent offending in Southland in 2022. The sentences handed down in the High Court at Christchurch yesterday range from... More

    1 min read
  • Police Emergency tape with car - 2
    19 Sep 2025 2:50pm News:
    Tasman

    Woman charged in relation to Hokitika fire

    West Coast Police have charged a woman with lighting the fire that destroyed the old Seaview Hospital complex at Hokitika in August. The 42-year-old Hokitika woman was arrested on Wednesday 17... More

    1 min read
  • Handcuffing 1
    19 Sep 2025 2:41pm News:
    Waikato

    Man with warrant to arrest caught by Te Awamutu Police

    Te Awamutu Police have arrested a man without incident who was wanted after being deemed a risk to public safety. The 20-year-old man will appear in the Hamilton District Court on 24 September on... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    19 Sep 2025 10:12am News:
    Eastern

    Police aware of planned gang event in Hawke’s Bay

    Attributable to Senior Sergeant Andrew Knox, Eastern Area Response Manager: Police are aware of a planned gathering of gang members in Waipawa on Sunday and Monday. As is standard with these events... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    18 Sep 2025 8:41pm News:
    Canterbury

    Update: Missing Christchurch woman found deceased

    A 66-year-old woman missing in Christchurch has sadly been located deceased this evening. The woman was found by Police Search and Rescue at around 6pm today. Police would like to thank all those who... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    18 Sep 2025 2:02pm News:
    Central

    Fatal crash: Sanson

    Police can confirm that one person has died following a serious crash near Sanson this afternoon. The crash, which involved a ute and a truck, was reported to emergency services about 12pm. Sadly, the... More

    1 min read
  • Police Hat Close Up
    18 Sep 2025 1:08pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Police locate body in search for missing Māngere woman

    Counties Manukau Police have located a body in the search for a woman missing from Māngere for nearly three months. Eileen ‘Ella’ Davenport, 57, had been missing from her Hain Avenue home since 20... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - fatal crash
    17 Sep 2025 6:18pm News:
    Auckland City

    Fatal crash: Ellerslie

    Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Ellerslie earlier this afternoon. The two-vehicle crash was reported on Main Highway at 3.37pm. Sadly, a female occupant from one of... More

    1 min read
  • Crash sign
    17 Sep 2025 4:20pm News:
    Auckland City

    Serious crash: Main Highway, Ellerslie

    Police are in attendance at a serious crash on Main Highway in Ellerslie this afternoon. A two-vehicle crash was reported at 3.37pm, near the busy intersection with Ellerslie-Panmure Highway. At this... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
    17 Sep 2025 8:55am News:
    Waitematā

    Serious crash, Silverdale - Auckland

    Emergency services are attending a serious crash involving a car and truck on Central Boulevard, Silverdale. Police were called to the scene around 6.50am, where one person is in a critical condition... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    16 Sep 2025 7:55pm News:
    Canterbury

    Charges laid in relation to Bryndwr incident

    Please attribute to Canterbury District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill: A 47-year-old man has been charged in relation to an incident in Bryndwr, Christchurch on 13 August, where a woman was... More

    1 min read
  • Coastguard rescue area near Goat Island, Leigh
    16 Sep 2025 3:46pm News:
    Waitematā

    Rapid response rescues night diver near Goat Island, Leigh

    A search in darkness for a missing diver involving Police and Coastguard volunteers swung into action north of Auckland on Tuesday night. More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    16 Sep 2025 9:10am News:
    Northland

    Missing teenager located

    Whangārei Police can advise that a teenager missing from her Kensington home has been located. Police issued an appeal yesterday afternoon. The 15-year-old girl is safe. Police thank the community for... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    15 Sep 2025 4:01pm News:
    Southern

    Seeking community help following investigation into injured man in Queenstown

    Police are investigating an incident which left a man with serious injuries in Queenstown and are seeking help from the public. Officers were called to the intersection of Moke Lake Road and Glenorchy... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - name release
    15 Sep 2025 3:54pm News:
    Southern

    Name release: Fatal crash, Bluff Highway

    Police can now release the name of the young man who died following a crash near the intersection of State Highway 1 and Kew Road on Thursday 11 September. He was Caleb Wilson Moss, 19, of... More

    1 min read

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